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Subject: deadly dog treats Sent: Fri Sep 28

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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

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Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in Dogs

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Senior Plus Dog Food: Natural Arthritis Treatment for Dogs

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Also, are there any allergy or digestion problems? If so, I would recommend the Lamb Millet Rice food. Here is the page that tells about it:
http://www.healthyfoodforpets.com/lamb.html
This food also has more protein than the Senior Plus, so it is probably better for more active younger and middle aged dogs.

Flint River Ranch also has wafer treats named, Jubilee Wafers, that have Glucosamine & Chondroitin in them. Here's a link to more info:
http://www.healthyfoodforpets.com/jubilee.html

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Racket, Poo-scoop, and All

2007-04-04T14:17:00.000-04:00

Racket, Poo-scoop, and All
by Phyllis Jean Green
Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Sweet dreams <3..

Do not speak to me about heaven
unless there are cats and dogs.
I want to see furry ears stand.
I want to be offered a fuzzy paw.
Horses must gleam in pastures
never short on clover, and cows
plain and piebald must low.
Chickens get a raw deal here.
Let there be chickens. All
creatures big and small. Er,
hornets and slugs could maybe
have nice places of their own.
Horseflies ‘n’ gnats? Be sure
to take pity on goldfish –
orangefish, should be called --
especially the ones that laze
in the reflecting pond at Duke
Gardens. Need lily pads,
need frogs. Tulips and lilies
of the valley. Ivy and a trellis
for it to twine. Put me to work --
easy, now – in a garden nearby
when the weather is right. Need
rain, you know. Just a shower
now and then. My mother-in-law
will be kneeling to pinch deadheads
endlessly off marigolds. Yellow
to go with the sun. Son-by-
marriage’s mom is happy seeing
to rose after rose. A man I love
is busy fussing with bulbs
he will plant in the fall. Glads.
Gotta be glads. Weeds, as long
as they don’t take over. All
of creation, all whole, all bright.
All the colors of the spectrum
and more we have never seen.
Now that, sweet luv, is my idea of
h e a v e n.,

(c) Phyllis Jean Green, 2007

ASPCA

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Hi Preshus....got a poem coming your way...dedicated to you....you precious thang you!

xoxoxo

Klyn

2007-02-18T09:24:00.000-05:00

Mrs Dighty

Mrs Dighty
In her nightie
Walking in the dark
Trod upon
A puppy dog's tail
And made the creature bark.

Mrs Dighty
In her nightie
Let the puppy go
By lifting up
Her instep
And raising her
Big toe.

"Silly Verse for Kids" by Spike Milligan.......

Hi Preshus......... just dropped in to say hello and share a word or two.......
take care of yourself and your human,
luvsya
LT

Humane Society

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The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has worked since 1954 to promote the protection of all animals. With nearly ten million members and constituents, The HSUS is the nation’s largest and most powerful animal protection organization, working in the United States and abroad to defend the interests of animals. We celebrate the human-animal bond, and we fight animal cruelty and abuse in all of its forms.

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