{"id":4686,"date":"2022-09-07T03:15:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T03:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T09:00:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T09:00:16","slug":"why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are dog treats from China bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Why_are_dog_treats_from_China_bad\" title=\"Why are dog treats from China bad?\">Why are dog treats from China bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Are_dog_treats_from_China_killing_dogs\" title=\"Are dog treats from China killing dogs?\">Are dog treats from China killing dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#What_brand_of_dog_treats_are_killing_dogs\" title=\"What brand of dog treats are killing dogs?\">What brand of dog treats are killing dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Are_pet_treats_from_China_safe\" title=\"Are pet treats from China safe?\">Are pet treats from China safe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Is_it_safe_to_buy_dog_food_from_China\" title=\"Is it safe to buy dog food from China?\">Is it safe to buy dog food from China?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Is_Costco_still_selling_dog_treats_from_China\" title=\"Is Costco still selling dog treats from China?\">Is Costco still selling dog treats from China?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Are_good_boy_dog_treats_made_in_China\" title=\"Are good boy dog treats made in China?\">Are good boy dog treats made in China?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#What_are_the_worst_treats_for_dogs\" title=\"What are the worst treats for dogs?\">What are the worst treats for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#What_is_the_healthiest_meat_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the healthiest meat for dogs?\">What is the healthiest meat for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Are_nudges_made_in_China\" title=\"Are nudges made in China?\">Are nudges made in China?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Is_Pupperoni_made_in_China\" title=\"Is Pupperoni made in China?\">Is Pupperoni made in China?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Are_Dreambones_made_in_China\" title=\"Are Dreambones made in China?\">Are Dreambones made in China?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#What_brands_of_dog_treats_are_made_in_the_USA\" title=\"What brands of dog treats are made in the USA?\">What brands of dog treats are made in the USA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Is_Costco_dog_food_made_in_China\" title=\"Is Costco dog food made in China?\">Is Costco dog food made in China?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Is_Wellness_dog_food_made_in_China\" title=\"Is Wellness dog food made in China?\">Is Wellness dog food made in China?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dog-treats-from-china-bad\/#Is_AOZI_dog_food_made_in_China\" title=\"Is AOZI dog food made in China?\">Is AOZI dog food made in China?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dog_treats_from_China_bad\"><\/span>Why are dog treats from China bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Per Poisoned Pets, in 2010 the FDA found that a sweet potato dog treat made by a certain company in China was contaminated with phorate, a highly toxic pesticide. Chicken jerky treats, chicken tenders, chicken strips, chicken treats, or sweet potato treats, they can all pose a potential threat.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-any-dog-treats-made-in-the-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are there any dog treats made in the USA?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-dog-treats-from-china-killing-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dog_treats_from_China_killing_dogs\"><\/span>Are dog treats from China killing dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over 370,000 social media users have shared a post, which claims that Fox News recently reported that 70 dogs died from eating chicken jerky treats made out of chicken from China, and that the brand Blue Buffalo has recalled them. This claim is false.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BlxCjjClDnY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-brand-of-dog-treats-are-killing-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_brand_of_dog_treats_are_killing_dogs\"><\/span>What brand of dog treats are killing dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The brand, Golden Rewards, is a private label brand of Walmart\u2019s; It has only been out a year and already it is blamed for causing illness and death of dogs nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-pet-treats-from-china-safe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pet_treats_from_China_safe\"><\/span>Are pet treats from China safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, not all China-made treats are harmful. But, a \u201cMade in China\u201d label should prompt you to scrutinize your options more closely. That\u2019s because the US Food and Drug Administration has linked jerky pet treats to a severe condition called the Fanconi Syndrome (FLS), which could result in fatal kidney failure.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RCuOc7rkPdI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-safe-to-buy-dog-food-from-china\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_buy_dog_food_from_China\"><\/span>Is it safe to buy dog food from China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2 China has no regulations for pet food manufacturing<\/p>\n<p>In addition to having no regulatory laws for pet food safety, China also has no regulations for the manufacturing of pet food. What does this mean? It means that factories that produce pet food are not regulated for safety, hygiene, or quality control.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-costco-still-selling-dog-treats-from-china\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Costco_still_selling_dog_treats_from_China\"><\/span>Is Costco still selling dog treats from China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the hundreds of dogs who have fallen ill, or died, after consuming chicken jerky treats, along with warnings from the FDA, Costco still has on its shelves, chicken jerky treats which are made in China.