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Chicken Jerky from China may be causing Fanconi syndrome in dogs

Added October 25, 2011:  Even though this story was first published in June of 2011, we are still getting reports coming in of dogs getting sick and the culprit is suspected to be chicken jerky treats manufactured in China.  Read through the comments section at the end to get more interesting discussion on this problem.

Added November 4, 2011:  I have just filed a report with the FDA and alerted them to read the comments on this blog.  I would urge any of you who have a dog who you suspect is ill because of eating tainted chicken jerky to have your vet file a pet food safety report with the FDA.  

Added November 18, 2011: The FDA has paid attention! Today they announced a caution against chicken jerkey. You can read it here. There is no official recall yet, but stay tuned. And please leave a comment if you think your pet has gotten sick after eating chicken jerky treats.

What is Fanconi Syndrome?

This is an uncommon condition.  It affects the kidneys and causes them to leak glucose (sugar) and other electrolytes into the urine.  Dogs that have this condition will usually be very thirsty and will urinate excessive amounts.  The most common finding in laboratory tests is that the dog has glucose in the urine, but has a normal blood glucose level.

Some dogs can be born with Fanconi syndrome.  But, the latest concern is that there is something in Chicken Jerky strips made in China that is actually causing some dogs to develop this problem.  Some dogs can get very sick and even go into renal failure and die.  Other dogs will have an increase in thirst and urination and possibly have accidents in the house and then they may go on to have a full recovery within a few weeks of stopping the chicken jerky treats.

What ingredient from China is causing the problem?

At this point we don’t know what exactly is causing the problem.  We are seeing more cases of Fanconi syndrome than usual.  (I have had two in my practice that I am aware of in the last year, and both had eaten Chicken Jerky treats.)  At this point it seems that the increase in cases is mostly being seen in Canada (but still connected to treats imported from China.)  We’re not sure if it is happening in the USA as well.

In 2007 there were many cases of Fanconi syndrome in the USA.  These cases were linked to melamine contamination in treats made in China.

In 2009 there was a rash of cases of dogs with Fanconi syndrome in Australia.  These were connected to either chicken treats or dental chews that were made with corn, soy and rice.

What do I do if I think my dog has Fanconi syndrome?

If your dog is drinking and urinating more and he or she has eaten chicken treats from China, then it goes without saying that you should stop giving those treats.  The next step is to have your vet examine your dog and do some blood and urine tests.  These tests will quickly tell us whether the dog has Fanconi syndrom or whether there is another problem such as diabetes, cushing’s or kidney disease.  If there is Fanconi syndrome the vet will tell you whether it looks like there is damage to the kidneys.  If so, they may need to give intravenous fluids for a few days.  If there is no damage then your dog will likely recover over the next few weeks.

 

 

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