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maggiefromnj · 03-13-2012, 08:33 PM

Vitals - 3 big brands may be tied to chicken jerky illness in dogs, FDA records show

The article asks people who have not reported their case to do so. If you know of any other message boards for other breeds please post this article.

My theory is that perhaps the problem is with how the chickens themselves are fed/raised. Maybe the problem is not the processing. If they are feeding the chickens something unsafe maybe it changes the meat in some way they haven't looked for? Not sure if that is even possible.

Lovetodream88 · 03-13-2012, 08:40 PM

They need to stop selling these brands at stores because some pet owners don't know about the problems they are causing and buy them and still feed them to there dog. It makes me so angry stores wont stop selling them.

maggiefromnj · 03-13-2012, 08:43 PM

I talked a few people out of buying them when I was in the store. I wonder if I would be banned from Petsmart if I printed out the article and left copies lying around. They have a HUGE canyon creek ranch section. So far, chicken treats seem to be the only suspect treat though. I find that interesting....

princessizzy · 03-14-2012, 03:32 AM

Before I knew about any of this (about 2 years ago) I would buy the chicken jerky all the time.. Then izzy started to get sick, as in not eating, acting depressed or maybe more like her tummy hurt. And it always happened after she would have a jerky. Finally I started linking it to the chicken jerky. All the chicken came from China.. I was so mad...So I did my homework... I went to my local small town pet store and asked if they had chicken jerky strips made in the USA and product from the USA.. At first they tried to get me to buy other stuff. Then explain why I was not interested.. They understood and found me True Chews.. Chicken Jerry strips made by Tyson, made and product of the USA .. Izzy tried them and has had no problems at all. She one about every 2 days. All her treats now are only USA made and natural.. Nothing is too good for my fur baby

Danirenae · 03-14-2012, 03:42 AM

OMG! I took my chi to his first training session last Thursday.....and he was using very small pieces of Waggin' Train Chicken Jerky...

I am shocked and very PO'd

Yorkiemom1 · 03-14-2012, 04:08 AM

I bought a dehydrator and do my own chicken jerky! That way, I know for sure it is made in the USA!! I also do beef jerky.....

navillusc · 03-14-2012, 04:21 AM

I think the absolute WORST thing about all this is that the manufacturers themselves KNOW and just keep on pushing these products while claiming to care 'because they're dog parents, too' etc. If they really are caring dog parents, how little do they care about their own dogs if they only enough about their customers' dogs to continue to turn a profit for themselves?

MikaTallulah · 03-19-2012, 05:07 PM

I can't believe Purina is the maker of this poisonous product ;( Zoey ate Waggin Train treat and is now sick. My vet and I have filled complaints/cases without the FDA, Waggin Train, and Purina. All my dogs ate them at some point but Zoey ate them everyday

gemy · 03-19-2012, 05:29 PM

I've been using th eoven to bake treats, but I believe I will now invest in a dehydrator. I can always freeze a big batch and take out as needed.

This story and so many others like it is so sad we can't trust the dog food mfgr's.

MikaTallulah · 03-19-2012, 06:13 PM

I'm looking a dehyrators now for mine. I want to switch Buddy off of Proplan and Zoey off the NF. Now I need to find a company where it is 100% American- All ingredients are from the US, made, and packed in US. It will be Homemade food for me, I guess. Not looking forward to finguring this out. I need to take it one step at a time.

maggiefromnj · 03-19-2012, 07:28 PM

I got a cheap one on Amazon. It works but it is a little noisy like some reviews say. I just put it in a room I don't use much so i don't notice it. It sounds kind of like a hair dryer. That's kind of what it is as it basically blows warm air through slots in the trays which are stacked. Maggie loves her chicken jerky! She just loves chicken any way she can get it!

03-13-2012, 08:33 PM	#1
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	Latest update in Chicken Jerky investigation Vitals - 3 big brands may be tied to chicken jerky illness in dogs, FDA records show The article asks people who have not reported their case to do so. If you know of any other message boards for other breeds please post this article. My theory is that perhaps the problem is with how the chickens themselves are fed/raised. Maybe the problem is not the processing. If they are feeding the chickens something unsafe maybe it changes the meat in some way they haven't looked for? Not sure if that is even possible.

03-13-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	They need to stop selling these brands at stores because some pet owners don't know about the problems they are causing and buy them and still feed them to there dog. It makes me so angry stores wont stop selling them. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

03-14-2012, 03:32 AM	#4
princessizzy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 799 Blog Entries: 4	Before I knew about any of this (about 2 years ago) I would buy the chicken jerky all the time.. Then izzy started to get sick, as in not eating, acting depressed or maybe more like her tummy hurt. And it always happened after she would have a jerky. Finally I started linking it to the chicken jerky. All the chicken came from China.. I was so mad...So I did my homework... I went to my local small town pet store and asked if they had chicken jerky strips made in the USA and product from the USA.. At first they tried to get me to buy other stuff. Then explain why I was not interested.. They understood and found me True Chews.. Chicken Jerry strips made by Tyson, made and product of the USA .. Izzy tried them and has had no problems at all. She one about every 2 days. All her treats now are only USA made and natural.. Nothing is too good for my fur baby __________________ My Sweet Little Izzy Yup, She's stolen my heart!!

03-14-2012, 03:42 AM	#5
Danirenae ♥ Bella's Mommy ♥ Donating YT Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,614	OMG! I took my chi to his first training session last Thursday.....and he was using very small pieces of Waggin' Train Chicken Jerky... I am shocked and very PO'd __________________ Danielle and Stella

03-14-2012, 04:21 AM	#7
navillusc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL, USA Posts: 2,767	I think the absolute WORST thing about all this is that the manufacturers themselves KNOW and just keep on pushing these products while claiming to care 'because they're dog parents, too' etc. If they really are caring dog parents, how little do they care about their own dogs if they only enough about their customers' dogs to continue to turn a profit for themselves? __________________ - Cat Brody Mia BriaStormy

03-13-2012, 08:43 PM	#3
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	I talked a few people out of buying them when I was in the store. I wonder if I would be banned from Petsmart if I printed out the article and left copies lying around. They have a HUGE canyon creek ranch section. So far, chicken treats seem to be the only suspect treat though. I find that interesting....

03-14-2012, 04:08 AM	#6
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	I bought a dehydrator and do my own chicken jerky! That way, I know for sure it is made in the USA!! I also do beef jerky.....

03-19-2012, 05:07 PM	#8
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	I can't believe Purina is the maker of this poisonous product ;( Zoey ate Waggin Train treat and is now sick. My vet and I have filled complaints/cases without the FDA, Waggin Train, and Purina. All my dogs ate them at some point but Zoey ate them everyday __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

03-19-2012, 05:29 PM	#9
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	I've been using th eoven to bake treats, but I believe I will now invest in a dehydrator. I can always freeze a big batch and take out as needed. This story and so many others like it is so sad we can't trust the dog food mfgr's. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

03-19-2012, 06:13 PM	#10
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	I'm looking a dehyrators now for mine. I want to switch Buddy off of Proplan and Zoey off the NF. Now I need to find a company where it is 100% American- All ingredients are from the US, made, and packed in US. It will be Homemade food for me, I guess. Not looking forward to finguring this out. I need to take it one step at a time. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

03-19-2012, 07:28 PM	#11
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	I got a cheap one on Amazon. It works but it is a little noisy like some reviews say. I just put it in a room I don't use much so i don't notice it. It sounds kind of like a hair dryer. That's kind of what it is as it basically blows warm air through slots in the trays which are stacked. Maggie loves her chicken jerky! She just loves chicken any way she can get it!