Kroger’s Pet Food Recalled in 19 states because of contamination with a Cancer-Causing Fungal Toxin referred to as “Aflatoxin” that can cause Pet Liver Failure in Dogs and Cats.. The FDA has issued yet another new pet food recall affecting 2 brands of dog food and 4 lines of cat food sold at Kroger’s Supermarkets in over 19 states. Pet Pride Cat Food and Old Yeller Dog Food are two of Kroger’s recalled pet food lines that are contaminated with the fungal toxin called Aflatoxin. Aflatoxin, is a potent cancer-causing fungal toxin that can lead to pet liver failure if ingested and may be fatal in dogs and cats left untreated. Aflatoxin is a carcinogenic toxin produced from the growth of a fungus called Aspergillus flavus.
Aflatoxin pictured on the left, is a potent cancer causing fungal toxin that can lead to pet liver failure if ingested and may be fatal in dogs and cats left untreated.
Aflatoxin is a carcinogenic toxin produced from the growth of a fungus called Aspergillus flavus seen in the photograph on the right.
Aspergillus fungi are commonly found growing for example on corn and a variety of other cereal grains and crops.
The development and severity of toxic pet signs varies with the amount of the recalled food ingested and your dog and/or cats individual susceptibility to this fungal toxin.
If your dog or cat show any signs of pet liver failure, including sluggishness or lethargy, lack of appetite, jaundice or a yellowish tint to your pets eyes and/or gums, vomiting and severe diarrhea with or without blood, please see your veterinarian ASAP.
Kroger stores included in this pet food recall involve the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
This pet food recall also includes Dillon’s and Grebes’ stores located in Kansas and Missouri; Baker’s stores in Nebraska; Food 4 Less stores in Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana (Chicago area); and Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana.
Pet owners who have purchased any of the recalled pet foods should not feed them to their dogs or cats. Recalled pet food products may be returned for a refund or replacement.
Pet owners may contact Kroger toll-free at 1-800-632-6900 or visit Kroger’s web site.
Further Kroger Pet Food Recall information and details are available
at the Federal Drug Administration’s web site. Click this link for details: FDA’s web site.
Below is a list of the current Kroger Recalled Pet Foods:
* Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088128
* Pet Pride Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071357
* Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111088152
* Pet Pride Tasty Blend Poultry & Seafood Cat Food sold in 18 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074580
* Pet Pride Kitten Formula Food sold in 3.5 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071903
* Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 22 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074566
* Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111074563
* Kroger Value Cat Food sold in 3 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111000018
* Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 15 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code: 1111071559
* Kroger Value Chunk Dog Food sold in 50 lb. packages with a sell by date of OCT 23 11 DP and OCT 24 11 DP under the following UPC code:1111000108
I remember being told not to give dogs (or cats) aspirin.I know someone who is giving a dog aspirin for pain.The dog has seizures which cause pain.I was worried about the aspirin.What do we give dogs for pain?
Hi Barbara
Aspirin can lead to canine stomach (gastric) ulcers and internal bleeding in dogs and should not be given for dog pain relief.
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Thank you
Dr Carol Osborne, DVM
Hi Barbara
We have found that many of our canine epileptic patients benefit from the Paaws Dog Vitamins available at chagrinfallspetclinic.com along with a home-made diet. The paaws vitamins balance out pet home made diets and in some cases have completely eliminating the need for prescription anti-epileptic medications including phenobarbital and dogs have stopped seizuring completely. In other cases the paaws vitamins have reduced dog seizure frequency and allowed dog owners to reduce the dose of phenobarbital needed which benefits the dogs health and is very helpful to preserve and manitain normal canine liver functuion.
Dr Carol Osborne, DVM
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Hi Myrna
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Dr Carol
All of the info on the Pet News blog concerning the relationship of Jerky Treats to Fanconi Syndrome is now 2 to 3 years old. Is there any updated info available? Were Jerky Treats ever in fact determined to be the causative agent?
This information on Jerky treats is current and was issued by the AVMA a couple weeks ago.
To protect your pets health, avoid all jerky treats and avoid all pet food and pet treats for dogs and cats made in China.
