looks like there is a problem with these... Bella is 3 years old and weighs 4 lbs...

Product - Smoke House Chicken Breast Tenders Treats

Bella became suddenly ill ,and now hospitalized with her life threatened due to Smoke House Chicken Tenders.I recently purchased at Pet Smart. It doesn't matter where you purchase them, just don't purchase them.

This was the first time I bought the Smoke House treats. Having read the label, it was listed as all natural, no additives, dyes etc. The treats were purchased on or about August 17. She loved them and I was happy because she typically only likes one treat. By August 23 she vomited bile, and again on August 24. Her personality began to change becoming lethargic, wanting to stay in her bed, loss of appetite. excessive drinking, urinating frequently in excessive amounts. urine became orange like in color. By August 28 she was severely dehydrated and lost one of her three pounds.

Sugar was found in her urine which would typically indicate diabetes. Bella was put on IV and given an antibiotic to take while tests were being done over Labor Day weekend.

Test results showed "irregularity in the lower part of her kidney. Possibly a hole in the kidney because of the malfunction.

By today Sept 7, she was no better and very low on energy and interest in being around anyone. I brought the package of Smoke House Chicken Tenders with me to the vet because it was the only thing that was different in her diet.

My wonderful vet, a graduate of Cornell University searched the Cornell Veterinarian site where veterinarians report unusual cases which are tracked. The search was done by symptoms. A second search by chicken treats.

There were numerous cases on the Cornell University Veterinarian web site, all with the same symptoms, test results and yes, related to chicken tender treats made in China. Never did it cross my mind that this product was made in China. When Dr. didn't find complete listing of ingredients on the package he called the number listed on the back of the package identifying himself and asked for ingredients to help understand what was happening to my pet. The only thing the person on the phone with a strong Chinese accent was "all natural, all natural". Sure enough looking at the small print on the bottom back of the package is "product of China", the same source of other products that have been killing our pets. I sat beside my vet and read along with him. Following are primary repeated findings;

-severe damage to the kidney often resulting in complete renal failure and death
-numerous reports in the past four to five weeks, a larger number on the East Coast
- chicken and beef treats promoted as all natural
-it does not matter what the label is, if it is a product of China
-if caught early enough, hospitalized on IV hydrating and flushing the kidney over days with nutrients may help the kidney heal itself and the pet could then live with the damaged kidney
-if not caught early complete renal failure is expected
-most cases reported are related to small dogs
-initial symptoms indicate diabetes
-mold is often found when flushing the kidney (found in Bella)

I have been in touch with Pet Smart requesting them to help get the ingredients. Time is lost analyzing the food. Today a vet at Cornell purchased a bag after reading the report my Vet posted on Bella. He then contacted my vet to say the bag he bought had mold in it despite an expiration date one year from now. I was asked to look closely at whatever was left in my bag, but saw none.

After Bella was admitted to the vet I went directly to Pet Smart in Nanuet NY, told the Manager what happened and asked her to assist getting the ingredients identified. I was met with a hostile attitude. She was only interested in getting my name because she felt I was going to file a complaint. The person at PS headquarters responsible for knowing food ingredients at Pet Smart headquarters is trying to help.

The information available to vets on the Cornell web site is not public information. No one seems to be aware of this. Dogs are misdiagnosed

PLEASE SEND THIS ON TO YOUR PET LOVING FRIENDS AND SAVE A PET AND LOTS OF HEARTACHE.

PLEASE POST THIS INFORMATION ON ANY WEB SITE YOU CAN CONCERNING PETS.

Did your Bella really weigh 4 lba at 3yr? Maybe I read this wrong. Ellie

Bella is a Yorkie...she is not mine...

How horrible for poor Bella and hope she does recover soon. And no more anything China for me. E

So why do we need to import chicken from China? I'm staying away from anything edible from China.

That is so scary.

I purchased a bag a those treats for the first about a month ago. I like that they were all natural. The dogs just loved them even my picky eater. I have not had any trouble but then again the bag was split between 8 dogs that weigh from 65 lbs to 90. I will never buy this product again.

I don't know if these are the same ones we got at Sam's Club or not. We stopped getting them because we were out of them and I have a feeling they were Chinese made. Oddly enough, I am having less problems with loose stools and random vomiting.

All the packaging that I have seen for these "jerky" type treats have a WARNING to wash your hands after handling them or giving them to your dog! Wash your hands??? No matter what brand, they were all imported from CHINA if you read the small print.

I work for a pet food supermarket and I can assure you I have a letter in my hands from the manufacturer of Smokehouse that states they DO NOT purchase their chicken from China. So maybe there is something else wrong with the dog???

Between the food issues and the lead paint on toys, I have decided that the safest route is to go all-American whenever possible. I know there are no guarantees... But what else makes sense?

To foodie: if you go back to the original post you will find that the packaging contained a small notation on the back saying that the product was "made in China". I wouldn't much care what a letter from Smokehouse says about where the chicken comes from. I would be concerned about where the manufacturing process took place, and it just appears to me that it was indeed "made in China". Last night I was in PetsMart and found a package of this stuff. I can assure you, it says "made in China". Believe what you will, but having spent several years there as an expat, the political and business culture there is one of monumental duplicity. A prime example: only yesterday a news story surfaced that the Chinese government had banned the use of lead paint in toys to be exported to the US, after at least 3 recalls by Mattel and Fisher Price, and tons of unfavorable publicity. The Chinese will do anything to avoid presenting the wrong image at their upcoming international showcase event - the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Bet me -- when that's over, it will be back to business as usual. Bottom line, no Chinese made pet or childrens products will cross our doorstep, ever.