WARNING: BAN CHICKEN JERKY TREATS MADE IN CHINA

The other day after eating Waggin' Train's Jerky Tenders, Charlie went upstairs to take a nap.  After a while, I decided to go up and check on him. What I saw was terrifying.  Charlie was laying on the couch and his head and body was shaking uncontrollably. I lifted him up and his hind legs did not move. Charlie seemed groggy and little out of it.  I wasn't sure what was going on, so we called the vet. They suggested we take him in for an exam.

Charlie's symptoms subsided for the most part by the time we went to the vet. The doctor couldn't  say definitively what had caused the tremors and temporary paralysis of the hind legs, but suggested it might be something he ate and recommended we continue to monitor his progress. If Charlie's condition deteriorated, he would do blood work, etc.  Fortunately, Charlie's condition was back to 100%  healthy the following day.

Curious to see if there was a link between the snack he ate and his reaction, we did an online search.  We were amazed to find that there were hundreds of complaints made to the FDA about the health affects of jerky products made in China.  Many described symptoms ranging from diarrhea, vomiting, kidney failure and even worse---some pets died!  The second link below is a recent news story about a dog that had to be put down due to health issues resulting from eating Waggin Train's Jerky Tenders.

Despite all of the complaints, this product is still on store shelves.  I'm not sure why.  However, I recommend you do not buy this product. Also, since there have been so many health related complaints about a variety of pet products that were made in China, I recommend you review all of your dog treats and simply throw anything away that was made in China.  It's just not worth the risk.

http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm280586.htm

http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-westlake-dog-death-waggin-train-treats-mr-txt,0,4505234.story