The recall from Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is in effect for select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental, a dry prescription dog food packaged in both 8 lb. and 20 lb. bags.
Although vitamin D is essential for dogs, higher levels could lead to potential health issues, including vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and urination to potential kidney dysfunction, according to the FDA. The recall was issued after Purina received two reports of dogs experiencing vitamin D toxicity after ingesting the food. Both dogs recovered once being taken off the diet.Bags of the Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dog food with the following UPC codes and production codes should be immediately discarded, according to the FDA:
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