Comments on: Melamine Found In Wal-Mart Bestros Chicken Jerky Strips For Dogs

By: I like Michael Jackson

I like Michael Jackson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:59:42 +0000

Unfortunately I do not agree with Athena’s opinion. I am from south of China,and I am selling aquarium I can told all of you some info. that you may never hear from USA media.

Recently I heard a news that a Chinese company named Wanpy was found Melamine in their chicken at US port, when this happened and approved to be truth, China Inspection Quarantine(CIQ,like FDA in US) hold all the goods from this company, and also the company’s warehouse was sealed up by officer. China has very strict regulation on product safety, and this will be more and more strictly especially considering recent contamination in milk product, several very big company is forced to close down and bankrupt.

I know USA has many claim on Chinese dog food, not only chicken. If Bestro really has a problem, that China government and FDA should already shut down this company without any mercy. Safety is everybody’s concern in these hard days, each food company who is still alive in the business world shoudl pay much more attention than they used to do.All the company from all over the world should be responsible for their food product.

Just like the new US president Mr. Obama says, it’s time to make some change.

To Ms. Athena Gong,

I do not have time to argue with you, but I know the industrial well, and I know many companies making dog food, and many factories making chicken. Some of your info. is not correct, you are hiding some truth, and you are confusing the public.CIQ and FDA will not protect a company who really has a safety problem.If you envy other competitors who have better sales than you, you better to do things good and review your sales rep., it does not help to increase your sales and company management by expressing some uncorrect info. God luck.

By: I like Michael Jackson

I like Michael Jackson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:59:07 +0000

Unfortunately I do not agree with Athena’s opinion. I am from China,and I am selling aquarium food from south of China.I can told all of you some info. that you may never hear from USA media.

Just like the new US president Mr. Obama says, it’s time to make some change.

To Ms. Athena Gong,

By: Athena

Athena — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:09:31 +0000

Pingyang Pet Product and Shanghai Bestros are actually the same family under the “Liu’s Family”, Pingyang Pet Product Ltd was set up by the father and Bestros is run by the son. Walmart tried to claim over RMB 10 million, but Pingying Pet Product Lt.d refused to settle and shut down the factory 2 months after the disaster. Bestros is still very active in the trade show, but changed all the sales people, the Liu’s family, Liu Shang Wu, is still behind the operation, but he keeps hiding, cos all the big buyers know him and recognize his face. BESTROS is the name you should NOT buy from. To verify this message, you may email me on athenagong@gmail.com

By: walmart chicken feed

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By: Jan

Jan — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:32:21 +0000

I have a 7 year old Shih-Tzh who was recently diagnosed with Fanconi Syndrome which was caused from eating the waggontails chicken jerky treats from Wal-Mart. She was in the hospital hooked up to iv’s for two weeks. I saw a specialist in Los Angeles who sent a urine specimen to Philadelphia and it was determined to be caused by the chicken jerky treats. My vet bills total over 10,000 dollars and I would really like to be reimbursed. The vet bills will continue for a long period of time. Her kidney levels have to be tested bi-weekly. I am very tnankful that she is still alive, however she will never be the same little princess that she was. She still cannot make it up the back step into the patio door of the house. Someone must stop these companies………

By: Diana Reeves

Diana Reeves — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:37:27 +0000

I have 3 dogs that have kidney disease from eating Bestros Chicken Jerky. I have not found anyone else that is battling this problem. All that I’ve met had dogs that ate it and died. If you have a dog that ate Bestros Chicken Jerky and is still alive, I would love to hear from you. Carmella (I hope your dog is doing well) and anyone else out there… please send me an email at westhamfan@aol.com
My veterinary bills are astronomical, as are my dog’s BUN levels. If you think your dog recovered from this poison, I would be willing to bet that you are mistaken. Two of mine seem ok, but their BUN levels are abnormally high, thus indicating kidney disease most likely in the renal tubes. Please email me to compare notes! Hugs & prayers. Diana

By: Carmella Collins

Carmella Collins — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 02:19:00 +0000

Bestros Chicken Jerky , I truly believe this caused my dog to have chronic kidney disease. She ate it and became deathly ill, she takes approximately
$500 a month in treatments and medicine and is holding her own.
Please beware of this….

By: kim

kim — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:02:16 +0000

American Veterinary Medical Association
RELEASE ON JERKY TREATS AUGUST 13TH/2007

AVMA WARNS OF POTENTIAL NEW THREAT TO PETS

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ARTICLE

http://www.avma.org/press/medi.....treats.asp

By: Indiana State Chemist Office Releases More Test Results For Chicken Jerky Strips | Itchmo: News For Dogs & Cats

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:50:48 +0000

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By: MISSY

MISSY — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:08:20 +0000

I recently had a not even 7 yr old healthy yellow lab die. I strongly believe it is because of the chicken strips. He exhibited all of the symptoms of renal failure which we contributed to the 100 degree weather. He was drinking a lot more, having to go out more, lethargic and just not himself. He died while we were on vacation (we had people checking on him 2 and 3 times daily) He is buried in my backyard and I visit him at least 2x a day and cry all day because he was like a child to me. I am angry and mad that something I bought as consumable probably killed him and I gave it to him. How many dogs have to become ill or die before an offficial recall will be executed? Many of you are lucky to have vet bills…You still have your babies and I don’t…

By: Florida Al

Florida Al — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:24:01 +0000

I have 4 dogs that at the beginning of the year were all on the verge of Kidney failuar due to the high sodium content in Chicken Strips or so we thought. I just left the vet today and he shared the info about the Walmart chicken strips with me. His words to me were we really skirted a major issue by taking blood work yearly on your dogs and taking them off the chicken strips. The strips we used were the ones from Sams called Wagon tails. I wish someone would test them next, I bet that these will test bad also. Dogs were not ment to have extra sodium, so all of those folks that want to feed chicken strips, consider using the ones out by Dogswell. They are advertised to be cage free chickens, no Hormones, No Antibiotics, No Fillers, No Byproducts and no added salt. Please remember that treats are ment to be fed in moderation.

By: Emily Huh

Emily Huh — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:06:33 +0000

Here is another story of a dog that died from eating the chicken jerky strips. This couple is also looking for help from other pet owners who have gone through the same situation. They also said Wal-Mart is giving them the runaround.

Our pet Rosie, a 3 year old Chihuahua was poisoned from Chinese made Bestro’s Jerky Chicken Strips #77849 00006 1 We have this contaminated bag. We have three Chihuahuas and one of them died one month ago. She started with vomiting and dehydration and then we were told she may either have an obstruction or have been poisioned. Since our dogs are inside dogs and we are with them at all times outside we thought it was an obstruction. Finally the doctor said he was almost positive it was some kind of poisoning at Elwood Animal Clinic in Glendora, California…

Here is the rest of the comment:

www.itchmo.com/more-recalled-m.....ment-50406

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:52:17 +0000

They sell chicken jerky for dogs at Costco that is manufactured in China and looks the same as the photo of the bag that is in recall. I am going to take it back and insist they alert customers that they are selling pet food from China that has been linked to poisonous substances. Saving money on chinese imports is literally biting us in the behinds…

By: happened2me

happened2me — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:37:39 +0000

So, maybe this is why Wal-Mart says they are continuing to do more testing.

By: Patty P

Patty P — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:01:29 +0000

Looking for treat alternatives? My dogs love raw carrots ,brocoli and green beans.