Nestlé Purina PetCare Corporation has widened a recall of a prescription dog food that has been linked to vomiting and kidney failure in dogs.
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) is a recalled prescription dry dog food due to “possibly increased doses of vitamin D.”
Purina Dog Food Recall
A supplier error, according to the FDA, resulted in possibly increased quantities of the nutrient in two additional product lots. The lots are produced before the previously mentioned lots. The initial recall was announced on February 8th.
According to the FDA, vitamin D is an essential component for dogs, but eating high doses can cause health problems ranging from sickness, appetite loss, increased thirst, increased urination, and excessive drooling to renal (kidney) malfunction.
After two dogs displayed signs of vitamin D poisoning after eating the food, the business decided to recall it in February. When the dogs quit eating the meal, they recovered.
The prescription-only meal was distributed in the United States by veterinarian clinics, Purina Vet Direct, Purina for Professionals, and select merchants who offer prescription food, according to the business. Anyone who has the product should stop feeding it to their dog immediately and throw it away, keeping it out of reach of any animals that may consume it.
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UPC, Production Code
PPVD EL food is available in 8-pound and 20-pound sacks. If your food has been recalled, look for the following information on the back and sides of the bag:
UPC numbers:
- 38100 19190 (for 8-pound bag)
- 38100 19192 (for a 20-pound bag)
Production numbers:
- 2249 1082
- 2250 1082
- 2276 1082
- 2277 1082
- 2290 1082
- 2360 1082
- 2361 1082
- 2213 1082
- 2214 1082
According to the firm, vitamin D poisoning can cause a number of health concerns based on factors such as the amount consumed and the period of exposure. Vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urine, and excessive drooling can all occur in dogs.
Kidney problems may emerge in severe situations. If your dog ate the recalled food, contact your veterinarian right away.
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