Winterpaws Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 It says in this article that the pet food company has issued a legal threat if the AVA publishes the name of the company http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24772364-421,00.html Does anyone know and can you tell me - via PM I guess Australian Veterinary Association warns poisoned meat causing kidney damage in dogsBy Miles Kemp The Advertiser Hundreds of dogs hit in poison scare Experts try to track down source Meat from China suspected UNIVERSITY experts are urgently trying to track down the source of a deadly poison which has struck hundreds of small dogs, with pet food meat from China the suspected cause. The Australian Veterinary Association has issued a national warning to all vets to report any serious kidney damage in small dogs in the past month. "We have only become aware of this in the last three or four weeks, and we need to make people aware there are some clear indications there is a problem out there," AVA national president Mark Lawrie told The Advertiser yesterday. Mr Lawrie said the AVA had discussed the cases with a prominent pet-food supplier suspected to be the source of the poison, which the AVA would not name for legal reasons. Vets and small-dog owners have been told to look out for warning signs: INCREASED thirst and urination. REDUCED appetite and lethargy. VOMITING and weakness. University of Sydney researchers have issued a national alert over the kidney-destroying poison - but after a legal threat from the company, have been banned by the university from making any public comment. The AVA had also warned vets - in a national alert to all members to be aware of the problem - against making comments to the media about the case. One university researcher, who would not be named, said there was enough evidence to recall the product but the safety message had been hampered by threats from the company. "We have not been able to call for cases and an open call to vets for cases has just been made and we are aware of dozens of cases and suspect there are hundreds," he said. "What is important is that the meat is sourced in China and I think pet owners can trust the product if all the ingredients are sourced in Australia." The researcher said owners should be concerned about any breed but especially dogs the size of a small terrier. Studies of dead dogs are also being carried out to identify the cause, with one brand of meat suspected of causing symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I would certainly like to know too - should be forced to recall I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryxa Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) I read this just before and was concerned, hoping someone can shed some light. If anyone has time and knows anything to avoid can you please PM me also. I agree force a recall. Edited December 8, 2008 by Aryxa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) Sounds like something with melamine in but how it would get in the meat? Oh.. perhaps they put in the meat to increase the protein levels....like they did the milk pdr ? Yuk. Edited December 8, 2008 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tira_mia Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) i would also appreciate being PMed if anyone knows anything. How do we force a recall? It's terrible that they aren't letting the public know if there's something linked to the product - once it comes out, i'd be inclined to never purchase ANY of their products because of the level of deceit!!! ETA: it sounds like it's meat as opposed to meat products in food? or could it potentially be either? Edited December 8, 2008 by tira_mia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I think this relates to the treats from China. Stuff has been written about it on here. Dried chicken breast I think it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 What gets me is that if they know there is a possibiilty it is causing pet deaths, yet do not tell us then should their asses not be sued? We rarely feed treats but I do sometimes and would like to know what to avoid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tira_mia Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I think this relates to the treats from China. Stuff has been written about it on here. Dried chicken breast I think it was. i dunno..the article said "Studies of dead dogs are also being carried out to identify the cause, with one brand of meat suspected of causing symptoms." - sounded more like raw pet meat to me, which i don't feed anyway but i know lots of people do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 You mean, the ones from this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Yep that's the one. Surely there isn't another problem??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fady Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) It sounds like the same product mentioned in this thread: http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=152445 I think it's ridiculous that instead of pulling the product when they find out there is a problem with it, they threaten legal action against those trying to help. ETA: Your too quick for me Sheridan Edited December 8, 2008 by Fady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 The AVA has a "duty of care and disclosure" to the Public to name the Product. Forget about legal action, what about the deaths and serious health issues it is causing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Well one of my customers has rung "My Dog" and they clearly state their products are all Australian ingredients...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 The thread about the chicken strips from China making their way to supermarket shelves could be related.....however....it is a well known brand, and the reason AVA are being silenced..... a chinese imported brand (or $2 shop items) would not threaten legal action........It is a well known brand that is using imported ingredients.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fady Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 The brand from the chicken strip thread IS a well known brand and it not sold in the $2 shops. They have a HUGE range of products (not only treats). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 The name was on a previous topic in this forum. Search for natural chicken treats :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Oh ok, thanks Megan.........I just looked it up, and I have never heard of them. Didnt even know this company made any foods I thought only toys etc.......there you go hey........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) Simple... do NOT buy any Chinese sourced/manufactured food products, for animals or humans !! Edited December 9, 2008 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 It is simple for those of us who dont feed commercial products, but for the majority of the population they do feed them...... It is always one of my "come backs" when being debated over raw feeding, when people say their dogs might choke on a bone or contract some disease........I tell of the facts that most deaths & serious illness are in fact from commercial products....... I believe the indication about China is in tiny words on the back of this packet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I believe the indication about China is in tiny words on the back of this packet Is that the brand that starts with "K"? If so I nearly bought the chicken fillet treats a few months ago. Luckily read the back of the pack I threw them back - YUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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