AVA warns vets, dog owners to watch for kidney problems
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is warning veterinarians and pet owners to watch for signs of kidney problems in dogs as a possible result of petfood poisoning.
Mark Lawrie, president of the AVA, says that the kidney damage may be linked to dog treats. A kidney damaging syndrome has been connected to chicken snacks from China, according to researchers from the University of Sydney.
Symptoms are similar to those seen after poisoning with melamine, the chemical accountable for the 2007 petfood recall, and may include frequent drinking and urination, lethargy or vomiting.
