Guest christine1223 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi all, Our grey Maggie is addicted to a certain brand of duck jerky which was recalled in the "made in China" scare. I am looking for suggestions for safe, made in USA jerky treats. I have searched the forum and Googled and am still perplexed. The only thing I have really found so far is Blue Buffalo salmon and chicken jerky which might be fine, just wondering what others may have turned to as alternatives. We feed the jerky as a later evening snack. Maybe it's time to reconsider the evening snack? She is not interested in the veggie type chews so I don't think that is an option. Thanks for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 A friend who has chicken jerky-obsessed Bassets told me about Colorado Naturals. http://www.coloradopettreats.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) I was just going to say Colorado Naturals too. It's carried at Petco. We tried a pack of the beef recently, and I'd buy it again. They have beef, chicken, pork, and salmon jerky as I recall. I personally order a local Minnesota organic turkey jerky-like product, Gobbles, by phone: http://www.drystore.com/page/page/5530605.htm (described as "granules," but it's really jerky-like strips, a little more crumbly). I know this is the very highest quality meat and Beth really likes it. Another 100% American product sold at PetSmart (made about thirty miles from me in Iowa) is True Chews. There's a fair bit of sugars in it though so I don't think I'd buy it again. Edited February 13, 2013 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiesMom15 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I like True Chews. Quote You! Out of the gene pool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christine1223 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions. I just placed an order with Colorado Naturals. They don't have duck flavor though so hopefully Maggie will find the chicken or salmon to be acceptable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytone Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 You could always make your own jerky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Solid Gold Health products is probably one of the best bets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Trader Joes sells chicken jerky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 You could always make your own jerky. That's what I do-a $30 dehydrator is all you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadasMom Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 CostCo has a Chicken & Sweet Potato jerky type chew. Trolley loves them. Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rdoyle225 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have hear that We where we live is getting a Costco. They have good pet stuff? We have Sams there stuff is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 That's what I do-a $30 dehydrator is all you need. My friend made us salmon jerky in a dehydrator, and my guys went nuts over it. We also buy Milo's Kitchen, but their jerky was recalled in January due to an issue with antibiotics. It's probably fine by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahsBlackPack Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 CostCo has a Chicken & Sweet Potato jerky type chew. Trolley loves them. You have to watch there treats too. I did find that some of there Jerky treats for dogs is made in China. Quote Sarah, mom to Stella and Winston . And to Prince, Katie Z, Malone, Brooke, Freddie, Angel and Fast who are all waiting at the Bridge!www.gpawisconsin.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiesMom15 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 CostCo has a Chicken & Sweet Potato jerky type chew. Trolley loves them. Unfortunately, most, if not all, of the jerky treats sold at Costco are made in China. Quote You! Out of the gene pool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Unfortunately, most, if not all, of the jerky treats sold at Costco are made in China. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DragonflyDM Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 You could always make your own jerky. I second making your own jerky... healthier and cheaper...just more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kaiandsam Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 The blue buffalo jerky is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I make my own. Partially thaw chicken breasts, filet them in half, pound with meat tenderizer hammer, cut pieces to desired size, and dehydrate. I also make banana chips for them in the dehydrator Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiggysMom Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Trader Joes sells chicken jerky. Trader Joe's jerky products for pets are sourced/processed in China, unless they've changed recently - I bought some once (trusting TJ's), but I saw the labeling when I went to open them and had to return them. As much as I love Trader Joe's for human stuff, They don't seem to put the same concern into the pet products they sell (even though they have treats with a greyhound on the box). Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadasMom Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Unfortunately, most, if not all, of the jerky treats sold at Costco are made in China. Not everything. The chicken & sweet potato jerky is made in the USA. I NEVER buy treats made in China. They also have a great Alligator soft treat that Trolley loves- made in Louisiana. Says: Simply American....means great North American ingredients! The folks at the CostCo near me said they were making a real effort to buy more USA products. Edited February 22, 2013 by NevadasMom Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Not everything. The chicken & sweet potato jerky is made in the USA. I NEVER buy treats made in China. They also have a great Alligator soft treat that Trolley loves- made in Louisiana. Says: Simply American....means great North American ingredients! The folks at the CostCo near me said they were making a real effort to buy more USA products. Still need to be careful-dont be fooled. Just because a product was "made in the USA" doesn't mean they didn't source the ingredients from China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Still need to be careful-dont be fooled. Just because a product was "made in the USA" doesn't mean they didn't source the ingredients from China. It is unfortunate but this is true. You have to be really careful these days about stuff. The labels are not prosecutable as a lie because it is made in the US, but most or all of the ingredients are sourced from China or other countries with equally questionable practices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FordRacingRon Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I was just going to say Colorado Naturals too. It's carried at Petco. We tried a pack of the beef recently, and I'd buy it again. They have beef, chicken, pork, and salmon jerky as I recall. I personally order a local Minnesota organic turkey jerky-like product, Gobbles, by phone: http://www.drystore.com/page/page/5530605.htm (described as "granules," but it's really jerky-like strips, a little more crumbly). I know this is the very highest quality meat and Beth really likes it. Another 100% American product sold at PetSmart (made about thirty miles from me in Iowa) is True Chews. There's a fair bit of sugars in it though so I don't think I'd buy it again. I started another thread about this as I too feed Colorado Naturals. There is a recall on them now also. I used to buy mine form Konaschips.com but discovered the ones at Petco. Same price, no shipping though so I started the Colorado ones. Now they have been recalled. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm340552.htm Pecto also has a store brand they now carry which for the mot part are US made. I say that because the chicken jerky is made in the US,,but they had some beef product that was US beef but processed in Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) I don't have a dehydrator. I put mine on a cookie sheet in the oven for about 2 hours at 200 degrees or until nice and dry.Can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen until needed.I'm making a batch tonight!I forgot to say a lightly greased cookie sheet. Edited February 25, 2013 by cometdust1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadasMom Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Still need to be careful-dont be fooled. Just because a product was "made in the USA" doesn't mean they didn't source the ingredients from China. So where are these CostCo treats ingredients coming from? Are you saying that you know they are from China? Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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