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01-30-2012, 08:42 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Island
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| Yorkie Dead & Lab Sick After Consuming Canyon Creek Ranch Brand "Chicken Jerky" Hi. I came here to share my story. I'm really trying to spread the word about the jerky treats distributed by Canyon Creek Ranch Brand, a company owned by Waggin' Train, LLC. Short story, a few days after giving my Yorkie and Labrador less than 1 treat daily for about a week, my Labrador had severe diarrhea. He was treated for that. At that time, my Yorkie "seemed" fine. A few days after that, my Yorkie wasn't looking so great so he was taken into the vet. I was told he was suffering from acute kidney failure. Less than a week later, he died. You can read my full story on a short blog I created. Canyon Creek Ranch Brand | Kidney Failure | Death There are hundreds of similar stories directly on the Waggin' Train, LLC. Facebook fan page. https://www.facebook.com/waggintrain?sk=wall There are plenty of other horror stories left as product reviews on Amazon.com. Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Waggin Train Chicken Jerky Tenders 40oz Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Waggin Train Chicken Jerky Tenders Dog Treats - 48oz. Bag I called up Waggin' Train, LLC. and they offered me money for my medical bills, which I refused because I will not sign a NDA. I called up PetSmart "corporate" and they are going to escalate the issue and said I should receive a response within 5 business days. I submitted a claim with the FDA over the weekend and done whatever else I possibly can as an individual. I am now off to purchase a casket for my Yorkie. Please educate yourself on this ongoing issue, it is not a joke. Many of you might already be aware of this tainted chicken jerky from China, I was not. One would assume that PetSmart would post these FDA advisories in their store(s), but they don't. At least not at the 4 Long Island locations I visited over the weekend. Thanks for reading and please share this story with others. |
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01-30-2012, 08:57 AM | #2 |
Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA
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| i am very sorry for your loss. i have only been purchasing things made in the usa. nothing absolutely nothing from china. thank you for sharing this and again very sorry for your loss.
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01-30-2012, 09:02 AM | #3 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| It is sad and I have bought them before because they say made in USA on them and someone on here told me to look at the small print that they are made in China. That is deceptive advertising and I feel everyone should be warned about this brand. Im sorry you lost your yorkie but thanks for sharing your story and getting the word out about this
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01-30-2012, 09:11 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kentucky
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| I'm sorry for your loss and it's wonderful that you are spreading the word...
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01-30-2012, 09:12 AM | #5 |
Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL
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| I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I had no idea about this, and reading all the stories on facebook is just heart breaking.
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01-30-2012, 09:21 AM | #6 |
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| I am very sorry for your loss and I will send prayers for your lab. Thank you for coming here to warn others. I hope you will visit Yorkie Talk again. You are always welcome here.
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01-30-2012, 09:28 AM | #7 |
My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca.
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| These are very tragic stories that continually play out all over the country over feeding commercial kibble and treats to pets. It's heartbreaking, and it's time to start putting the word out about feeding real food. Invest in a dehydrator so you can make your own beef and chicken jerky, and lots of veggie and fruit treats. There are thousands of free recipes for making pet food and treats.
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01-30-2012, 09:41 AM | #8 |
Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota
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| Darn it! I've bought those treats for my dogs thinking they were made in the USA! Now I see on the package, "Made in China!" Ugh! I'm so sorry for your loss of your sweet Benny. Thanks so much for the warning!
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01-30-2012, 09:53 AM | #9 |
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| That's terrible, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've seen these treats on the shelf at Costco and Whole Foods. My dh tried to put some in the cart at Costco, and I put them back and told him that they had killed many dogs. I refuse to buy any food made in China. You have to look closely, even things you wouldn't expect are made there. Mott's apple juice, for instance.
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01-30-2012, 09:57 AM | #10 |
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| OMGosh! I am so sorry this has happened to you and Benny and your Lab. This is unforgivable. The deception is tragically and fatally rampant. I am so sorry!
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01-30-2012, 09:58 AM | #11 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada
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| I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved yorkie. How very courageous of you to fight for what's right despite the grief you must be feeling. Thank you for the warning.
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01-30-2012, 10:22 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA
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| I am so sorry for your loss. Benny was beautiful and it's heartbreaking that dogs are loosing their lives from these treats. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope it helps save others' lives. RIP Benny. |
01-30-2012, 10:59 AM | #13 | |
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| Thanks for pointing this out. I won't stop at "made in the USA" now. That should be illegal. Quote:
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01-30-2012, 11:03 AM | #14 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pittsburgh
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| I'm sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. Thank you for the warning
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