WARNING: Pet Turkey Jerky Treats Still Causing Illness

Since 2007 the FDA has been warning pet owners about products that have been causing dogs to become ill. The administration discovered that the number of complaints against a chicken-jerky dog-treat product from China had started to rise again in 2011. In their third caution since 2007, the FDA is continuing to investigate the illnesses as well as the origins. The FDA does acknowledge that not all of the reported illnesses may stem from the consumption of chicken jerky.

What products should a dog owner look for?

While no specific brands have been identified by the FDA, they warn pet owners that the complaints are specifically directed towards those chicken-jerky products that are important from China. The dog product is dried and can be seen in stores as tenders, strips or treats. The FDA's product safety information page states that when a brand name is obtained they will "take appropriate action and notify the public."

All products in question are still currently available for sale. While the FDA cannot remove products based off of complaints, they can urge pet owners to "use caution with regard to chicken jerky products.".......MORE....