Nestlé Purina Petcare Company Voluntarily Recalls Purina
Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental Dry Dog Food in the U.S. Due to
Potentially Elevated Vitamin D
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling
select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL)
prescription dry dog food due to 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 (kidney)
dysfunction.
Purina is taking this action after receiving two contacts
about two separate confirmed cases of a dog exhibiting signs of vitamin D
toxicity after consuming the diet, to date. Once taken off the diet, each of
these dogs recovered.
The affected dry dog food was distributed throughout the
United States by prescription only through veterinary clinics, Purina Vet
Direct, Purina for Professionals, and other select retailers with the ability
to validate a prescription.
Bags of PPVD EL with the UPC Code and Production Code below
should be immediately discarded.
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. If signs such as weight loss,
excessive drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite or increased thirst or urination
have occurred in their dog while eating this diet, pet owners should contact
their veterinarian.
No other Purina pet care products are affected.
Veterinary and other retail partners should remove and
destroy the affected product from their inventory.
We apologize to pet owners and veterinarians for any
concerns or inconvenience this situation has caused. As pet experts and pet
owners ourselves, the health and well-being of pets is our top priority.
Additional information including lot numbers and product
photos is available at: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nestle-purina-petcare-company-voluntarily-recalls-purina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets-el-elemental-dry
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