Bully sticks are high in calories and can harbor harmful bacteria according to a new study published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal. A group of researchers at Tufts University examined the calorie intake of "bully sticks" otherwise known as "pizzle sticks". The popular dog treats are made from dried bull penis. Tufts University researchers wanted to learn more about the bully sticks' nutritional content and consumer knowledge regarding the treats.  Their study revealed that the...

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The Food and Drug Administration in the United States continues to investigate the possible causes of canine illnesses as result of eating chicken jerky treats imported from China. They have updated their Question & Answer Regarding Chicken Jerky Treats from China web page we have reprinted it with the latest update from July 18, 2012 below. Thus far, no new data has been released on what may be causing many dogs to suffer kidney failure...

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Bully sticks are high in calories and can harbor harmful bacteria according to a new study published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal. A group of researchers at Tufts University examined the calorie intake of "bully sticks" otherwise known as "pizzle sticks". The popular dog treats are made from dried bull penis. Tufts University researchers wanted to learn more about the bully sticks' nutritional content and consumer knowledge regarding the treats.  Their study revealed that the...

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The Food and Drug Administration in the United States continues to investigate the possible causes of canine illnesses as result of eating chicken jerky treats imported from China. They have updated their Question & Answer Regarding Chicken Jerky Treats from China web page we have reprinted it with the latest update from July 18, 2012 below. Thus far, no new data has been released on what may be causing many dogs to suffer kidney failure...

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Source: http://poisonedpets.com/2012/04/06/alert-vets-warn-about-new-treats-from-china-poisoning-dogs/Author: Mollie MorrissetteDespite repeated warnings issued by the FDA, veterinarians are reporting new cases of dogs developing symptoms of kidney failure (Fanconi’s syndrome) similar to dogs who have been poisoned by Chinese-made chicken jerky treats, but this time they are being poisoned with a whole new class of treats: sweet potato treats imported from China.The brands veterinarians say are associated with the new cases of unexplained acute kidney failure are Canyon Creek Ranch Chicken...

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Cleopatra died of kidney failure on March 26. Today, a Chicago-area man filed a lawsuit against Nestle Purina Petcare Co., alleging one of its Waggin' Train treat products killed his dog. According to the complaint filed yesterday in federal court in Chicago, Dennis Adkin's  9-year-old Pomeranian became sick and died of kidney failure last month, allegedly after eating Waggin' Train's Yam Good chicken wrapped treats. According to Adkins’s complaint, he purchased the treats on March...

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In June of last year, both Canadian veterinarians and the US Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) issued warnings that chicken jerky treats made in China were causing Fanconi syndrome, a type of kidney failure, in dogs. So far, there has not been any conclusive evidence as to what is causing some dogs to get seriously ill after eating the popular treats. Now consumers such as Helene Dollinger of Saratosa, are going on record to tell...

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‎70 dogs have died as a result of eating chicken jerky treats made from chicken that has come from China. Kingdom Pets and Waggin' Train brand from Costco are among them. Also certain Blue Buffalo brand pet foods have a recall for the same thing. Please repost and make sure all your doggie friends are aware of this.

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Drinks & Beans | Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts | Meats & Fish | Ingredients Many people indulge dogs by feeding them table scraps now and then. Dogs are also experts in sniffing out smelly, tasty food lying around and quickly gulping it down before you can snatch it away. So knowing what foods are toxic to dogs is helpful in preventing an accidental poisoning If you suspect your dog has ingested a toxic food, seek...

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  Drinks & Beans | Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts | Meats & Fish | Ingredients Many people indulge dogs by feeding them table scraps now and then. Dogs are also experts in sniffing out smelly, tasty food lying around and quickly gulping it down before you can snatch it away. So knowing what foods are toxic to dogs is helpful in preventing an accidental poisoning If you suspect your dog has ingested a toxic food,...

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Drinks & Beans | Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts | Meats & Fish | Ingredients Many people indulge dogs by feeding them table scraps now and then. Dogs are also experts in sniffing out smelly, tasty food lying around and quickly gulping it down before you can snatch it away. So knowing what foods are toxic to dogs is helpful in preventing an accidental poisoning. If you suspect your dog has ingested a toxic food, seek...

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