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Rosie 1 · 09-14-2007, 12:38 PM

PET FOOD - BELLA IN THE HOSPITAL

PLEASE READ AND SHARE THIS WITH ANYONE WHO HAS DOGS, ESPECIALLY SMALL DOGS

Bella, 3 years old, 4 pounds

Product - Smoke House Chicken Breast Tenders Treats

Bella became suddenly ill ,and now hospitalized with her life threatened due to Smoke House Chicken Tenders.I recently purchased at Pet Smart. It doesn't matter where you purchase them, just don't purchase them.

This was the first time I bought the Smoke House treats. Having read the label, it was listed as all natural, no additives, dyes etc. The treats were purchased on or about August 17. She loved them and I was happy because she typically only likes one treat. By August 23 she vomited bile, and again on August 24. Her personality began to change becoming lethargic, wanting to stay in her bed, loss of appetite. excessive drinking, urinating frequently in excessive amounts. urine became orange like in color. By August 28 she was severely dehydrated and lost one of her three pounds.

Sugar was found in her urine which would typically indicate diabetes. Bella was put on IV and given an antibiotic to take while tests were being done over Labor Day weekend.

Test results showed "irregularity in the lower part of her kidney. Possibly a hole in the kidney because of the malfunction.

By today Sept 7, she was no better and very low on energy and interest in being around anyone. I brought the package of Smoke House Chicken Tenders with me to the vet because it was the only thing that was different in her diet.

My wonderful vet, a graduate of Cornell University searched the Cornell Veterinarian site where veterinarians report unusual cases which are tracked. The search was done by symptoms. A second search by chicken treats.

There were numerous cases on the Cornell University Veterinarian web site, all with the same symptoms, test results and yes, related to chicken tender treats made in China. Never did it cross my mind that this product was made in China. When Dr. didn't find complete listing of ingredients on the package he called the number listed on the back of the package identifying himself and asked for ingredients to help understand what was happening to my pet. The only thing the person on the phone with a strong Chinese accent was "all natural, all natural". Sure enough looking at the small print on the bottom back of the package is "product of China", the same source of other products that have been killing our pets. I sat beside my vet and read along with him. Following are primary repeated findings;

-severe damage to the kidney often resulting in complete renal failure and death
-numerous reports in the past four to five weeks, a larger number on the East Coast
- chicken and beef treats promoted as all natural
-it does not matter what the label is, if it is a product of China
-if caught early enough, hospitalized on IV hydrating and flushing the kidney over days with nutrients may help the kidney heal itself and the pet could then live with the damaged kidney
-if not caught early complete renal failure is expected
-most cases reported are related to small dogs
-initial symptoms indicate diabetes
-mold is often found when flushing the kidney (found in Bella)

I have been in touch with Pet Smart requesting them to help get the ingredients. Time is lost analyzing the food. Today a vet at Cornell purchased a bag after reading the report my Vet posted on Bella. He then contacted my vet to say the bag he bought had mold in it despite an expiration date one year from now. I was asked to look closely at whatever was left in my bag, but saw none.

After Bella was admitted to the vet I went directly to Pet Smart in Nanuet NY, told the Manager what happened and asked her to assist getting the ingredients identified. I was met with a hostile attitude. She was only interested in getting my name because she felt I was going to file a complaint. The person at PS headquarters responsible for knowing food ingredients at Pet Smart headquarters is trying to help.

The information available to vets on the Cornell web site is not public information. No one seems to be aware of this. Dogs are misdiagnosed

PLEASE SEND THIS ON TO YOUR PET LOVING FRIENDS AND SAVE A PET AND LOTS OF HEARTACHE.

PLEASE POST THIS INFORMATION ON ANY WEB SITE YOU CAN CONCERNING PETS.

love_me_cody · 09-14-2007, 02:11 PM

Sorry that had to happen to you. Thanks for the heads up. I will make sure none of my friends and family buy it as well as post it were I can.... Again, I am so sorry....

littlewhip · 09-14-2007, 02:17 PM

Iam so so sorry bella is sick, prayers to you both and thanks for the info, this food recall is geting so out of hand

praying bella will be ok.

MICKEYK · 09-14-2007, 02:40 PM

so sorry to hear about your little one.i will say a prayer for her
i give my dogs chicken treats all the time after reading your post i ran to see
what brand they were and they are the gravy train brand chicken jerky
treats.i think il go back to the reg old biskets for a while because you just dont know what brand is going to be next thanks for the info and again hope bella gets well soon

MIZBROWN · 09-14-2007, 02:51 PM

Wow! Soooo sorry to hear about your ordeal... I really hope that it all works out and most importantly, Bella is a healthy pup again....

Rosie 1 · 09-14-2007, 03:01 PM

This was sent to me this is not one of my dogs... A friend sent this to me... But it's so sad.... I too do not feed any meat treats other than what I can put in my own mouth... My question is...??? How and why is this still happening...??? I know of 3 dogs and two cats that have died because of the tainted foods..

