I got this bulliton from a friend of mine and thought i should share it with all of you.

Permission to crosspost.

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.

Allan and I are hoping and praying.

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Smoke House Chicken Breast Tenders.

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Smoke House Chicken Breast Tenders. Chicken on the right and left
side are from a bag I bought today. All but one bag on the shelf
which was light in color were the deeper color. The center pieces
are from the bag Bella ate from. Because of the difference in color
I asked Pet Smart what the difference was. Were there dyes added?
The response was "it's all natural chicken so that's why the
difference in shades". I pointed out that every single package was
the deep color, except the one left from the same batch I bought.

I hope we have better news to tell you soon.

XOXOXO