High Calcium from Recalled Food

Re: High Calcium from Recalled Food /////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hello to you and your pets this Thursday. Today's newsletter is more of an information news story of another recalled Dog Food. ----------------------- Blue Buffalo Recall ----------------------- Blue Buffalo pet foods are recalling specific lots of food: Chicken-Dog, Basics Salmon-Dog and Large Breed Adult Dog The food may contain higher levels of vitamin D. Here are the Lots: -    4.5-, 11- and 24-pound bags of Blue Wilderness Chicken dry dog food with best-if-used-by dates of JUL1211B, JUL1311B, JUL2611Z, JUL2711Z and JUL2811Z; -    11- and 24-pound bags of Blue Basics Salmon and Potato Recipe dry dog food with best-if-used-by dates of AUG2111B and AUG2211B; -    30-pound bags of Blue Large Breed Adult Chicken dry dog food with best-if-used-by dates of SEP 22 11 P, SEP 23 11 P, OCT 26 11 P. Any unused product still in its bag may be returned for a full refund. To date, there have been 36 cases nationwide of dogs with elevated levels of vitamin D  on the diets. The symptoms resolved after changing to a different brand of food. ------------------------------ Signs of Increased Vitamin D ------------------------------- The PRIMARY symptoms are lethargy, increased drinking and increased urination. Blood tests reveal HIGH Calcium, which is often a secondary sign of Cancer. ---------------------------- Blue Buffalo speaks ---------------------------- Blue Buffalo's Richard MacLean, vice president of business affairs, says: " Any lethargic dogs on our food, with increased drinking and urination should contact a Veterinarian immediately. In all cases the symptoms have subsided upon discontinuing feeding these products with no apparent long-term health consequences." Consumers who have incurred expenses for veterinary services and/or laboratory testing fees related to the recalled products can call the Blue Buffalo customer service department at (877) 523-9114 for reimbursement. ////////////////////////////////////////////////// P.S. This is a good company, which produces a good quality food. BUT, mistakes happen, and anytime you are dealing with mass production, it's Hard to fully control quality. Which again leads me to one of my recurring themes. Don't just feed kibble- especially one brand ALL the time. IF you have been wanting some specific at home recipes ( including yummy dog stew) go here: Pamper Pet Care.

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