Tip
of the Week
Tip
of the Week
The Food and Drug Administration recently warned pet owners that dog chews made from pork- or beef-derived materials may cause bacterial infections, such as salmonella poisoning, in people. Although the bacteria are harmless to your canine companion, they can wreak havoc on humans, causing fever, nausea, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea
You can infect yourself by touching the dog chew and then your mouth or your food, so
be sure to wash your hands with hot, soapy water after handling your furry friends and
their treats.
Initial reports of illnesses came from Canada and involved Canadian products--specifically
so-called pig ears, beef jerky treats, smoked hooves, and pig skins. Subsequent
examination of similar products produced in the U.S. indicates that all pet chew products
of this type may pose a risk. The FDA is working with other U.S. and Canadian health
authorities on this issue and has issued an import bulletin on products that have been
directly linked to illnesses. The import bulletin will focus the FDA's attention on
imported pig ears at ports of entry for possible sampling and analysis.
Locally owned and operated by Les & Maxine Wolff
© 1999-2000 Wolff Drug & Variety -- All rights reserved.
This site designed and maintained by Wolff Drug