The Jerky treats and opther Chinese pet treats have been cited as causing Canine Fanconi Syndrome and Acute Dog Liver Failuire
Thank you
Dr Carol Osborne, DVM
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Well these are very nice information many people have no awareness about pets health…
Hi dr. Carol
I’m from Venezuela, 2 days ago mi min pincher named Aussie got in a fight with a big dog and he ended with a broken leg, i had to leave him at the vet clinic, they are giving it to me today with a splint on the broken leg, i would like to know what special treatment or diet should i give him, he is quite hyper and jumpy normally, i’m afraid that the leg might not make it.
Hi Candy
A good organice or home made diet, nursing care and a natural vitamin like Paaws Dog Vitamins available at chagrinfallspetclinic.com wll be quite helpful for your dog. Paaws Dog Vitamins are all-natural, USA made and are patented for dogs. Paaws Vitamins have helped many dogs with bone fractures similar to yours to speed healing time, safely reduce pain and discomfort and boost internal immunity. I am glad to review your dogs x-rays if you can get a copy on a CD and e-mail to me at drcarol@chagrinfallspetclinic.com. You are welcome to contact our veterinary office toll free at 866 372 2765 and we can discuss this in detail.
Thank you
Dr Carol Osborne, DVM
`”- oh that is a nice piece of information, kinda refreshing on my brain ”*
Oh my goodness! an wonderful post!
Thank you
Dr Carol
Cherry Eye: Im not sure the post was recent or not…(The Owner had posted *the dog who was set for surgery for Feb. 28th* My Chow Chow just had the surgery done on Wed.2/16/11 it cost less than $400.00 and that included him getting netured also. The price to fix eye was $277.00 and then whatever the sedation was. So when I see the other prices above or on the internet… You may want to check around if money is an issue but its a fairley simple surgery from what I understand. Good Luck & hope everything goes ok… Also, the 28th is around the corner and Ive heard that cherry eye doesnt really bother the dog at all and out vet said we could wait a few weeks ours selves.
Hi Brandy,
I realize you were pleased with the price and hope your vet did not remove the Cherry Eye Gland, which is referred to as the 3rd eye lid or the gland of the nictitans. This surgical procedure takes less than 5 minutes to perform but these dogs usually end up suffering from a lifetime of Dry Eye, Corneal ulcers and big bills at the vet as a result.
In dogs affected with Cherry Eye in both eyes, even Board Certified Canine Eye Specialists recommend and most are only willing to tack down just one gland and of those up to 50% still fail!
That old saying”you get what you pay for” is TRUE in many cases.
I wish you the best, am always glad to help and would be interested in hearing how your dog is doing now.
Thank you
Dr Carol
My dog Homer has on occasion smell my drop in sugar. He woke me up yesterday a.m. about 6:00 whining for me to wake up. When I did, I was wet from the sweat…tested and sugar read 46…ate two cookies…he and I went back to sleep. Hmmm……………
Hi Jennifer,
Your dog is a real lifesaver!
Because dogs have a 6th sense located in what’s referred to as the vomero-nasal gland, they are able to sense and detect may things from pending earthquakes to low blood sugar levels in diabetic people like yourself.
Dogs are truly “man’s best friend”
Thank you
Dr Carol
Dr Carol,
I have a yorkie poodle mix he had a bad fall onto his hind legs and his right leg is broken. The vet took 2 x-rays and they said that he broke the tribia and fibia. They said that one usually serves as a splint for the other but since he broke both surgery may be needed.
They bandaged and splinted his leg and gave me anti-inflamitory for him. They want me to take him to a specialist but they want 200 dollars just to look at him. The vet said that we can try to just splint and bandage his leg every week but it may not heal properly and that would cost us $100 dollars a week at least.
I know that surgery will be $3000 to $4000 dollars.
What should we do? He is 12 weeks and is laying down most of the day.
Thank you
I am always glad to review x-rays and offer my suggestions.
Please feel free to contact my veterinary office toll free at 866-372-2765.
Thank you
Dr Carol