Hill’s Pet Nutrition extends its recall of selected canned dog food because it may contain high levels of vitamin D
- Affected
- Prescription Diet Canine i/d; Prescription Diet Canine w/d; Science Plan Canine Mature Adult Chicken; Prescription Diet Canine Recovery Pack; Science Plan Canine Mature Adult Active Longevity Chicken; Science Plan Canine Advance Adult Fitness Chicken
- The problem
- High levels of vitamin D fed to a pet over a short period (weeks/months) should not cause concern. Over a longer period of feeding, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of…
- What to do
- (pet owners): If you have bought any of the above dog food, you should stop feeding your dog with these products and return the dog food to where you bought it for a full refund. If you have concerns that your pet may be showing symptoms of illness after eating…
Products affected
Prescription Diet Canine i/d
- Pack size: 12 x 360g
- Batch code 102020T18 · Best before October 2020
Prescription Diet Canine w/d
- Pack size: 12 x 370g
- Batch code 102020T05 · Best before October 2020
Science Plan Canine Mature Adult Chicken
- Pack size: 12 x 370g
- Batch code 112020T25 · Best before November 2020
Prescription Diet Canine Recovery Pack
- Pack size: 3 x 360g 12 x 360g
- Batch code 092020 · Best before September 2020
Science Plan Canine Mature Adult Active Longevity Chicken
- Pack size: 12 x 370g
- Batch code 102020T14 · Best before October 2020
Science Plan Canine Advance Adult Fitness Chicken
- Pack size: 12 x 370g
- Batch code 102020T27 · Best before October 2020
Prescription Diet Canine z/d
- Pack size: 12 x 370g
- Batch code 102020T17 · Best before October 2020
Prescription Diet Canine k/d
- Pack size: 12 x 370g
- Batch code 092020T27 092020T28 · Best before September 2020
Prescription Diet Canine k/d
- Pack size: 12 x 370g
- Batch code 102020T26 · Best before October 2020
Prescription Diet Canine r/d
- Pack size: 12 x 350g
- Batch code 092020T28 · Best before September 2020
Prescription Diet Canine i/d
- Pack size: 12 x 360g
- Batch code 092020T27 · Best before September 2020
Risk
High levels of vitamin D fed to a pet over a short period (weeks/months) should not cause concern. Over a longer period of feeding, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure, and dogs may exhibit 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 serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction.
Action taken by the company
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought any of the products. Please see the attached notice. The company will also be contacting customers who have bought the affected products wherever possible.
What you should do
(pet owners): If you have bought any of the above dog food, you should stop feeding your dog with these products and return the dog food to where you bought it for a full refund. If you have concerns that your pet may be showing symptoms of illness after eating one of the affected products, please contact a veterinarian or the Hill’s Pet Nutrition consumer careline.
More information
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd is extending its recall of selected canned dog food because they may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 22 March 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.