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The Chinese government wrote in their response to Congressman McNerney, “From the perspective of the Chinese side, there might be something wrong with the FDA’s investigation guidance.”
The People’s Republic of China warned the congressman not to use the problem with Chinese chicken jerky treats to influence public opinion and “to clear the name of Chinese pet food and eliminate the negative impact thereof on Chinese pet food trade and bilateral relationship.”
The letter continues by stating that they WILL NOT halt production of the treats as long as the FDA has not found the manufacturing process to be responsible for making dogs sick. You may remember, however, that the Chinese government has stunted the FDA researchers’ ability to fully investigate the manufacturing process by not allowing them to sample the chicken used in their factories.
Basically, they are (yet another) link in the chain of organizations that refuse to take action to save the lives of our pets.
Because no single organization that could make a difference is stepping forward to do so, it is up to us, the consumers and dog owners, to boycott the brands that continue to import chicken jerky treats from China, to educate as many fellow dog owners as possible, and to only feed our dogs treats that are manufactured and sourced in the United States.
Rita DeSollar
Dec 30, 2012 at 12:51 am
My dog died in May, 2012 after eating just TWO pieces of Waggin’ Train Jerky Treats. I had no idea they were dangerous. The manufacturers will do nothing, the FDA can’t do anything and our only real hope is to pressure the stores to stop selling them. Please join this cause:
change.org/petitions/restore-our-trust-take-dangerous-dog-treats-off-the-shelves
Sue
Dec 28, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Ever since this sad tale came out, I read ALL labels for ANYTHING i buy for my 5 dogs. Just because it may say Distributed by whatever co of whatever city & state it is not saying where it was manufactured. I will never buy anything that is not made in the USA for them.
Emi
Dec 25, 2012 at 7:15 pm
I, too, have been concerned about the chicken jerky from China and the ones made in the US are very expemnsive, so I made my own and my dog loves them. I cut chicken breasts when they are frozem, so I can cut thin, baste with molasses, then bake in a 200 oven for 1 hr and remove and put into my dehydtator for 4 to 6 hrs more. Supposedly, you can just keep in the oven at 200 for 2 to 3 hrs, but I happened to have dehydrator. It’s wonderful relief,knowing my dog’s jerky treats are safe. There are lots of jerky recipes on the web. Try it. It’s easy!
Bob Shoe
Dec 24, 2012 at 12:10 am
Two vets said my once healthy 5 year old Australian Shepherd died last year from eating Purina’s Waggin Train Chicken Jerky. It was bought at Costco and I spoke with the VP who is responsible for bringing in this poison. There is nothing he will do because it is one of Costco’s most profitable items. Another dog at the dog park we used to go to also died from the chicken jerky treats made in China.
Esther
Dec 20, 2012 at 11:48 pm
I don’t buy treats anymore made in China. I now buy treats made in the USA.
Dan
Dec 20, 2012 at 10:35 pm
If my dog gets sick and dies because of some Communist s*** from China, I think it’ll be time to start nuking them. Just kidding, of course 🙂
Stephanie
Dec 20, 2012 at 4:22 pm
It is easy to make your own jerky treats with your meat of choice and a dehydrator. That way, you KNOW what your dogs are eating! I dehydrate treats for my two girls all the time.
Nina Benton
Dec 20, 2012 at 3:56 pm
I no longer buy the turkey jerky treats, which my dogs loved. I don’t buy any dog food or treats from China, if I am aware that is where it is from. I buy the jerky that is for people. My dogs don’t mind eating people food. It isn’t any more expensive than the turkey jerky for dogs.
Beth
Dec 20, 2012 at 3:48 pm
I do not buy anything for my dogs that is made in China. NOTHING! They are stand offish and do not care about our pets and what happens to them.
Arlene
Dec 20, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Nothing made in China would pass my dog’s lips Their morals in relation to dogs and probably most animals, leaves a lot to be desired.
Lori
Dec 20, 2012 at 1:25 pm
It does not matter the cost of the product you HAVE to read the labels closely! Most “store brand” treats are HORRIBLE full corn, wheat and by-product let alone that many of those are MADE IN CHINA! If you can’t afford treats with ingredients that are fit for your animals, then give them small pieces of carrots or apples.
Jackie
Dec 20, 2012 at 12:57 pm
I do not use Milo’s….very expensive. Even with a coupon, knowing what it can do to my dogs…I won’t be purchasing it. I buy the store brand jerky treats which my “kids” like and less expensive.
Roann
Dec 20, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Milo’s treats may be expensive but they are great treats for dogs. That being said, the chicken treats are made in China. The beef treats are not; they are made in the USA. Why the difference? Anyones guess. I buy the beef treats only. My dogs love them. I don’t buy any chicken treats for them, no matter where they are made. And I buy nothing for them that has “Made in China” on the label. (Actually, I don’t buy made in China for my human family either, if I can.)
Kelsey
Dec 27, 2012 at 11:34 am
Uhh.. Milo’s is one of the main brands killing dogs. Milo’s is NOT a good brand. I would be interested in knowing who fed you this ridiculous information?? The main culprits are of course waggin train, canyon creek ranch, MILO’S, dogswell, vitalife. Maybe YOU should also educate yourself before proclaiming a treat is safe. If you love your dog, don’t buy ANY chicken jerky.