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Corgis Rock |
Pedigree has had several recalls. http://www.petful.com/brands/pedigree/ The dental sticks have a number of complaints: http://www.oes.org/page2/32642...e_Dental_Sticks.html http://www.steadyhealth.com/to...liver-issues-in-dogs https://www.petforums.co.uk/th...ix-dont-feed.170976/ https://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/pedigree.html I refuse to feed my corgis anything not made in the USA from USA source materials. Sadly I learned this after feeding my heart dog the crap from China. She developed a very rare liver cancer. Was it the Chinese food? I'll never know but never want to go through it again http://www.arrfscarf.com/blog/...m-china-cause-deaths “ The work of destruction is quick, easy and exhilarating; the work of creation is slow, laborious and dull. | |||
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| Corgis Rock |
I've yet to see an American flag on the package. Next question is the source of the ingediants. “ The work of destruction is quick, easy and exhilarating; the work of creation is slow, laborious and dull. | |||
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| When you fall, I will be there to catch you -With love, the floor |
My dogs got them for many years with no issues. A few years back we switched to Milk bone Dental chews. Made in USA. Dentastix are loaded with calories. | |||
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Fighting the good fight |
No flag, but the back of the Dentastix package reads: "Pedigree Treats are proudly produced by Mars Associates in our own facilities throughout the United States and Canada." | |||
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Armed and Gregarious |
So still nothing to show that it's nothing more than a coincidence? ___________________________________________ "He was never hindered by any dogma, except the Constitution." - Ty Ross speaking of his grandfather General Barry Goldwater "War is the remedy that our enemies have chosen, and I say let us give them all they want." - William Tecumseh Sherman | |||
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Was this the first time that the dog has had Dentastix ?? If he has had the product before , what happened then ?? If this is related to the absorption of some sort of chemical .....the speed of absorption is impressive ! Most chemicals/drugs aren't absorbed that quickly.... I would suggest a trip to the vet...there may be something else wrong with your pup... | |||
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| Little ray of sunshine  |
He doesn't, but it is easy to confuse coincidence for causation. The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. | |||
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Casuistic Thinker and Daoist |
The above would be the strongest argument against the DentaStix being the cause No, Daoism isn't a religion | |||
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Essayons |
As relayed to me by Dau#1, the dog had "dog breath" so she bought DentaStix for it while at the store on Sunday morning. She gave the dog its first and only DentaStix ever while in the kitchen after getting home, and the dog proceed to chew it with vigor. She turned her attention to toasting a bagel. When she turned around from the toster with bagel in hand, the dog was trembling. Then it started thrashing around, eyes rolled back. It took Dau#1 about a minute to assess the situation and decide what to do. Some time ago she had been familiarized with using hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting in a dog that had gotten into some D-con rat poison, and she had peroxide on hand, so she mixed some water and peroxide in a squirt bottle and forced some down the dog's throat. Shortly after that her dog did vomit up the DentaStix. Then in a few more minutes it shat, with no evidence of any DentaStix in the fecal matter. That satisfied her that all the DentaStix was out of the dog. While waiting for the dog to puke (she said it took about twenty minutes, during which time the seizures continued), she called her vet's emergency number. The vet told her she'd done the right thing with the peroxide, that it was probably an allergic reaction, the word used was "anaphalactoid", to the DentaStix. She was told to monitor the dog's condition and if it didn't improve then bring it in on Monday. Dau#1 also commented that the chewed-up DentaStix fragments in the puke, which had started out green-colored, were bright pink, but still smelled like mint, when the dog puked them back up. Dog (named Gracie) appears to be doing well now, no apparent evidence of permanent damage. And, as already acknowledged in this thread, correlation is not causation. But it's damned strange, don't you think, that the only seizures the dog has ever had were immediately after being given its first ever DentaStix, and that the seizures stopped after the dog puked out the DentaStix? Do you propose, maybe, that Dau#1 should give Gracie another DentaStix to see if it kills the dog this time? Would that make the causation link for you? Well that isn't going to happen. This is enough to convince me that the DentaStix are NOT safe. I've shared that info with members here with the best of intentions. If you don't believe the dog's seizures were caused by the DentaStix, fine. Do what you will. But none of my dogs will ever be given that crap. Thanks, Sap | |||
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Not really from Vienna |
Thanks for the "heads up", Sap. The only treats my dogs get are the Greenies "Pill Pockets" used to conceal the foul tasting Tramadol pills they both take morning and night. So far no issues with those, fortunately. | |||
