The KraMar Pet Company of Australia is recalling KraMar Supa Naturals chicken breast strips because small dogs have become ill after eating the treat. These treats are made in China.

KRAMAR SUPA NATURALS CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS 150G
PRODUCT CODE 85148

KRAMAR SUPA NATURALS CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS 110G
PRODUCT CODE 85149

The KraMar Pet Company Pty Limited has announced a voluntary product withdrawal of its KraMar Supa Naturals chicken breast strips made in China.

KraMar is taking this step as a precaution because of an alleged association between the product and instances of Fanconi-Like Syndrome in small dogs.

The number of cases of illness reported to KraMar is 15, since the product was launched 15 months ago.

KraMar has been in discussions with Dr. Linda Fleeman BVSc PhD MACVSc, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine from the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney to investigate the issue of some instances of illness in dogs.

To date there has been no scientific evidence to link the product with the development of Fanconi-Like Syndrome.

The KraMar Pet Company had tested every shipment for E-Coli, Salmonella and Melamine. More recently at the request of some veterinary surgeons tests were done for other potential Toxins. The manufacturing facility in China has been approved by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS). All tests to date have been clear.

KraMar’s CEO Bryan Fouche has announced that the decision has been made to withdrawal all Supa Naturals chicken breast strips from sale effective immediately.

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The symptoms of Fanconi-like Syndrome are:
• Decreased food consumption, although some may continue to consume the treats to the
exclusion of other foods
• Decreased activity or lethargy
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea, sometimes with blood
• Increased water consumption and/or increased urination

The rest of the release is here.

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