Frozen dog food is being recalled by PetSmart

More than 51,000 packages of frozen dog food are being recalled by PetSmart, a pet care giant. Following recent research, food packages are believed to contain elevated levels of vitamin D

The Wet Nose Natural Dog Treat Company is recalling the frozen food, according to a release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The products were initially distributed to select PetSmart stores. The recall was issued, however, as tests showed levels of vitamin D were said to be higher than currently considered healthy.

The change was discovered after a routine feeding test, as part of the quality assurance that pet food manufacturers must undergo to ensure the safety of their products and the health of those who consume them.

The company also underwent further studies to see if reductions in the vitamin mix doses added to the ingredients had any effect, proved to be (rather vaguely) “undetected or not properly communicated.”

As a result, the company has not been able to reduce the vitamin dose shown in the results and the affected products must now be withdrawn from the market.

The Wet Nose Natural Dog Treat Company, based in Monroe, Washington, says they “take good care of our customers and their pets and are taking corrective action to prevent this problem from happening again.”

Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company® voluntarily recalls frozen dog food brand due to increased levels of vitamin D https://t.co/ozzbUm04eh pic.twitter.com/9ywYiRvpGw

— US FDA recall (@FDArecalls) August 16, 2021

Vitamin D levels should be monitored in all dog foods, as excess can lead to health problems. Although rare, it is possible for dogs to suffer from an overdose of vitamin D and for this essential vitamin to build up to toxicity levels in the body.

Because the vitamin is stored in the body’s fat, it can sometimes take weeks or months for the signs of excess vitamin D to appear in the body. Too much can sometimes lead to increased calcium in the bloodstream. The results of this can lead to: vomit, poor appetite and nausea.

According to the FDA, dogs given high levels of vitamin D may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. According to the FDA, long-term intake of high levels of vitamin D can lead to serious health problems in dogs, including kidney dysfunction. To see if your dog’s food has been recalled, look on the back of the bag for the corresponding information:

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