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by jc.carroll on 08 February 2012 - 14:02
Bella in New York, Chansey, Ginger and Sampson in Ohio, Shelby in Pennsylvania, Sarge in Tennessee, Venus in Washington, Sherma, Tundra, Gracie Mae, Chester and Anna Claire; this is just a handful of victims of the latest deadly danger to pets.
Animal owners are once again at the mercy of pet food companies, as their pets are being poisoned by the very people that they trust to keep them healthy. Once again, claim pet owners, their beloved and innocent family members are dying from eating food items that US companies are importing from China.
Pet owners went through a similar scare in 2007, when the biggest dog food recall in U.S. history came in the wake of thousands of dead and dying pets. That year the FDA received reports of approximately 8500 animal deaths, including at least 1950 cats and 2200 dogs who died after eating contaminated food.
The 2007 recall effected brands ranging from budget labels like Ol’ Roy to top shelf brands like Royal Canin. Eventually it was determined that the contaminant was melamine, a product made in the production of plastics, and that the products had all been imported from China.
This time, there is no recall. The poisoned products are still stocked on store shelves across the country, with no indication that they will be removed any time soon. Dogs varying age from puppies to seniors have been falling ill and dying and the only thing the dogs have in common is that each of them ate dog treats imported from China.
The FDA is aware of the connection and is investigating, but so far they haven’t been able to pinpoint the contaminant.
Because tests by the FDA are inconclusive, pet treat manufacturers are not required by law to recall their products, and none of them have volunteered to do so. But given that the tests have not pinpointed the contaminant does not mean it is not contaminated. The FDA issued a warning to pet owners in November, 2011 in regards to this issue...
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http://news.petpardons.com/fda-warns-pets-being-poisoned-by-treats-manufacturers-refusing-recall/
Animal owners are once again at the mercy of pet food companies, as their pets are being poisoned by the very people that they trust to keep them healthy. Once again, claim pet owners, their beloved and innocent family members are dying from eating food items that US companies are importing from China.
Pet owners went through a similar scare in 2007, when the biggest dog food recall in U.S. history came in the wake of thousands of dead and dying pets. That year the FDA received reports of approximately 8500 animal deaths, including at least 1950 cats and 2200 dogs who died after eating contaminated food.
The 2007 recall effected brands ranging from budget labels like Ol’ Roy to top shelf brands like Royal Canin. Eventually it was determined that the contaminant was melamine, a product made in the production of plastics, and that the products had all been imported from China.
This time, there is no recall. The poisoned products are still stocked on store shelves across the country, with no indication that they will be removed any time soon. Dogs varying age from puppies to seniors have been falling ill and dying and the only thing the dogs have in common is that each of them ate dog treats imported from China.
The FDA is aware of the connection and is investigating, but so far they haven’t been able to pinpoint the contaminant.
Because tests by the FDA are inconclusive, pet treat manufacturers are not required by law to recall their products, and none of them have volunteered to do so. But given that the tests have not pinpointed the contaminant does not mean it is not contaminated. The FDA issued a warning to pet owners in November, 2011 in regards to this issue...
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http://news.petpardons.com/fda-warns-pets-being-poisoned-by-treats-manufacturers-refusing-recall/
by Nans gsd on 08 February 2012 - 15:02
Oh brother, here we go again, I do not like this article as they do not say exactly what the products are. 
Nan
Nan 
by Sunsilver on 08 February 2012 - 16:02
Nan, the video identifies them as being jerky treats. I often use the chicken jerky as treats for training. They don't crumble like the dried liver I used to use, and the dogs seem to love them. 
No more, I'm afraid....
The brands are identified underneath the video.
I'd like to take this opportunity to speak up for one of the foods I feed my dogs: Lifetime brand. I believe it's only available in Canada right now. It is corn and wheat free, and they try to source all their ingredients within 40 miles of the plant, which is right here in Ontario. It's a good deal, too, as far as price goes.
http://www.nutreco-pet.ca/brands/lifetime/dog/
No more, I'm afraid....The brands are identified underneath the video.
I'd like to take this opportunity to speak up for one of the foods I feed my dogs: Lifetime brand. I believe it's only available in Canada right now. It is corn and wheat free, and they try to source all their ingredients within 40 miles of the plant, which is right here in Ontario. It's a good deal, too, as far as price goes.
http://www.nutreco-pet.ca/brands/lifetime/dog/
by Mindhunt on 08 February 2012 - 17:02
Flint River Ranch is manufactured entirely in the USA with ingredients from USA.
by Sunsilver on 08 February 2012 - 18:02
Which is why it's not available here in Ontario... 
TY for the suggestion on my thread re. chicken-free food.
TY for the suggestion on my thread re. chicken-free food.
by Bob McKown on 08 February 2012 - 18:02
Why does it take so many people by surprise that the stuff from China is killing pets? They put illegal chemicals in food and baby formula for humans do you really think they give a shit about dog,s? I read every thing i feed my dogs and nothing from China and with ingredients from China are fed to them.
by Northern Maiden on 08 February 2012 - 19:02
My family uses GO! Natural Dog Food. As far as I am aware the food is manufactured in Canada using all Canadian grown/raised products.
http://www.petcurean.com/for-dogs/go/
My mom was trying to find a new vet this past fall, and one of the vets she visited was insistant that Royal Canin (which the vet stocked on her shelves) was better than GO! Natural, even though she (the vet) had never heard of it. It turned into my mom smiling and nodding, accepting the free bag of dog food the vet demanded she take (which promptly went in the garbage as soon as my mom got home) and callig a different vet for her puppy's next appointment.
http://www.petcurean.com/for-dogs/go/
My mom was trying to find a new vet this past fall, and one of the vets she visited was insistant that Royal Canin (which the vet stocked on her shelves) was better than GO! Natural, even though she (the vet) had never heard of it. It turned into my mom smiling and nodding, accepting the free bag of dog food the vet demanded she take (which promptly went in the garbage as soon as my mom got home) and callig a different vet for her puppy's next appointment.
by Sunsilver on 08 February 2012 - 19:02
The vets here push Hills Brothers food (Science Diet), which is mostly corn and fillers. I refuse to buy it and have had a few rather nasty arguments over it when they tried to give it to my dogs to 'treat' a health problem! 
My business partner feeds GO Natural, but unfortunately, it's REALLY expensive! I was hoping to find something a bit cheaper for my dog that's allergic to chicken.
My business partner feeds GO Natural, but unfortunately, it's REALLY expensive! I was hoping to find something a bit cheaper for my dog that's allergic to chicken.
by Nans gsd on 08 February 2012 - 21:02
Glad I looked into this further, Dogswell is on the list and I just ordered $88.00 worth of jerky which I will immediately send back when it arrives. So anyone curious read to the end of the article where the brand names are listed that are suspicious. Great days, Nan
PS; according the Dogswell their items have been test for safety and are OK to use.???
PS; according the Dogswell their items have been test for safety and are OK to use.???
by Northern Maiden on 09 February 2012 - 00:02
GO! Natural does have a frequent feeder program for Canadian residents.
http://www.petcurean.com/frequent-feeder-program
My family and I have never been able to take advantage of it though, because we live in the States; it sure would save us alot of money if we could use it.
http://www.petcurean.com/frequent-feeder-program
My family and I have never been able to take advantage of it though, because we live in the States; it sure would save us alot of money if we could use it.
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