Pet jerky treat death toll: 360 dogs, 1 cat, FDA says

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[chessplayer]

At least 360 dogs and one cat reportedly have died in the U.S. after eating chicken jerky pet treats made in China, even as claims of illnesses tied to the products have topped 2,200, federal veterinary health officials said.

[LADY J]

"Do not buy this for your pets. Give them all natural treats.

A friend of mine gets bones from a butcher and bakes the bones and dips them in beef or chicken broth. They love getting the marrow out of the bone, as well as chewing the leftover meat from the bone.

Beef hocks are another great treat, boiled then baked. Just enough meat and gristle to make doggie happy."

Do some research on cooked bones for dogs. Cooked bones can splinter & damage the intenstines. Many people give the leftover steak bones as treats too.

Raw bones, including chicken bones are okay to feed because they are soft & can be digested. Cooked bones are brittle & have sharp edges & that's the problem.

[Joe 6-pack]

WOOOF!

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[Yo-Yo]

[VaRepublican]

London broil is always on sale often two for one, slice thin, a small amount of salt bake on a cookie sheet or whatever at 250 for a couple o hours or so, flipping once. Dog loves em I even eat some and made in America, my kitchen USA.

[combat_boots]

Cheerios.

Saltines.

Leftovers.

A little bit of kibble covered in ketchup.

Sandwich turkey.

You don’t need jerky treats.

[chris37]

What about Nestle Purina Beggin’ Strips?

My dog loves ‘em, but now I’m afraid to give them to him.

I am tired as Hell of manufactured in china.

About to call purina and tell them sell their crap to the chinese.

[Slings and Arrows]

[trisham]

Frozen broccoli florets. (easy)

Fresh chopped broccoli.

Fresh or frozen green beans.

Cheese.

[traderrob6]

Later.

[dragnet2]

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[bimboeruption]

I’ve had dogs on the Bones and Raw Food (BARF) diet since 1998.

No processed crap...only fresh meat, fruits and veggies. My dogs range in size from Irish Wolfhound to Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Better health, better coats, smaller dumps and you don’t have to pay to have their teeth cleaned.

I can’t believe that so many Americans buy goods from people who want to kill us...especially food products.

BUY AMERICAN. It may take longer to find and you may pay more, but it’s worth it.

[Mears]

“This pet death toll is approaching that of pets gratutiously shot by police.”

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I figured someone would post this crap and I didn’t have to wait long.

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[SkyDancer]

[goseminoles]

Hooves and ears.

[Balding_Eagle]

“This pet death toll is approaching that of pets gratutiously shot by police.”

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I figured someone would post this crap and I didn’t have to wait long.

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I'm glad to see you instinctivly knew the truth too.

[Revolting cat!]

Each dog oughta have his personal taster like the kings of old. His owner.

[smokingfrog]

http://molliemorrissette.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/china-you-suck-big-time.jpg

[Lady Jag]

I don't know who to trust.

[THE UNDISPUTED TRUTH]

I buy raw chicken parts (don’t cook them the bones will choke them) and feed them to my dog. He’s alive and happy at this time!

[Slings and Arrows]

I have nothing to add to that, so here is a giant Doberman Pinscher playing with a seven-week-old kitten.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX3CMR8VQWk&feature=g-vrec