Pet Food Recall
Frequently Asked Questions about
the Menu Brands Pet Food Recall
What foods have been
recalled?
Click here for a complete listing of dog foods affected by the
recall.
Click here for a complete listing of cat foods affected by the
recall.
What should I do if I
have the recalled pet food in my house?
If the food is unopened, you may
return it to the store from which you purchased the food.
If the food is opened, do not
feed it to your pet. Dispose of the food so that your pet cannot
get to it.
My pet has eaten the
food that has been recalled. How do I know my pet is sick?
Signs of illness include loss of
appetite, lethargy, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden changes
in water consumption, or changes in the frequency or amount of
urination.
These signs may also occur with other
illnesses. Any animal showing these signs should be examined by a
veterinarian, even if the animal has not eaten any of the recalled
pet food.
My pet is showing
signs of illness. What do I do?
Have your pet examined by a veterinarian
as soon as possible.
What will my
veterinarian do?
Your veterinarian will examine your pet,
and will most likely take blood samples and collect a urine sample
to test for kidney disease or other problems. Other diagnostic
procedures, such as radiographs (x-rays) or ultrasound examinations,
may be recommended to eliminate other causes of kidney disease and
vomiting.
If the tests determine that your pet has
kidney disease, your veterinarian may recommend treatment including
intravenous fluid therapy and medications.
What is in the food
that is making animals sick?
The cause of the illnesses is not yet
known. Because the cause is not known, the treatment can not be
specifically directed to one cause. Generalized treatment for
kidney disease and vomiting is recommended until a more specific
treatment can be determined.
How do I report my
pet’s illness from the pet food?
You should contact your state
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Consumer Complaint Coordinator.
For a state-by-state list of Coordinators,
click here. Please include as much information as possible,
including the specific product name, lot numbers, veterinarian’s
report and diagnosis, etc.
Where can I go for
up-to-date information?
The
American Veterinary
Medical Association’s home page includes links to more
information, and is updated as soon as new information becomes
available. |
