FDA Reports More Than 300 Deaths Associated with Product over the Past 18 Months
(Long Island, NY) Central Veterinary Associates is warning dog owners not to give their pets chicken jerky products, in which ingestion of the products has resulted in illnesses and deaths of these animals.
On September 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that 360 canine deaths and one feline death were the result of the consumption of the chicken jerky treats. The agency determined these products were imported from China and noted that 86 million pounds of pet food purchased in the U.S. during 2011 came from China. Pet treats, according to the FDA, are currently considered the fastest-growing segment in the pet food market.
Last year, there were 22 ?Priority 1? cases listed by the FDA. Of the 22 cases, 13 cited Nestl? Purina PetCare Co.?s Waggin? Train or Canyon Creek jerky treats or tenders, three listed Milo?s Kitchen Home-style Dog Treats produced by Del Monte Corp. and the rest were either independent or generic brands. According to the FDA, in addition to the 361 deaths, more than 2,200 dogs have become ill.
On November 18, 2011, the FDA issued a warning about chicken jerky products for dogs in chicken tenders, strips or treats which could cause illnesses in dogs. These symptoms ? which could take hours or days to take effect ? include decreased appetite and activity; vomiting; diarrhea or bloody diarrhea; increased water consumption and urination; kidney failure; Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose levels); and even death. In 2010, there were 54 reports of dogs having Fanconi syndrome, according to the FDA.
The agency said it will test the products to determine if the irradiation of the products played a role in the animals? deaths. In the meantime, pet owners are urged not to feed the products to their pets; the FDA has determined such treats are unnecessary and not part of a balanced diet.
?This is a serious nationwide concern for any dog owner who offers jerky treats to their pets as some type of reward,? said Dr. Steven Fox, President/Chief Executive Officer, Central Veterinary Associates. ?If your dog begins to exhibit any of these symptoms, bring them to a veterinarian immediately. It is still not determined what caused these products to be contaminated, but what is important is that your pet gets the care it needs as soon as possible.?
?We would like to let pet owners know that, in the event your dog becomes very ill as a result of consuming these tainted products, our Valley Stream hospital is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help diagnose and provide treatment for your dog as soon as possible,? said Dr. Aaron Vine, Vice President, Central Veterinary Associates. ?Your pet?s health is our top concern.?
Central Veterinary Associates? state-of-the-art hospital in Valley Stream is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1 (888) 4CVA-PET (428-2738) or visit www.centralvets.com.
About Central Veterinary Associates
Central Veterinary Associates is a 24-hour, full-service hospital that provides optimal small animal medicine, including exotic medicine. The main hospital is located in Valley Stream, which provides 24-hour care at its state-of-the-art facility. Central Veterinary Associates also has other convenient locations in Mineola, Great Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, Far Rockaway and Belle Harbor. The hospital features intensive care units and intravenous infusion pumps and offers state-of-the-art radiology, endoscopy, ultrasonography, otoscopy and dentistry services. Central Veterinary Associates has over 110 staff members, including 18 veterinarians, as well as a board-certified radiologist, surgeon and internist available for consultation, a canine and feline general practice specialist and certified veterinary acupuncturist on staff. For more information, call 1 (888) 4CVA-PET (428-2738) or visit www.centralvets.com.
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