Dog-food brand Science Diet has joined the list of brands being pulled from shelves due to potentially elevated vitamin D levels.
The company, owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, voluntarily recalled many flavors in its canned-dog food portfolio.
While vitamin D is essential for your dog’s health, too much of it can hurt your dog. If a dog has elevated levels of vitamin D in her system, she may display a number of symptoms, including vomiting, increased urination, increased desire to drink water, drooling, weight loss and loss of appetite. If vitamin D levels are extremely high, it can lead to kidney failure, among other health issues.
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If you think your dog has been exposed to dog food with elevated vitamin D levels, take her to the vet immediately. According to the FDA, a dog will often make a full recovery by discontinuing the food.
Hill’s is just the latest company that has pulled its food from shelves due to excessive vitamin D. Since last November, eight brands have recalled its dog food for this reason.
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Below is a list of the dog food that is part of the recall, along with the SKU and lot code/date code.
Here is where that information is displayed on the food.
| Product Name | SKU Number | Lot Code/Date Code |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® c/d® Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz
|
3384 | 102020T10 |
| 102020T25 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz | 3389 | 102020T04 |
| 102020T10 | ||
| 102020T19 | ||
| 102020T20 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 5.5oz | 3390 | 102020T11 |
| 112020T23 | ||
| 122020T07 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine 5.5oz | 5403 | 102020T17 |
| 112020T22 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® g/d® Canine 13oz | 7006 | 112020T19 |
| 112020T20 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Canine 13oz | 7008 | 092020T30 |
| 102020T07 | ||
| 102020T11 | ||
| 112020T22 | ||
| 112020T23 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® j/d® Canine 13oz | 7009 | 112020T20 |
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® k/d® Canine 13oz | 7010 | 102020T10 |
| 102020T11 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine 13oz | 7017 | 092020T30 |
| 102020T11 | ||
| 102020T12 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® z/d® Canine 13oz | 7018 | 102020T04 |
| 112020T22 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic + Mobility Canine Vegetable & Tuna Stew 12.5oz | 10086 | 102020T05 |
| 102020T26 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® w/d® Canine Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5oz | 10129 | 102020T04 |
| 102020T21 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® i/d® Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5oz | 10423 | 102020T17 |
| 102020T19 | ||
| 112020T04 | ||
| Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Derm Defense® Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5oz | 10509 | 102020T05 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Small & Toy Breed Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 5.8oz | 4969 | 102020T18 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Puppy Chicken & Barley Entrée 13oz | 7036 | 102020T12 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7037 | 102020T13 |
| 102020T14 | ||
| 112020T23 | ||
| 112020T24 | ||
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Turkey & Barley Dog Food 13oz | 7038 | 102020T06 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Chicken & Beef Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7040 | 102020T13 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult Light with Liver Dog Food 13oz | 7048 | 112020T19 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7055 | 092020T31 |
| 102020T13 | ||
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food 13oz | 7056 | 092020T31 |
| 112020T20 | ||
| 112020T24 | ||
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée 13oz | 7057 | 112020T19 |
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew dog food 12.5oz | 10452 | 102020T14 |
| 102020T21 | ||
| Hill’s® Science Diet® Adult 7+ Youthful Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew dog food 12.5oz | 10763 | 102020T04 |
| 102020T05 | ||
| 112020T11 |
Dog parents should return or dispose of the food. If return, they will be issued a refund.
For further assistance, contact Hill’s at 1-800-445-5777.
