Dog food recall: Hill’s Pet Nutrition food may contain dangerous levels of vitamin D. The company’s canned Prescription Diet and Science Diet foods were affected in the recall.
Caitlin Gibson, a journalist for The Washington Post, tweeted that her dog died after eating the affected prescription food.
Another woman, Freman, from Texas, said her dog suffered a fatal heart attack on Nov 9th, with vets unable to provide an explanation for her dog’s death. The dog had been sent to the vet overnight after becoming lethargic, throwing up bile, drooling incessantly and having diarrhea. The vet stay turned to a trip to the animal hospital as doctors tried to figure out what was wrong.
“A lot of the symptoms my dog had were symptoms of vitamin D overdose,” Freeman said. The food is “supposed to be good for your dog. It was expensive, but I was willing to pay it because I wanted my dog to get better.” She had been recommended Hill’s Pet Nutrition “Prescription Diet i/d dog food” by a vet to treat her dog’s gastroenteritis. Within days, the dog deteriorated rapidly without explanation. Her dog’s name was Mocha.
An excerpt from their site:
“Update January 31, 6:30 pm CST:
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure, and dogs may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D, when consumed at very high levels, can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction. Pet parents with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed and are exhibiting any of these signs should contact their veterinarian. In most cases, complete recovery is expected after discontinuation of feeding.
In the United States, the affected canned dog foods were distributed through retail pet stores and veterinary clinics nationwide. No dry foods, cat foods, or treats are affected.”… For further information, please contact Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. at 1-800-445-5777 Monday-Friday during the hours of 9am-5pm (CST) or at contactus@hillspet.com.
The recall comes two months after multiple dog food brands were recalled over the same concern.
Here is a list of affected products:
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz
SKU NUMBER: 3384
LOT CODE/DATE CODE: 102020T10, 102020T25
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz
SKU NUMBER: 3389
LOT CODE/DATE CODE: 102020T04, 102020T10, 102020T19, 102020T20
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 5.5oz
SKU NUMBER: 3390
102020T11, 112020T23.122020T07
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine 5.5oz
SKU NUMBER: 5403
102020T17,112020T22
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® g/d® Canine 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7006
112020T19,112020T20
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7008
092020T30, 102020T07, 102020T11,112020T22, 112020T23
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® j/d® Canine 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7009
112020T20
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7010
102020T10, 102020T11
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7017
092020T30, 102020T11, 102020T12
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7018
102020T04, 112020T22
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew 12.5oz
SKU NUMBER: 10086
102020T05, 102020T26
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5oz
SKU NUMBER: 10129
102020T04, 102020T21
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5oz
SKU NUMBER: 10423
102020T17, 102020T19,112020T04
Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz
SKU NUMBER: 10509
102020T05
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Small & Toy Breed Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 5.8oz
SKU NUMBER: 4969
102020T18
Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7036
102020T12
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7037
102020T13, 102020T14,112020T23, 112020T24
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Turkey & Barley Dog Food 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7038
102020T06
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Beef Entrée Dog Food 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7040
102020T13
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Light with Liver Dog Food 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7048
112020T19
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7055
092020T31, 102020T13
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7056
092020T31,112020T20,112020T24
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée 13oz
SKU NUMBER: 7057
112020T19
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew dog food 12.5oz
SKU NUMBER: 10452
102020T14, 102020T21
Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food 12.5oz
SKU NUMBER: 10763
102020T04, 102020T05,112020T11
