Purina prescription dry dog food recall: Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental
Vitamin D, while essential to a healthy diet, can cause health problems if ingested in too high an amount for too long. 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 kidney dysfunction.
Purina took this action after receiving learning about two dogs, in separate cases, exhibiting signs of vitamin D toxicity after consuming the diet. When 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.
What to do if you have the affected product:
Purina recommends that pet parents immediately stop feeding the affected product to their dogs and discard any remaining food in a way that no wildlife or other animals can get to it.
Purina also recommends that you consult your veterinarian if your dog has eaten the product and is showing symptoms such as weight loss, excessive drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite or increased thirst or urination.
Consumers are invited to reach out to Purina with any questions or for refunds. You may call 1-800-345-5678, Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST or via email at https://www.purina.com/contact-us.
How to report pet food problems
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area. Find the coordinator for your area here:
https://www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda/consumer-complaint-coordinators.
Or go to the FDA’s “Report a Pet Food Complaint” page.
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/report-health-safety-concern.html.