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is circumspective |
This is the curious part. Is it possible the dog got into some candy or gum sweetened with Xylitol as HayesGreener asked? "We're all travelers in this world. From the sweet grass to the packing house. Birth 'til death. We travel between the eternities." | |||
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| Armed and Gregarious |
I see what you mean. Yesterday my Uncle Ned borrowed my neighbor's car, a "Lexus" and had an accident and nearly died. "Lexus" is manufactured by an outfit named Toyota. If you have access to one of those cars, think long and hard before driving it. Recommend you get rid of it. And, as already acknowledged in this thread, correlation is not causation. But it's damned strange, don't you think, that the only accident my Uncle Ned over had was in that Lexus, given its the first ever Lexus he's ever driven? Do you propose, maybe, that Uncle Ned should drive another Lexus to see if it kills the Uncle Ned this time? Would that make the causation link for you? Well that isn't going to happen. This is enough to convince me that Lexus autos are NOT safe. I've shared that info with members here with the best of intentions. If you don't believe the Uncle Ned's accident was caused by the Lexus, fine. Do what you will. But none of my Uncle's will ever drive that crap. NOTE: The preceding is satire, but illustrates how ridiculous this stance is. Take the dog to a vet to find out what caused the seizures. If it's the Dentastix fine, but what if it's not, and the dog has another seizure. How about actually caring for the dog, and trying to find the actual cause, rather than simply assuming the cause, and further risking the dog's life. No, that would actually be rational.  ___________________________________________ "He was never hindered by any dogma, except the Constitution." - Ty Ross speaking of his grandfather General Barry Goldwater "War is the remedy that our enemies have chosen, and I say let us give them all they want." - William Tecumseh Sherman | |||
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The Unmanned Writer |
 Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. "If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own... | |||
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| Essayons |
Your metaphorical comparison is asinine on its face. Clearly, there is no similarity whatsoever between a single change to a dog's diet and your uncle driving a different car -- no rational conclusion can be reached by such an outlandish comparison. As to caring for the dog, the dog's vet, who is familiar with the dog, was consulted (did you read the thread?) and gave specific instructions to Dau#1. Vet's focus was on DentaStix as the cause of the seizure. Your tone is snotty and your approach offensive. Your assertion that my and my daughter's conclusions regarding DentaStix are irrational, and that we somehow do not care for the dog's welfare is beyond the pale. If you have a dog I did you a favor by sharing this information. If you choose not to believe it that's your business. You have no reason to insult me. Thanks, Sap | |||
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I give my dog a dentastick once a week for the last 6 years and haven't had any issues with them. My box says made in either US or canada. | |||
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| It's pronounced just the way it's spelled |
The dog had a severe allergic reaction to something in the treat. Read the ingredient list and make sure the dog never gets anything on that list, or dertermine what new thing it was exposed to from that treat and avoid it like the plague. Oh, a dog (or a human) can develop one of these severe reactions virtually overnight. | |||
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| Armed and Gregarious |
Nope, my comparison is quite appropriate. However, somehow I missed your statement that the vet said the reaction "probably an allergic" reaction. For that I'm sorry, because it actually makes your "Warning" even more ridiculous. If the reaction was due to an allergy, your warning that others shouldn't give it to their dogs, and get rid of any they have, is the equivalent of you saying that no one should eat peanuts if you're allergic to it, or no one should take penicillin because someone you know is allergic to it. What's snotty and offensive, is how utterly irrational your position on this thread has been. ___________________________________________ "He was never hindered by any dogma, except the Constitution." - Ty Ross speaking of his grandfather General Barry Goldwater "War is the remedy that our enemies have chosen, and I say let us give them all they want." - William Tecumseh Sherman | |||
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| Not really from Vienna |
Fractious and quarrelsome. | |||
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| Cummings Custom Refinishing |
sap Thank you for the warning. I have had a dog that had sudden allergic reactions and it is very scary. I try to give my dogs fresh green beans and seedless watermelon bites for treats but one has really bad breath. Anyone have any suggestions that are 100% safe Cummings Custom Refinishing offers Quality Craftsmanship at affordable prices. Fully Lic FFL's for over 30 years OFTEN IMITATED BUT NEVER DUPLICATED 423-639-8924 www.ccrrefinishing.com | |||
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You can try brushing it's teeth. They sell dog toothpaste at pet stores. Some dogs won't allow an owner to do it, while others will. | |||
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