Dear Fairwood Clients,
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has just announced a voluntary recall on 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 length of exposure, and dogs may exhibit adverse 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 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 Fairwood Animal Hospital at 509-467-0566. In most cases, complete recovery is expected after discontinuation of feeding.
The affected canned dog foods were distributed through retail pet stores and veterinary clinics nationwide in the United States. No dry foods, cat foods, or treats are affected.
Pet parents who purchased the product with the specific lot/date codes listed should discontinue feeding and dispose of those products immediately. To have affected food products replaced at no cost please contact the store or veterinary hospital where they were purchased or you may also call Hill’s Customer Service at 1-800-445-5777.
Hills’ Pet Nutrition learned of the potential for the elevated vitamin D levels in some of our canned dog foods after receiving a complaint in the United States about a dog exhibiting signs of elevated vitamin D levels. Hill’s investigation confirmed elevated levels of vitamin D due to a supplier error.
Fairwood Animal Hospital and Hill’s Pet Nutrition care deeply about all pets and are committed to providing pet parents with safe and high-quality products. Hill’s has identified and isolated the error and, to prevent this from happening again, Hills has required their supplier to implement additional quality testing prior to their release of ingredients. In addition to that safety process, they are also adding their own further testing methods of all incoming ingredients.
Prescription Diets included in recall are: (These can be returned to of purchase)
Hill’s Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Canine Chicken and Vegetable Stew 12.5oz
Hill’s Prescription Diet DermDefense Canine Chicken and Vegetable Stew 12.5oz
Hill’s Prescription Diet g/d Canine 13oz
Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Canine 13oz (Turkey)
Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Canine Chicken and Vegetable Stew 12.5oz and 5.5oz
Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Canine Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew 12.5oz
Hill’s Prescription Diet j/d Canine 13oz
Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d Canine 13oz
Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew 12.5oz
Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d Canine 13oz
Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz
Hill’s Prescription Diet z/d Canine 13oz and 5.5oz
If you have concerns about any Hill’s over the counter diets, please contact Hill’s Pet Nutrition at 1-800-445-5777. Those diets included in the recall are:
Hill’s Science Diet Adult 7+ canned food (chicken and barley, turkey and barley, healthy cuisine braised beef, youthful vitality)
Hill’s Science Diet Adult Chicken and Barley Entree Dog Food 13oz
Hill’s Science Diet Adult Chicken and Beef Entree Dog Food 13oz
Hill’s Science Diet Adult Light with Liver Dog Food 13oz
Hill’s Science Diet Adult Turkey and Barley Dog Food 13oz
Hill’s Science Diet Puppy Chicken and Barley 13oz
Please feel free to contact Fairwood Animal Hospital at (509) 467-0566 regarding this recall. We are here to help with any questions or concerns you may have.
