Pet Treat Recall

You may recall from a previous blog that there have been concerns that pet treats containing overseas ingredients were believed to have caused the death and illness of several pets, both dogs and cats.  Earlier this month several treats from Purina and Milo’s Kitchen were recalled because of a trace amount of antibiotics.   The antibiotics found are not approved for use in the United States but are permitted in poultry in China and parts of the European Union.

Authorities are saying that there is no proof this is what has hurt the pets in the complaint and that they do not believe it poses a health risk.  There is still no definitive cause for the loss of life, but this is a step forward in protecting the health and wellbeing of our beloved friends. 

 

Purina Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brand treats and Milo’s Kitchen brand treats are removing Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers dog treats from production.  Hy-Vee has pulled all the treats in the recall from the shelves, however not all Waggin’ Train, Canyon Creek Ranch and Milo’s Kitchen treats were affected, so you will still see these brands on store shelves.

Here is a link to the Purina Waggin’ Train recall:

http://www.waggintrainbrand.com/index.html

Here is a link to the Milo’s Kitchen recall:

http://www.miloskitchen.com/assets/psds/Milos%20Kitchen_Final.pdf

If in doubt, ask the store manager or research the product on the web to see if it was recalled.

As always, treats are treats and should be given in moderation.

Be Well & Be Happy,

Pet~Pourri