If you still have doubts on the dangers of Chinese imports

For anyone that has the slightest doubt that Chinese imported pet food ingredients are still dangerous, I urge you to read the New York Times online article titled Impact of the Heparin Drug Scare. The most compelling Chinese import fear factor is within the photo included in the article of a heparin lab in China. This photograph speaks a thousand words.

The FDA reports that 19 American deaths have been linked to the drug heparin - used as a blood thinner in surgery and dialysis. You would assume that the manufacturing of a FDA approved drug would be performed in a sterile lab by scientists in white coats and masks. The photo in the NY Times article tells another story. If this is the condition in China for the manufacturing of a FDA approved human drugimagine the manufacturing conditions of pet food ingredients. It sends chills up your spine.

One of the most important things you can do for the safety of your pet is to find out if any ingredient in their food or treats comes from China. The risk of tainted or poor quality Chinese imported products is proven. Recalls continue of all types of imports from China affecting every industry. There is no quick fix for China. There is no quick fix of importing regulations and FDA testing requirements of imports. The ONLY fix for pet owners is to call the manufacturer and ask if any imported ingredients are used in their pet foods and treats.

Chinese imported pet food ingredients are a known risk all pet owners should avoid. When calling your pet's food or treat manufacturer, ask them specifically if any ingredient in the product originates in China. Most pet food manufacturers do not like sharing this information with petsumers. This information is not proprietary and you deserve to know it. Push on and insist for an answer to this vitally important question - that could be life saving for your dog or cat.

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