I am very sorry for your loss. The problem was narrowed down to the dog’s kidneys, though veterinary staff could only guess at the cause. I’ve personally found that it was easier to transition him from the CRAP he was eating before slowly up the ladder of great-quality foods. -Change from Science Diet to a four-star wet food (something like the Nature’s Domain wet food-which is sold at Costco and is not yet listed on this site but that I’m positive would receive a four-star mark: http://www.naturesdomainpetfood.com/about-natures-domain/natures-domain-grain-free-turkey-and-pea-stew-for-dogs, or Artemis Fresh Mix canned food: https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/artemis-fresh-mix-dog-food-canned/). These are the next things you need to consider. The reason for the recall was a “supplier error” that added too much Vitamin D to some of the canned dog food. “That vitamin mix formula is not an ingredient in any of our dry foods, and there has been no reason to expand this voluntary recall to dry foods,” he says. I now feed my dog Taste of the Wild with added vegetables and organic meat/table scraps. She loves it! And remember to rotate SLOWLY, especially if you know your dog gets an upset tummy when you switch to fast. But “I knew she couldn’t have eaten anything else because I had spent every day with her and, because of her pancreatitis, never gave her anything except her prescription food.”. I will never feed her ANY processed “dog food” again. And rotate with raw. I don’t want to change her to a new food until I know for sure it’s the right thing. Did you have a necropsy done on either dog? He eats three smaller meals per day usually due to his large size. Go for it!! Some people have expressed concern that there may be toxic levels of Vitamin D in Hill’s Science Diet or Prescription Diet dry food, which has not been recalled. Science Diet changed their formula several times over the years that I used it. I get the grand kids,too. Who knows maybe the one I opened was slightly dented and was missed, but a tally NONE should be dented, as it’s a known fact that a slight dent can cause air to get in a can. I used to order it all the time. Nehrenz and the vet did everything they could to save Macy and bolster the dog’s kidney function. ^_^. That must have been horrible. I’d like to start out by saying to ChristyGH and dendad, I am SO SO sorry for your losses! Now I am reading this thread on how this food is crap and so forth. I assume the cans you used have those pull tops? Here is a link to the Diamond (people who make blue buffalo among others!) I know this is an old thread but I had to post my comment. Original review: July 2, 2020. I have a dog who has been on Hills for two years. My last baby died just a week ago. Montoya wants everyone to be aware of this recall — it’s especially critical, she believes, because so many dogs with pre-existing medical conditions were being fed this food, which in some cases may make them more susceptible to the toxic overdose of Vitamin D. “I think it’s important to note that a lot, if not all, of the food that was affected in the recall was prescription food,” Montoya tells Petful. Frankly, I think it might be a stretch. The one he was on when we took him home was Purina Puppy Chow (we got him four months ago and he’s three, not a puppy anymore). Macy took a rapid turn for the worse. Now that I know that your baby is already eating wet food and doesn’t need to be transitioned from dry to wet, I can offer you a whole new (shorter) transition plan (if you don’t mind), I just copied and pasted my old plan and deleted and reworded some stuff haha. My friend was notified by email a week after his dog was put down due to organ failure that the batch of Hill's Science diet he was feeding his … Vet said it was “probably” Addison’s disease and her death was from an Addison crisis .. and he said this without testing her. I cannot prove this is what killed my dog and my vet couldn't say what the cause of death was, but he was young and healthy, and the next thing I know, I'm had to put him down. As the days ticked by, Dolly just kept getting worse. April 25, 2020. And thanks for your condolences. I just lost my only boy 5 weeks ago due a lung cancer. And while some concerned pet lovers report that they cannot get a response from the company, others tell us that Hill’s has at least reached out to them. recalls I always worry whether the seal is intact on them and I could see where dents or even something else like a defect could possibly cause the seal to fail unknowingly. It’s stressful, I know! But this is so unsettling… I’m depressed as can be, she was my little baby girl, she’s all I had, she was the best company anyone could ask for.. I’ll keep updating as I learn more…, If anyone else has had experience with this dog food > Hills Prescription W/D < PLEASE let me know…it’s worth it to sign up and post on here…, Now I need to decide where I’ll have her cremated and have services for her…, #Annie, I love you more than anything and will miss you forever~ love Mommy.many kisses and hugs~. “She was full of life, alert and happy.”. His previous owners had him on pretty much whatever was on sale at the grocery store/whatever they decided to pick up from Costco that day (Pedigree, Purina etc.). Four of my five girls started eating Hill’s (Science Diet sister brand) by vet prescription for a kidney condition, a digestive condition and overweight. I think Melissaandcrew is suggesting to use Hi-Tek as your five-star dry food ^_^ I would say, though, that Hi-Tek’s grain-free formula (and I would suggest using a grain-free kibble, period) is pretty high in carbohydrates. She’d try. Well, it just got worse. You’ve given me a lot to think about and I’m so grateful for nice people like you. Our GSD is on Science Diet. -Then go to a 100% raw kibble (these raw kibbles come “dry” BUT they need to be re-hydrated with water so it really is more of a wet food than anything) like DNA (air-dried raw, stands for Dried N Alive): http://www.dnapetfood.com/node/20, or something similar. Love,hugs and prayers go out to you. Wheat, beef, dairy, eggs and chicken are all common sources of sensitivity. at this rate -- he will starve. https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/raw/5-star/. The