Why should I be concerned about Pet Jerky Treats?
Article by Dr. Zoe Forward & Dr. Elizabeth Broel The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received over 5,000 complaints of possible Salmonella infection in pets that ate sweet potato, chicken, or duck jerky treats from China since 2007. As of May 16, 2014, the FDA has received complaints affecting over 5,600 dogs, resulting in at least 1,000 dog deaths. Additionally, 24 cats and three people have reportedly been infected from the contaminated treats. While the FDA is actively investigating and testing treats, authorities have not yet identified the source of the Salmonella contamination and are not releasing brands of treats that may be affected. In the process of testing treats for Salmonella contamination, authorities have also identified a drug called amantadine in many treats containing chicken. Amantadine is a drug used to treat viruse...