Chicken jerky strips (and other treats?) from China may cause kidney failure in dogs
The FDA and the AVMA have been issuing warnings about chicken jerky treats from China being linked to kidney failure in dogs since 2007. The latest warning came in November, 2011. Dogs in Canada are also getting sick. The cause is still unknown.
Note that these products often appear to be made in the U.S., but if you search carefully, you’ll find “Made in China” in tiny print somewhere on the bag.
In April, 2012, reports started coming in about dried sweet potato treats, and possibly pig ears, causing the same problems.
In May 2009, researchers in Australia reported a possible link to Veggie Dents dental chews as well.
See Recalls for more information.
Introduction
My interest in kidney disease stems from being involved with a breed, the Chinese Shar-Pei, that is prone to genetic kidney disease (renal amyloidosis), and belonging to a family that also has genetic kidney problems (my grandfather, father, uncle and sister all have had Polycystic Kidney Disease).
I have compiled information here on diet, supplements, and medical treatments for dogs with some degree of kidney disease. One of my main goals is to provide alternatives to feeding your dog k/d, which I believe is inappropriate for dogs with early-stage kidney disease. It is also a problem if your dog does not want to eat it, as many dogs do not.
The first section is about the Tests Used to Diagnose Kidney Disease. This information will help you to understand your dog’s diagnosis, and decide whether additional tests might be advisable. It is important to know the severity of your dog’s problem to best understand how to treat it, and it can also be meaningful to find the cause of the problem, especially in younger dogs, who may be suffering from Acute Renal Failure (ARF) rather than Chronic Renal Failure (CRF).
Next is Diet for Dogs with Kidney Disease. This section will not provide specific diets, but will give you the information you need to create your own diet that is right for your dog.
Is Feeding a Low Protein Diet Necessary or Desirable? provides links to and excerpts from a number of different articles and studies that show that feeding a low protein diet will not prolong your dog’s life or slow the progression of the disease.
A Table is provided that lists nutritional values for a number of different foods you may want to feed.
Sample Daily Diet provides specific diet diet guidelines, and Nattie’s diet talks about the diet and treatment that I used with my own dog.
I have also included information on Prescription Renal Diets and Non-Prescription Commercial Diets that may be able to be used for at least part of the diet for dogs with early-stage kidney disease.
Information on Supplements for dogs with kidney disease is also provided.
Last is information on Medical Treatment, including the use of Sub-Q Fluids.
Links to More Information
Diet Information
Web Sites with Current Information on Kidney Disease
Technical
Feline oriented
More Links
Glomerulonephritis
These sites are technical, but provide very good information:
Leptospirosis (Acute Renal Failure)
Email Groups
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me. My name is Mary Straus and you can email me at either or
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