Chinese Jerky Treats Kill 1,000 Dogs
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on May 19th, 2014 11:08 pm by HL
Chinese Jerky Treats Kill 1,000 Dogs
The Food and Drug Administration released updated information on Friday about an ongoing investigation into illnesses and deaths caused by jerky pet treats imported from China. As of May 1, 2014 the regulatory agency has received more than 4,800 reports of illness affecting a total of 5,600 dogs, 24 cats, and 3 people. A number of reports came from owners with multiple dogs. More than 1,000 dogs have died. The snacks were found to contain low levels of antibiotics as well as the drug amantadine, an antiviral and antiparkinsonian medication.