If your dog eats a prescription dog food, pay attention to this Purina dog food recall notice! Nestle Purina Petcare Company™ recalled a limited amount of a prescription a Purina dog food due to potentially high levels of vitamin D.
The Recalled Product
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental Dry Dog Food in 8 lb. and 20 lb. bags. The impacted production codes for this Purina dog food recall are as follows:
UPC CODE
38100 19190 – 8 LB.
38100 19192 – 20 LB.
PRODUCTION CODE
(*FIRST 8 CHARACTERS EQUAL TO)
2249 1082
2250 1082
2276 1082
2277 1082
2290 1082
2260 1082
2361 1082
According to the FDA release, the affected dry food could potentially contain elevated levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential to the dog’s development, but too much vitamin D could lead to serious health issues.
Vitamin D toxicity includes vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, excessive drooling, increased thirst and increased urination. Pet owners were told to immediately stop using the product and dispose of it where no animals can reach it.
The FDA became aware of only a small number of dogs affected by high levels of vitamin D and issued the recall as a precaution while more investigation takes place.
What to Do if the Purina Dog Food Recall Affects Your Pet
Should your dog display signs of illness after eating the recalled dog food, contact your veterinary professional at once for further advice.
Contact the company at https://www.purina.com/contact-us or call 1-800-345-5678 for questions or assistance with a refund.
