Pet owners have been warned about the risks of jerky treats after the first cases of dogs being poisoned by the treats were recorded in the UK.

Fanconi syndrome, a condition associated with the consumption of jerky treats which causes kidney damage, had previously been reported in pets in north America and Australia but now vets have spotted cases occurring in the UK.

The exact cause of the syndrome is unknown but it has been linked to the consumption of jerky treats - particularly in products manufactured in China.