While your puppy has been in our home, here at Yoder Labradors, we have gone to great lengths to ensure his or her health and social development. After your puppy leaves us, we no longer have control of the environment or conditions in which he will be living. We care deeply for this little life and we want to be of service to you for the life of your dog. It is our hope that we can bring you information which will help you in many different areas. Always feel free to get back in touch with us over the years; we look forward to hearing how our little ones are doing and always enjoy your photos!
While these are helpful hints on caring for your puppy, it should be understood that we are not experts in this field and any questions should always be referred to qualified veterinarians.
After many years of searching, we have found qualified veterinarians:___
* DR BUTCHKO ANIMAL HOSPITAL; IN RIVERSIDE, CA 951-686-2242
Click on a topic below to read more information. Dr. Geoffrey Smith Oceanside 760-757-1571
* Riverside Animal Hospital Dr. Jezberan 951-683-4200
* Dr. Brian Loudis Encinitas
* Dr. Drake, Encinitas
* Ranho Santa Fe Vet Hospital in Fairbanks Ranch off Via De La Valle
We at Yoder's Kingdom Shores Labradors understand that sometimes we want to purchase and feed our pets items that we see at the store while we are shopping for our own families. Read the labels and do not feed your family or your pets foods or treats made in foreign countries like China.
Check out our articles for your information below - we try to keep you up to date on recalls and other food related concerns. Thank you to all our puppy families who help keep us up to date on health issues.
Remember Life's Abundance is made in the USA and shipped directly to your front door - safe & natural!
I hope all of you who are pet owners are like me, i.e., I read all labels carefully and avoid anything to be consumed by pet or people made in China. Knowing how conscientious Costco is, I imagine they
are pulling these off their shelves. Dog Poisoned by Treats sold at Cosco,etc, SEE FDA Link at bottom of page
Skylar poisoned by dog treats bought at Costco and made in China!
Hi doggy friends,
This message was sent to me by a good friend from the Irvine dog park.I spoke to his wife yesterday and she said that Skyler is NOT getting better, NOT eating, and probably won't make it. I am saddened by this news and hope that this forwarded email helps others avoid theproblem. Please note the info page at the bottom for more details from the FDA.
"Waggin'Train Jerky Tenders" made in China, that is sold at Costco andPetco, are killing dogs and making others severely ill.
When we bought it we thought it was a product made in the USA. The bagsays "Waggin'Train is an American owned company." But when you look below the UPC code, it says "Made in China." Do we still make anything in our own country? Not even chicken?Not all the dogs that consume it die or get severely ill, but enough do to have quite an outcry online. Do you remember all the dogs and cats the Chinese already killed with bad pet food? With the chicken jerky the dogs go through similar horrible symptoms and deaths.Chinese Chicken Jerky products were recalled in Australia, but not inthe USA.I spoke with the local FDA official and filed a complaint. He said that what happened to Skylar is consistent with what has happened to a great many other dogs eating "Waggin'Train Jerky Tenders." The FDA has received an extraordinary number of complaints from owners of dogs that got ill and died from this very treat from hell. Skylar has all the symptoms and conditions in the FDA consumer warning below.We watched Skylar, a robust 5-year old dog, suffer and start to waste away. He could barely raise himself off the floor. We came very close to losing him. We do not know if his kidney's, liver or other organs and glands have been permanently damaged. He started eating again and seems to be getting stronger.Please do not feed your pets anything from China. Especially jerky.
Spread the word and tell the retailers to get this poison off their shelves. Information from the FDA:Caution in Feeding Chicken Jerky to Dogs Consumer Update
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to caution consumers about a potential association between the development of illness in
dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products. The products—also called chicken tenders, strips or treats—are imported from China. FDAcontinues to receive complaints of sick dogs that their owners or veterinarians associate with eating chicken jerky products. FDA issued a cautionary warning to consumers in September 2007.
Australian news organizations report that the University of Sydney is also investigating an association between illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky in Australia. At least one firm in
Australia has recalled their chicken jerky product and the recall notification stated the product was manufactured in China.
What is FDA Doing?
* FDA, in addition to several veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the United States, is working to find out why these products are associated with illness in dogs. To date, scientists have not been
able to determine a precise cause for the reported illnesses.* FDA has conducted extensive chemical and microbial testing but has not identified any contaminant.
* FDA continues to actively investigate the problem. Many of the illnesses reported may be the result of causes other than eating chicken jerky.
Tips for Consumers
* Do not substitute chicken jerky products for a balanced diet. The products are intended to be used occasionally and in small quantities. Owners of small dogs must be especially careful to limit the amount of these products.
* If you choose to feed your dog chicken jerky products, watch the dog closely. Stop feeding the product if your dog shows any of the following signs, which may occur within hours to days after feeding
the product: - decreased appetite, although some dogs may continue to eat the
treats instead of other foods- decreased activity- vomiting- diarrhea, sometimes with blood- increased water drinking or increased urination
* Call your veterinarian if signs are severe or last for more than 24 hours. Blood tests may indicate kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome
(increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to recover, some
reports to FDA have involved dogs that have died.
* Consumers and veterinarians should report cases of animal illness associated with pet foods or treats to the FDA Consumer ComplaintCoordinator <http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators/default.htm>
listed for their area.
This article appears on FDA's Consumer Health Information Web page
<http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/default.htm> , which
features the latest on all FDA-regulated products.
