Pet Food Recall: Full Cat & Dog Food Recall, Treats Recall List Online

Pet food recall list now online in full – No matter how much information is made available it is almost impossible to keep up as at times it seemed that new dog and cat food was added to the pet food recall list every day.  The questions cat and dog owners always have is – ‘I feed my dog (this brand) has it been recalled, what is it safe?

Congress has already started grilling the FDA, and pet owners want answers on how exactly this could have happened.  Almost exactly a month after a deadly contaminated pet food scandal hit America, businesses are still being told to remove more brands from shelves and government officials still cannot give the all-clear.

Pet Food Recall: Full Cat & Dog Food Recall, Treats Recall List Online

No one can yet say for certain how the wheat gluten, which is used to thicken food gravy, was contaminated but no one is willing to take any chances.  For now – the best advice comes from your veterinarian.  And the AVMA has posted a full recall list t assist concerned owners.

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The AVMA advises to lease note that the list contains all recall information that has come to the attention of the AVMA, but it is not guaranteed to be complete.  The number and brands of pet foods that have been recalled in connection to contaminated wheat gluten has grown since Menu Foods, a private-label pet food producer based in Canada, initially announced the recall on March 16. The AVMA Pet Food Recall list consolidates all manufacturer, brand and formulation information.

What to do?

The AVMA also reminds pet owners what should be done if an animal is found to be affected by these contaminated pet foods. Most importantly, pets need to be seen and treated by a veterinarian. If your pet shows signs of loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting or change in urination, consult a veterinarian immediately.

The AVMA wants all veterinarians to know that any reporting problems with the FDA complaint lines have been addressed and they should continue to call the FDA's Consumer Complaint Coordinator for their state.

Contact the manufacturer

Although the comprehensive AVMA Pet Food Recall List contains all recall information that has come to the attention of the AVMA, it is not guaranteed to be complete. The AVMA encourages all concerned to contact the specific manufacturer regarding the status of any particular pet food or treat.