Saturday, May 12, 2012

RECALL ALERT: Nestle Purina PetCare is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets OM Overweight Management canned cat food. Analytical testing of the product sample by FDA indicated a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/11/4484324/nestle-purina-voluntarily-recalls.html
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  1. EMEdvmMay 13, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurological signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, falling, circling and seizures. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these signs. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.

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