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Chicken jerky treats

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  • E

    Looks like the Milo's Kitchen treats ARE made in China, but the company is based in San Francisco. I saw the Waggin' Train ones at Wal-mart, on the clearance rack. They were made in China too. The Trader Joe's chicken jerky treats are also made in China:-(
    Thanks, everyone, for your input!

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  • krunzerK

    Wow, no more chicken or duck treats from costco!

    Owned by Becca and Tucker![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    BRAT rescue

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  • S

    Costco ones up here are made in China. I asked at the front desk about it and they said they have "folks" who oversee this process. BUT there is NO WAY I will risk my b's with this. No products from China should ever be feed to our dogs our us, for that matter.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • LindaHL

    I used to give Gracie chicken jerky (before we got Blaze) until I noticed on the back of the package that it was made in China! The package immediately went into the trash.

    Since then, I've looked at all sorts of packages of jerky and haven't found one that wasn't made in China.

    I've Googled chicken jerky and have found lots of recipes, but haven't gotten around to making any yet.

    LindaH

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    LindaH

    Owned by:

    Blaze the Basenji

    Gracie the Brussels Griffon

    Maxx's Memorial Blog

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  • agilebasenjiA

    @LindaH:

    Since then, I've looked at all sorts of packages of jerky and haven't found one that wasn't made in China.

    I've Googled chicken jerky and have found lots of recipes, but haven't gotten around to making any yet.

    LindaH

    http://www.coloradopettreats.com/shop/category.asp?catid=5

    made in the US.

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  • LindaHL

    Thanks for the link, agilebasenji. I haven't ever seen that brand, but that's probably because it appears you can only buy it from them (at least I didn't see a "find a store" link on their site). I'll look in more detail when we're back home and I'm back at my computer!

    LindaH

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    LindaH

    Owned by:

    Blaze the Basenji

    Gracie the Brussels Griffon

    Maxx's Memorial Blog

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  • D

    The beef jerky treats from Milo's are made in the U.S. and the chicken meatball shape ones are also. One has to be careful as some treats from the same company are made in China yet others are made in the U.S.

    OT-Some canned and/or jar fruit come from China also. I was surprised to find this out!

    I check all labels from now on!

    Jennifer

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  • bewlerB

    @nobarkus:

    The last time I gave Buddy some chicken jerky he throw them up so I said "forget it"! I make my own from locally raised organic chicken. Just keep them plain and he loves them.

    Do you have a recipe for making your own? Thanks everyone for the information. I also have some Waggin treats from Wal-mart. They are now in my garbage can!

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    Thanks for the link, guess I'll order from them.

    Debra

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  • S

    I was in my pet food store and saw chicken strips and right on the front, in big letters Made in the USA. if you can get to a pet store that just sell premium food, you could probably find them. Sorry, didn't notice the brand.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • E

    I also wanted to mention something else. Senji, who is 15 1/2 years old, has never had worms. Coincidentally, he developed a tapeworm shortly after I gave him some of these jerky treats. He has been treated for the worms, but while all that has been going on, he got into the habit of waking me up at 5:30am or so every morning to go out. I'm glad the worms are gone, but I wish he'd go back to his old sleep schedule! LOL!

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  • Shaye's MomS

    @elena86:

    II recently noticed that they were made in China. I googled something about chicken jerky treats and found an article from a few years ago that said these treats can INDUCE Fanconi disease in dogs!!! Has anyone else heard this?

    I am not doubting this statement, but would like to know how they can induce Fanconi - feeling stupid, but can someone explain that?

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  • E

    I think there may be some additives in questionable Chinese products that may metabolize into something that induces Fanconi in the dogs. Just like a few years ago when all those dog food products were recalled.

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  • Y

    This story caught my eye because of the reference to Fanconi. A link to the article and a little of what it said:

    http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/21/8885427-chicken-jerky-treats-linked-to-mystery-illnesses-deaths-in-dogs

    FDA officials say they have not been able to find a cause for the illnesses. They note that the reports of illness have not conclusively been tied to chicken jerky products, also sold as chicken tenders, chicken strips or chicken treats.

    Dog owners and vets are reporting that animals may be stricken with a range of illnesses within days or hours of eating chicken jerky, including kidney failure and Fanconi syndrome, a condition characterized by low glucose.

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  • Buddys PalB

    You can get whole chicken jerky, made in the USA by going to PreenPets.com. The owner Ron is very personable and will email you as well as answer any questions…..I was introduced to the company and spend lots of money there!

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  • YodelMaY

    Damage to the proximal renal tubule caused by toxins is referred to as Acquired Fanconi. Chinese pet products (or pet products packaged/manufactured in North America from Chinese ingredients) often contain heavy metals which cause kidney damage. So does Lysol (!) and certain drugs, including expired Tetracycline.

    If you want some truly scary reading, go to this link: http://www.vet.uga.edu/VPP/clerk/davis/index.php

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  • S

    IMO, if you buy anything from China, re food, you are putting yourselves and your pets at risk.
    I told Costco that when I saw the strips they had are from China. Well, now they are seeing that the $$ isn't worth
    the health of the pets.

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    I get nothing from china, as there is now a new problem being reported:
    http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/beware-of-chicken-treats-from-china?CID=examiner_alerts_article

    I am excited about these, ordering them Friday as I know the guy who developed them (Pat McDonald). He actually started me on more holistic and natural feeding nearly 17 yrs ago.
    http://www.salmonears.com/

    Debra

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  • P

    I just found out about the chicken jerky treats from China via Facebook a couple of days ago! Bella just loved them and now she looks so sad when I don't give them to her. I must find a good recipe to make my own. Any ideas?

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  • tanzaT

    Buy yourself a dehyrator and make your own. That is what I do and now I don't ever worry about their treats. Easy to do! Not to mention great for drying fruits too…

    I have done both chicken and beef for us humans and Basenjis

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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