A specialty Purina dry dog food is being recalled due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D which can lead to serious health issues in canines depending on the length exposure. Purina expands dog food recall due to vitamin D levels:
Read about all the latest FDA recalls with USA TODAYThe expansion comes following an investigation prompted by Purina that uncovered new information about a production error from a U.S. supplier that was made only to this specific formula and resulted in potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs; however, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure. Vitamin D toxicity may include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, and excessive drooling to renal dysfunction.
Some Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental dog food is being recalled because it might have elevated levels of Vitamin D, the U.S Food and Drug Administration reported on February 8. 2023.
Pet owners who purchased bags of the product listed above are asked to immediately stop feeding and throw it away in a container where no other animals, including wildlife, can get to it.Side effects of the affected food include weight loss, excessive drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite or increased thirst or urination. If any of those symptoms have occurred in their dog while eating this product, owners should contact a veterinarian.
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