March 17, 2007: There has been a major pet food recall across North America because of links to deaths from kidney failure in pets. As of yet, there are no specific details available regarding why the pet foods are unsafe.
Please check the following website to see if your pet food is on the recall list.
Currently, the recall only applies to "cuts and gravy" style foods, not to dry foods.
If your pet has been eating any of the recalled pet foods and is showing signs of vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, increased thirst or increased or decreased urination, please call your veterinarian immediately.
For more information on brands of food, click on: www.menufoods.com/recall
or call 1-866-895-2708
Our numbers are all listed below for your convenience. Call your hospital and explain the situation to your veterinarian at your earliest convenience.
For information on kidney failure, see our Medical Index, or follow the links below:
Acute Kidney Failure in Cats
Chronic Kidney Failure in Dogs
Bulger Animal Hospital: (978) 682-9905
Muddy Creek Animal Care Center: (978) 948-2345
Essex County Veterinary Emergency Hospital: (978) 725-5544
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital: (781) 932-5802