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-good-boy-dog-treats-made-in-china\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_good_boy_dog_treats_made_in_China\"><\/span>Are good boy dog treats made in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: These treats are made in China. The production processes are carried out under very strict management and all raw materials are sourced from suppliers that are registered with the CIQ China Inspection and Quarantine and must be from healthy stock and of high quality that is fit for human consumption.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-worst-treats-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_worst_treats_for_dogs\"><\/span>What are the worst treats for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Worst dog treats<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nestle Purina Bakers Allsorts. As well as containing sugars and fats which really aren\u2019t the most nutritious ingredients, Bakers Allsorts contain unspecified antioxidants.<\/li>\n<li>Nestle Purina Bonios. Bonio biscuits contain 30% wheat.<\/li>\n<li>Pedigree Gravy Bones.<\/li>\n<li>Nestle Purina Winalot Shapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y09rtmicpuc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-healthiest-meat-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_meat_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the healthiest meat for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chicken, turkey, lean ground beef, and chuck steak or roast are animal-based proteins, which help dogs grow strong. A few rules apply: Always cook meat well. Never serve it raw or undercooked.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-nudges-made-in-china\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_nudges_made_in_China\"><\/span>Are nudges made in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our treats are made with simple, natural ingredients. Each treat starts with real USA sourced chicken or beef so you can feel good about giving them to your dog.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/thmb\/ZAwJ5i87MVhx9flQ6FJIi6udLZM=\/1037x1037\/smart\/filters:no_upscale()\/chinese-noodles-recipe-694218-hero-01-8959b7c922fa423f914e493d060f25ec.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese Noodle Types, Recipes, and History\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-pupperoni-made-in-china\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pupperoni_made_in_China\"><\/span>Is Pupperoni made in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>are these made in china? Answer: The packaging claims they are Made in the USA.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-dreambones-made-in-china\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Dreambones_made_in_China\"><\/span>Are Dreambones made in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dreambones and Smartbones are both manufactured by the same company, Petmatrix LLC. Some of their products appear to be made in China, while others are manufactured in Vietnam. According to the labels, both products are made in Vietnam.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LVR5n6JaJAE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-brands-of-dog-treats-are-made-in-the\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_brands_of_dog_treats_are_made_in_the_USA\"><\/span>What brands of dog treats are made in the USA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recap: Best Dog Treats Made in the USA<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kona\u2019s Chips Chicken Thins \u2013 Chicken Jerky.<\/li>\n<li>Rocco &amp; Roxie Gourmet Jerky Treats \u2013 Beef Jerky.<\/li>\n<li>Gnawtlers Elk Antlers \u2013 Antlers.<\/li>\n<li>TruDog Treat Me Crunchy Beef Delight \u2013 Freeze Dried.<\/li>\n<li>Wholesome Hide \u2013 Rawhide.<\/li>\n<li>Greenies Dental Treats \u2013 Dental Care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"is-costco-dog-food-made-in-china\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Costco_dog_food_made_in_China\"><\/span>Is Costco dog food made in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We believe there are dog food brands that sourced their ingredients from China like those manufactured by Nestle, Costco, Hill\u2019s Pet, and more. However, some pet food products don\u2019t have the word China on the label. But, these products may still contain China\u2019s dog food ingredients as additives or supplements.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-wellness-dog-food-made-in-china\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Wellness_dog_food_made_in_China\"><\/span>Is Wellness dog food made in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We just discovered that WellPet (makers of Wellness brand foods and treats) have started sourcing some preservative ingredients (green tea extract and mixed tocopherols) in China.\u00a0 Wellness canned food will remain. The dry food and treats are out until they modify their recipes to stop using ingredients from China.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WohfMOc0ZTI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-aozi-dog-food-made-in-china\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AOZI_dog_food_made_in_China\"><\/span>Is AOZI dog food made in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aozi\u00ae\ufe0f\u2122\ufe0f pet food products was introduced in the Philippines sometime around 2017. We have always been transparent with our product that it was FORMULATED in Europe and MANUFACTURED, PACKED in China.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are dog treats from China bad?Are dog treats from China killing dogs?What brand of dog treats are killing dogs?Are pet treats from China safe?Is it safe to buy dog food from China?Is Costco still selling dog treats from China?Are good boy dog treats made in China?What are the worst treats for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194397,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Why-are-dog-treats-from-China-bad.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4686"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4686"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4686\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194398,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4686\/revisions\/194398"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}