OTP: For dog owners
- From: "california_chief" <Fire_Chief@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:37:20 -0700
Center for Veterinary Medicine
September 26, 2007
FDA Cautions Consumers about Chicken Jerky Products for Dogs
The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers of a potential
association between development of illness in dogs and the consumption of
chicken jerky products also described as chicken tenders, strips or treats.
FDA has received more than 70 complaints involving more than 95 dogs that
experienced illness that their owners associated with consumption of chicken
jerky products.
To date, FDA has not been able to determine a definitive cause for the
reported illnesses. FDA has conducted extensive chemical and microbial
testing but has not identified any contaminant. Many of the illnesses
reported may be the result of causes other than eating chicken jerky.
FDA has also received preliminary information from Banfield, The Pet
Hospital which suggests an association between exposure to the chicken jerky
products and signs of gastrointestinal illness (vomiting, diarrhea and
bloody diarrhea).
Dogs that have become ill, typically show the following signs: decreased
food consumption, although some may continue to consume the treats to the
exclusion of other foods; decreased activity or lethargy; vomiting;
diarrhea, sometimes with blood; and increased water consumption and/or
increased urination. Some or all of these signs may be present in any
individual. 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.
FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky
products to watch the dogs closely for any signs of decreased appetite,
decreased activity, increased water consumption, increased urination,
vomiting and/or diarrhea; and, if the dog shows any of these signs, to
discontinue feeding the chicken jerky product. The signs of illness may
occur within hours to days of feeding the product. Owners should consult
their veterinarian if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours.
Chicken treat products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are
intended to be used occasionally in small quantities.
The FDA continues to actively investigate the problem. Consumers who wish
to report animal illness, please see
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html for contact
information on the FDA complaint coordinator in their state.
Issued by:
FDA, Center for Veterinary Medicine,
Communications Staff, HFV-12
7519 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855
Telephone: (240) 276-9300 FAX: (240) 276-9115
Internet Web Site: http://www.fda.gov/cvm
Web page updated - September 26, 2007, 10:25 AM ET
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