The manufacturer of several brands of pet food (Sunshine Mills), is withdrawing three of its products for puppies and adult dogs from the market, citing potentially high levels of vitamin D that could lead to "serious health problems," including kidney failure.
The affected brands are Evolve, Sportsman's Pride and Triumph, the company said in a statement also posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Web site.
"Vitamin D, when consumed at very high levels, can cause serious health problems in dogs, including kidney dysfunction," the company said. Symptoms include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and urination, excessive drooling and weight loss.
Evolve Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food, Sportsman's Pride Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food and Triumph Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food with a "Best Purchase Date Code from November 1, 2018 to November 8, 2019" are affected and should not be used to feed pets. Dogs that have eaten them and show any of the symptoms should be seen by a veterinarian, the company said.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products can return them to the seller for a refund.
No other Evolve, Sportsman's Pride or Triumph product has this problem, the company said.
Several other manufacturers have recently issued dog food recalls due to potentially high levels of vitamin D, including Elm Pet Foods, which uses Sunshine Mills facilities, according to the company's Web site.
Similar cases occurred with ANF Inc., Nutrisca, Natural Life and the Lidl supermarket chain (in Orlando brand dog foods).
The affected brands are Evolve, Sportsman's Pride and Triumph, the company said in a statement also posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Web site.
"Vitamin D, when consumed at very high levels, can cause serious health problems in dogs, including kidney dysfunction," the company said. Symptoms include vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and urination, excessive drooling and weight loss.
Evolve Chicken & Rice Puppy Dry Dog Food, Sportsman's Pride Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food and Triumph Chicken & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food with a "Best Purchase Date Code from November 1, 2018 to November 8, 2019" are affected and should not be used to feed pets. Dogs that have eaten them and show any of the symptoms should be seen by a veterinarian, the company said.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products can return them to the seller for a refund.
No other Evolve, Sportsman's Pride or Triumph product has this problem, the company said.
Several other manufacturers have recently issued dog food recalls due to potentially high levels of vitamin D, including Elm Pet Foods, which uses Sunshine Mills facilities, according to the company's Web site.
Similar cases occurred with ANF Inc., Nutrisca, Natural Life and the Lidl supermarket chain (in Orlando brand dog foods).
