Beware the chicken jerky!

     OK, just another love note from the FDA cautioning us against the use of chicken jerky products for pets, including tenders, strips, or treats. There have been numerous reports of illness following the use of chicken-based treats from, not surprisingly, China.
     The agency advises pet owners to watch for the following symptoms: a decrease in activity, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), an increase in thirst or urination, and general malaise. These and other symptoms are apparently being most often linked to kidney failure.

     The FDA and several US diagnostic labs are working to find the reason these products are causing so many health problems, but I can almost guarantee it's a lack of quality control at the manufacturing level. Please let us know if you have any concerns, and be vigilent about the origins of your pet's food.