Insect Repellent, Antiviral Drug Detected in Jerky Pet Treats for Dogs

Chicken jerky treats consumed by dogs that became sick over the past few month have now been found to be tainted by the insect repellent N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, better known as DEET, as well as the antiviral drug amantadine.

This is according to a veterinary pathologist leading an independent probe of the ongoing pet treat mystery. For more information, click this link to read the article by the Veterinary Information Network News Service.