Hill’s Pet Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Select Canned Dog Food for Excessive Vitamin D

February 1, 2019

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling and withdrawing select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues depending on the level of vitamin D and the length of exposure. 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. Pet parents with dogs who have consumed any of the products listed and are exhibiting any of these signs should contact their veterinarian. In most cases, complete recovery is expected after discontinuation of feeding.

In the United States, the affected canned dog foods were distributed through retail pet stores and veterinary clinics nationwide. No dry foods, cat foods, or treats are affected.

Pet owners who purchased the product with the specific lot/date codes listed should discontinue feeding and dispose of those products immediately or return unopened product to your retailer for a refund. If you purchased recalled food in the clinic, please return it to us for a refund. If you purchased recalled food through our online pharmacy, please contact Vetsource at (877) 738-4443. 

Hill’s Pet Nutrition learned of the potential for elevated vitamin D levels in some of our canned dog foods after receiving a complaint in the United States about a dog exhibiting signs of elevated vitamin D levels.  Their investigation confirmed elevated levels of vitamin D due to a supplier error.

Hill’s has identified and isolated the error and, to prevent this from happening again, they have required their supplier to implement additional quality testing prior to their release of ingredients.  In addition to their existing safety processes, they are adding their own further testing of incoming ingredients.

This voluntary recall only impacts canned dog food and primarily in the United States. It is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Please click here for a list of recalled products and full notice. As always, please call or email us if you have any questions at 651-224-3038 or clinic@grandavevet.com.