Judy in Waco · 09-14-2007, 03:01 PM

I have a quick quesiton, is Bella your dog or are you just informing us of the situation/ problem?

Thanks for the info! I appreciate it.

laurenr · 09-14-2007, 03:44 PM

Thank you so much for posting this. I sure hope that Bella regains her health, poor little sweetheart. I saw on TV recently that they are conducting Congressional hearings over tainted products being imported from China. I hope the repercussions are VERY SEVERE!!! This just makes me SO angry!!!!
My two little Yorkie girls have only gotten Honey Nut Cheerios as treats since this whole thing began months ago and they love them - at least I know these are healthy and cannot harm them in any way. They were recommended as treats by a breeder.

Tillys_mom · 09-14-2007, 03:46 PM

Here lately I've been so scared to buy Tilly or my skin son anything. It's either treats, food, toys, you name it. Something has to give! This is ridiculous.

wemple2 · 09-14-2007, 05:14 PM

Another quick question is this the same Bella that has a thread on YT? The symptoms sound very similar...just curious...as there has been no update on her thread and has many of us worried about her. I believe the username is ilovelouie...

laurenr · 09-14-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wemple2

Another quick question is this the same Bella that has a thread on YT? The symptoms sound very similar...just curious...as there has been no update on her thread and has many of us worried about her. I believe the username is ilovelouie...

Hi girlfriend! Yep, I was going to ask the same question. But now I can't find the thread.

wemple2 · 09-14-2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laurenr

Hi girlfriend! Yep, I was going to ask the same question. But now I can't find the thread.

Lauren...It's posted by ilovelouie titled Please help ASAP! Bella's sick...
Could it be the same Bella? Either way I hope all Bella's are well.

For My Coby · 09-14-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wemple2

Lauren...It's posted by ilovelouie titled Please help ASAP! Bella's sick...
Could it be the same Bella? Either way I hope all Bella's are well.

That's what I want to know!! Are the dates about right? I have to go check the other thread.

I also just bought new "All Natural" chicken treats (ingredients only chicken breasts and "seasonings". Sounded pretty safe, huh? They smelled heavenly. I ran to check the brand too. "Waggin' Train" - I was so relieved. But then guess what I found in small print at the bottom. "Made in China". Well, they're in the garbage now! And I'll be watching the pups closely now.

.....Wait, I think I'll get them out of the garbage and save them (just in case - you know - Murphy's Law).

This is awful. Coby LOVES Honey Nut Cheerios. Guess that's what he's getting from now on...........

For My Coby · 09-14-2007, 06:08 PM

Found a link claiming this story is an erroneous report...

http://www.petfoodexpress.com/petfoo...&Section=About

But I think I'll just be safe and stick to Cheerios and Bully sticks too.

BenjaminsMom27 · 09-15-2007, 08:59 AM

After reading your post I ran to my cabinet..The brand i have is Beefeaters Tasty Strips, this brand is also made in china.. with a expiration date of 2011. I will be throwing the rest of these away.. hopefully this isnt the reason for Benjis loss of appetite...

