There’s a recall in effect for a Purina Pro Plan specialty food, after two confirmed cases of dogs becoming sick from too much Vitamin D in the formula. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain said it’s the EL Elemental dog food that’s been pulled.
“Vitamin D is essential for dogs, however, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to health issues, depending on how much Vitamin D and the length of exposure,” said Strain.
Strain said this is a prescription formula for dogs with special dietary concerns and you can only buy it at a veterinary clinic or select retailers. He said excessive levels of Vitamin D can cause the following symptoms:
“What you could see is vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, and excessive drooling,” said Strain.
EL Elemental dog food is normally prescribed for dogs who have allergies stomach problems and or skin allergies. Strain said pet owners are asked to immediately stop feeding the recalled food.
“Throw it away, put it into your garbage can or dumpster. Don’t put it where any other animal can get it,” said Strain.
Contact Purina at 1-800-345-5678 for a refund.
Bags with the following UPC and production codes should be immediately discarded, according to the company:
- Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental 8-lb. and 20-lb. bags
- UPC Codes: 38100 19190 (8-lb. bag), 38100 19192 (20-lb. bag)
- Production codes (first 8 characters matching any of the following): 2249 1082; 2250 1082; 2276 1082; 2277 1082; 2290 1082; 2360 1082; 2361 and 1082
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