By Dr. Each time I write an update on this appalling and seemingly never-ending situation, I try to provide suggestions to readers on how to avoid potentially tainted chicken, duck and sweet potato death treats. Pet owners breathed a sigh of relief at the news, however, predictably, both the pet treat manufacturers and the FDA claimed the antibiotic residue was not what had sickened or killed thousands of pets.
As long as the product was assembled here, regardless of where the ingredients come from, manufacturers can stamp "Made in the USA" on the package. A veterinarian in Florida who has treated several cases of Fanconi syndrome , a serious kidney disorder linked to the treats, says she would like to see clinical trials in pets that prove the "revamped" products are safe.