09-14-2007, 12:38 PM	#1
Rosie 1 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 191	Is this food thing ever going to go away????? PET FOOD - BELLA IN THE HOSPITAL PLEASE READ AND SHARE THIS WITH ANYONE WHO HAS DOGS, ESPECIALLY SMALL DOGS Bella, 3 years old, 4 pounds Product - Smoke House Chicken Breast Tenders Treats Bella became suddenly ill ,and now hospitalized with her life threatened due to Smoke House Chicken Tenders.I recently purchased at Pet Smart. It doesn't matter where you purchase them, just don't purchase them. This was the first time I bought the Smoke House treats. Having read the label, it was listed as all natural, no additives, dyes etc. The treats were purchased on or about August 17. She loved them and I was happy because she typically only likes one treat. By August 23 she vomited bile, and again on August 24. Her personality began to change becoming lethargic, wanting to stay in her bed, loss of appetite. excessive drinking, urinating frequently in excessive amounts. urine became orange like in color. By August 28 she was severely dehydrated and lost one of her three pounds. Sugar was found in her urine which would typically indicate diabetes. Bella was put on IV and given an antibiotic to take while tests were being done over Labor Day weekend. Test results showed "irregularity in the lower part of her kidney. Possibly a hole in the kidney because of the malfunction. By today Sept 7, she was no better and very low on energy and interest in being around anyone. I brought the package of Smoke House Chicken Tenders with me to the vet because it was the only thing that was different in her diet. My wonderful vet, a graduate of Cornell University searched the Cornell Veterinarian site where veterinarians report unusual cases which are tracked. The search was done by symptoms. A second search by chicken treats. There were numerous cases on the Cornell University Veterinarian web site, all with the same symptoms, test results and yes, related to chicken tender treats made in China. Never did it cross my mind that this product was made in China. When Dr. didn't find complete listing of ingredients on the package he called the number listed on the back of the package identifying himself and asked for ingredients to help understand what was happening to my pet. The only thing the person on the phone with a strong Chinese accent was "all natural, all natural". Sure enough looking at the small print on the bottom back of the package is "product of China", the same source of other products that have been killing our pets. I sat beside my vet and read along with him. Following are primary repeated findings; -severe damage to the kidney often resulting in complete renal failure and death -numerous reports in the past four to five weeks, a larger number on the East Coast - chicken and beef treats promoted as all natural -it does not matter what the label is, if it is a product of China -if caught early enough, hospitalized on IV hydrating and flushing the kidney over days with nutrients may help the kidney heal itself and the pet could then live with the damaged kidney -if not caught early complete renal failure is expected -most cases reported are related to small dogs -initial symptoms indicate diabetes -mold is often found when flushing the kidney (found in Bella) I have been in touch with Pet Smart requesting them to help get the ingredients. Time is lost analyzing the food. Today a vet at Cornell purchased a bag after reading the report my Vet posted on Bella. He then contacted my vet to say the bag he bought had mold in it despite an expiration date one year from now. I was asked to look closely at whatever was left in my bag, but saw none. After Bella was admitted to the vet I went directly to Pet Smart in Nanuet NY, told the Manager what happened and asked her to assist getting the ingredients identified. I was met with a hostile attitude. She was only interested in getting my name because she felt I was going to file a complaint. The person at PS headquarters responsible for knowing food ingredients at Pet Smart headquarters is trying to help. The information available to vets on the Cornell web site is not public information. No one seems to be aware of this. Dogs are misdiagnosed PLEASE SEND THIS ON TO YOUR PET LOVING FRIENDS AND SAVE A PET AND LOTS OF HEARTACHE. PLEASE POST THIS INFORMATION ON ANY WEB SITE YOU CAN CONCERNING PETS. Attached Thumbnails

09-14-2007, 02:17 PM	#3
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	Iam so so sorry bella is sick, prayers to you both and thanks for the info, this food recall is geting so out of hand praying bella will be ok. __________________

09-14-2007, 02:51 PM	#5
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	Wow! Soooo sorry to hear about your ordeal... I really hope that it all works out and most importantly, Bella is a healthy pup again.... __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

09-14-2007, 03:01 PM	#7
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I have a quick quesiton, is Bella your dog or are you just informing us of the situation/ problem? Thanks for the info! I appreciate it. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

09-14-2007, 03:46 PM	#9
Tillys_mom Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,227	Here lately I've been so scared to buy Tilly or my skin son anything. It's either treats, food, toys, you name it. Something has to give! This is ridiculous. __________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.

09-14-2007, 02:11 PM	#2
love_me_cody YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,747 Blog Entries: 2	Sorry that had to happen to you. Thanks for the heads up. I will make sure none of my friends and family buy it as well as post it were I can.... Again, I am so sorry....

09-14-2007, 02:40 PM	#4
MICKEYK BANNED FOR STEALING YORKIETALK CONTENT! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 2,052	so sorry to hear about your little one.i will say a prayer for her i give my dogs chicken treats all the time after reading your post i ran to see what brand they were and they are the gravy train brand chicken jerky treats.i think il go back to the reg old biskets for a while because you just dont know what brand is going to be next thanks for the info and again hope bella gets well soon

09-14-2007, 03:44 PM	#8
laurenr Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 2,161	Thank you so much for posting this. I sure hope that Bella regains her health, poor little sweetheart. I saw on TV recently that they are conducting Congressional hearings over tainted products being imported from China. I hope the repercussions are VERY SEVERE!!! This just makes me SO angry!!!! My two little Yorkie girls have only gotten Honey Nut Cheerios as treats since this whole thing began months ago and they love them - at least I know these are healthy and cannot harm them in any way. They were recommended as treats by a breeder.

09-14-2007, 05:14 PM	#10
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Another quick question is this the same Bella that has a thread on YT? The symptoms sound very similar...just curious...as there has been no update on her thread and has many of us worried about her. I believe the username is ilovelouie... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

09-14-2007, 06:08 PM	#14
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	Found a link claiming this story is an erroneous report... http://www.petfoodexpress.com/petfoo...&Section=About But I think I'll just be safe and stick to Cheerios and Bully sticks too. __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

09-15-2007, 08:59 AM	#15
BenjaminsMom27 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York Posts: 51	After reading your post I ran to my cabinet..The brand i have is Beefeaters Tasty Strips, this brand is also made in china.. with a expiration date of 2011. I will be throwing the rest of these away.. hopefully this isnt the reason for Benjis loss of appetite...