Recently, several veterinarians in Ontario have reported cases of dogs that have been showing signs similar to Fanconi syndrome. All dogs in the reported cases had been fed chicken jerky treats that were manufactured in China.
Signs of Fanconi syndrome can include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, and increased water consumption and/or increased urination. Blood tests may show increased urea nitrogen and creatinine. Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose).
My experience was a very deceased appetite in both of my dogs, an almost anorexic behavior while I had given these.
I found this update of particular interest as this had been an ongoing problem until we stopped feeding these treats. Needless to say, we do not feed these anymore since finding this info out.
They say that there is no connection, but I feel very differently. I still believe that this jerky was the problem.
I just wanted to post this in case anyone is still feeding these jerky treats, just be aware of what has been happening.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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THANK YOU. These news items need to be disseminated better, and this is a good start.
After the 2006 recalls and then the baby formula, the pet treats, and approximately eight other sweeping and frightening recalls of foodstuffs (including ingredients processed into American-made foods), I don't buy anything with ingredients from China and certainly no complete food products from China.
I am sorry for the legitimate producers there, but the overseeing of food processing there is corrupt and/or nonexistent (according to what I have read). I can't see risking it.
We have enough problems here without adding a long-acknowledged problem to the mix.
I don't buy commercial treats that don't state and guarantee the provenance of the ingredients and where the item is manufactured.
Again, I'm sure some fine items are passed over with such a broad policy, but --- well, I don't care.
I don't buy commercial treats that don't state and guarantee the provenance of the ingredients and where the item is manufactured.
I am afraid I have learned this the hard way. But I know better now. I agree with you completely. I can't see risking it either, and that is why I wanted to make sure I posted this again just to bring awareness.
It was a terrible thing to see my dogs lose their appetites and not know why.
Fanconi's syndrome is an inherited disease that affects the proximal renal tubule and causes abnormalities in sodium, glucose, calcium, phosphate and amino acid retention, sometimes leading to fatal disturbances in acid-base balance.1,2,3 The disease can also be mimicked by certain toxins and drugs that affect the proximal renal tubule and interrupt normal functioning.4,5
Not sure if this means there is a connection, but it got my attention. After being completely baffled and searching for something of an explanation.
(shrugging shoulders)
I know that forum member Keith was the one whose dog was really ill. I wish I knew how many other people had this problem, and if there is a connection to this disease or what?
There would have to be a study and I doubt that would ever come to be.
I would love to hear from anyone if you noticed any possible correlation of any of the symptoms mentioned while feeding these chicken jerky strips to your dogs.
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Thanks for the information Joyce. I avoid as many products made in China as possible, for many reasons, especially food items.
I do use American made chicken jerky occasionally and have not had any problems. I use True Chews Chicken Fillets (Independence, Iowa) and Colorado Naturals chicken jerky (Denver, CO).
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