Chicken Jerky Recalled

Submitted by georgiana on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 05:50.

If you give your pets chicken jerky treats you should take a look at this recall. http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/11/fda-repeats-warning-on-chicken-jer...

Chicken jerky may be making dogs ill and may be causing their deaths. From the release:

"FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch their dogs closely for any or all of the following signs that may occur within hours to days of feeding the products: decreased appetite; decreased activity; vomiting; diarrhea, sometimes with blood; increased water consumption and/or increased urination. If the dog shows any of these signs, stop feeding the chicken jerky product. Owners should consult their veterinarian if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours. Blood tests may indicate kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died."

You can make your own jerky pretty easily and then you know what exactly is going into it. I'm guessing it's also cheaper to make your own.