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Study: Dog treats likely culprit in Australian outbreak
October 15, 2013
By: Edie Lau
For The VIN News Service
Researchers who reviewed cases of 108 dogs in Australia that developed kidney disease after eating chicken jerky treats made in China concluded that the treats probably contained a toxic substance.
Through responses to a survey from clinicians, the researchers learned that about one out of three dogs recovered once they stopped eating the jerky ? with no medical treatment required. In one instance, a dog that began medical treatment while still eating jerky did not recover until its veterinarians learned of the association between the treats and illness, according to Dr. Linda Fleeman, a member of the research team...
Study: Dog treats likely culprit in Australian outbreak
October 15, 2013
By: Edie Lau
For The VIN News Service
Researchers who reviewed cases of 108 dogs in Australia that developed kidney disease after eating chicken jerky treats made in China concluded that the treats probably contained a toxic substance.
Through responses to a survey from clinicians, the researchers learned that about one out of three dogs recovered once they stopped eating the jerky ? with no medical treatment required. In one instance, a dog that began medical treatment while still eating jerky did not recover until its veterinarians learned of the association between the treats and illness, according to Dr. Linda Fleeman, a member of the research team...