There have been some stories in the news about dogs eating bad treats from foreign countries. My mom recently bought some "Essential Everyday" brand chicken jerky treats for her dog, Maggie.
Normally, Maggie get really excited to see us when we visit, but last night, she was not. Mom had mentioned that she was sick, with loose, bloody stools and she was vomiting. It happened an hour or two after she fed her the jerky treats.
After closer examination of the bag, it says that it is a "product of Thailand". It also says that it was 'irradiated' and that you should 'wash your hands with soap and water after handling' and it is not safe for human consumption.
Maggie had pretty much ALL of the following symptoms, too. I can't specifically say the treats were the exact cause, but are the PROBABLE cause. Just a heads up if you have this product. - Alan

Tips for Consumers (From the FDA.gov Website):

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.

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