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Contaminated Pet Food Recalls in Effect The sad stories are all over the news Diamond Pet Foods have issued a recall of several of their pet food products contaminated with highly toxic aflatoxin. The toxin has caused the death of over 100 dogs, and those that survive may develop liver damage/cancer. There is a lot of information available about the recall, and maybe some hard-earned lessons for us devoted pet owners. On the Cornell website, the article mentions how many dogs actually refused to eat their dog food, though they had eaten it before. Many owners went to great lengths to entice the dogs to eat, adding gravy/goodies and so forth. The dogs either smelled or tasted the toxin and did not want to eat it. If your dog suddenly refuses to eat especially if they have eaten the same food in the past consider that there may be something wrong with the food. Their senses are much more highly developed than ours are they can sense things we cannot. There may be a medical reason for the refusal, but we should keep in mind other reasons why they refuse to eat no matter how far-fetched they seem. Here is some basic information about the recall, and where to look for help. If you have any question as to whether your pet has been affected, contact your vet immediately. States Affected by the Recall
Alabama, Maine, New Jersey, South Carolina,
Connecticut, Maryland, New York, Tennessee,
Delaware, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Vermont,
Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia,
Georgia, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
Kentucky, New Hampshire, Rhode Island Symptoms of Potential Illness Symptoms of potential illness in dogs may be difficult to discern, but include: - Loss of appetite
- Yellow whites of the eyes, yellow gums, yellow in the belly or areas where hair is very thin
- Severe, persistent vomiting combined with bloody diarrhea
- Discolored urine
- Fever
Products Included in the Recall Diamond Premium Adult Dog Food Country Value Puppy
Diamond Hi-Energy Dog Food (Sporting Dog) Country Value Adult Dog Food
Diamond Maintenance Dog Food Country Value High Energy Dog Food
Diamond Professional for Adult Dogs Country Value Adult Cat Food
Diamond Performance Dog Food Professional Chicken & Rice Adult Dog Food
Diamond Puppy Food Professional Puppy Food
Diamond Low Fat Dog Food Professional Large Breed Puppy Food
Diamond Maintenance Cat Food Professional Reduced Cat Food
Diamond Professional Cat Food Professional Adult Cat Food If you need more information, or have any doubts as to whether your brand is affected, check into these websites:
www.diamondpetrecall.net
www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/diamond12_05.html Please pass this information along to anyone you know with a dog or cat. Veterinarians are seeing more cases coming in with owners still not aware of the recall and the dangers. |
