MaryJane Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 It's about time --- Both Petco and Petsmart are going to stop selling treats from China but, it will time to get new products to replace. http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/petsmart-stop-selling-pet-treats-made-china-23808928 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Now if only our local grocery stores would stop selling those poisonous treats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Well, they already have plenty of American-made treats if you look. I buy Colorado Naturals beef jerky for Beth at Petco -- it explicitly says American made from American-sourced beef. 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...
tbhounds Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Who is still buying these treats? Think you have to be living under a rock to not know the dangers of feeding the treats made in China? I can't be the only one that takes the time to labels am I?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 The issue is, people in general are very stupid. And most people don't take the time to read about things for their pets. They figure a trip to Petco or Petsmart is a special thing for their pet, and if those stores carry it, it must be good for their dog. So they buy this crap because it's on the shelf and then end up with a sick or dead dog. 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...
HoundHeavenAZ Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I'm so relieved to hear that they are taking a stand on this. Perhaps people will recognize the danger and start scrutinizing pet products more carefully because of this. Quote Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Finally. It sure took long enough. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 I think these actions are long overdue but, the FDA not making a stand has probably not helped them either - if the FDA made a strong statement, these retailers would have acted earlier. There is still the problem that Petco will have product on the shelf until the end of this year and Petsmart until spring of 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) I had a very young (very foolish) employee at Petsmart tell me that treats made in China were fine and it was all just a scam. She stated there was nothing wrong with them! I didn't even argue with her because I didn't want to waste my breath. I'm very glad they are getting rid of the China crap! Edited May 26, 2014 by june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytone Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Thank God! I certainly hope people finally understand that those dog treats are poison! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Upon perusal of the chew treat selection at PetSmart yesterday, I didn't find any from China. That was good. I did, however, see a lot from India, Columbia, Argentina and IIRC also Thailand. While none of those countries have the bad rep that China does, they also aren't known for strict controls. I also don't see how it's possible for a company to keep a close eye on the quality of its product when the manufacturing process occurs so far away and out of its direct supervision. Unless they made in the US or Canada I pass them all by. I couldn't find any that were, so no treats for Riley. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 At this point it's just easier to make my own jerky for the dogs...cheaper too. 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...
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