convenience is nice, but I sure wish they would go back to the standard tops (have to be opened with a can opener) for safety reasons. The common thread running through all these experiences is the suddenness of the symptoms and how fast these beloved pets deteriorated. “I spoke with 2 representatives and a vet — 3 separate calls,” she tells Petful. Dog Food Advisor › Forums › Pet Memorials › Science Diet killed my dogs. For 4 years, Dolly had eaten a mixture of wet and dry Science Diet with no issues. It never cross my mind that I need to think otherwise. The suit was filed on behalf of several people whose pets died after eating the affected dog food — including one woman’s fully trained and certified service dog named Duncan. Last night was the hardest. It’s best to change your dog’s diet gradually and systematically. should make up no more than 20% of her daily diet (because it will throw off the balance supplied in the pre-made food), so you’ll want to give her maybe one pork neck one day and maybe one chicken heart the next day, and so on and so forth. is there a budget you need to stick to? Anyway, what I cook for my cats (I have no dog currently), is very simple: ground meat (I brown it) I mix … I do hope Dog food advisor does their own further research . But my last Chow never looked her age, was playful and acted like a puppy until this year. My little dog misses “Stretch” as much as we do, but I don’t want to go through this but one more time. I know some people here feed Nature’s Variety, Orijen, Fromms, Annamaet, Brothers, just to name a few. I wish I knew about dogfoodadvisor.com sooner. I’ll keep you posted as I know any results. “She was the cutest, sweetest dog ever,” says Alberto. I need a prescription to use it. I asked if I could stay to observe…it’s very unsettling to know your beloved “little girl” died, and you have no good reasons …yet. Everything except Science Diet made her ill. She is happy, active, and healthy, and we don't really care about what people on the internet say about it. Hi, Potatoes and yellow peas are digestible sources of carbohydrate for your dog and they are naturally gluten-free and grain-free. The brand’s dog foods include formulas for puppies, adults, small/toy dogs, weight control foods, mobility foods, and more. One smooth hair and one wirehair. Thank you Mah4angel. ( to think she and i were playing with her toys that morning and she seemed fine, except after she ate her dinner from a NEW can of Hills Prescription W/D) The Vet is aiming at Hills Prescription WD, as she knew I just bought a case when I was there with her the night before, and it is what I fed her. We eat a lot of rice as a family and now our dogs do too. On Dec. 20, 2018, Montoya switched Dolly to an all-canned diet because the dog had just had some teeth removed. Even the small bites versions. There are all kinds of recipes out there and even a few here. They are all healthy until they hit that downward spiral towards old age. We sent out our Hill’s recall alert on Jan. 31 — before it became national news. I contacted Hills and got a “That’s your problem” type answer. Despite getting few answers from Hill’s, Nehrenz says, “I do feel they convey genuine concern and are actively listening.”. More about Science Diet and why I’m glad I found out about it before getting more dogs. And if you’re in the United States and have not done so already, we urge you to sign up now for Petful’s FREE U.S. pet food recall alerts by email. I’d like to add to my recent post a few minutes ago. Have you talked to the company? When he was on kibble, he was very picky and refuses to eat. Hill’s Science Diet Wet Dog Food. Science Diet Dog Adult Perfect Weight 12.8 oz SKU 5210092 UPC 5274229750 All Date Codes/All Best Before Dates. I would feed her better than myself if it meant I wouldn’t lose another baby. -Then, switch from the five-star kibble to something that has raw in it like Nature’s Variety Instinct Raw Boost food (which has bits of freeze-dried raw in it): http://www.petflow.com/product/natures-variety/nature-s-variety-instinct-grain-free-raw-boost-venison-meal-lamb-meal-dry-dog-food. Learn about the differences between a raw food diet and dry kibble, and which dog food may be best for your furry friend. It is clear that Science Diet has a strong philosophy when it comes to how they do their business and this is extremely important. Dendad, have you looked up all the 4 and 5 star foods here? This is a very large dog who lives for food. Of course, now I feel extremely guilty for not changing food immediately, but I’ve always had trouble when I change my dog’s food, even though I’ve done it gradually. After several tests it was found that my dog had a dirty gut and was placed on Hills w/d prescription dog food. Dedicated to ethics and integrity in every aspect of our publications and courses, Dogs Naturally is your complete resource for natural canine health care. I do give him the rice and chicken mixture but that is much too expensive for me to feed him without mixing in some dry dog food, and of course since reading this I will find a safe dry dog food to give him. ... Do not trust a vet that actively stands by and possibly profits from a product thousands of people say have killed their pets. I quickly changed the subject and he forgot about it (Thank God). Last night I was searching for answers as I do every night and came across a page with so many complaints about Science Diet. It also states that even after the FDA discovered high levels of Vitamin D in several of Hill’s pet foods, the company continued to manufacture and distribute the tainted product: “Not only has Hill’s sold contaminated food, but it has dragged its feet in issuing a recall and in including all contaminated food within the scope of the recall. I lost my 10 years old dog to lymphoma early this year. Whether it be in Heaven or in another lifetime, whatever you happen to believe in ^_^. Fed toxic amounts of Vitamin D in Science Diet and Prescription Diet, the dogs went from “full of life and happy” to fighting for their lives within days. Montoya took her to the vet again, and they did more testing and prescribed something to help Dolly keep her food down. This is why adding fiber (with things like pureed pumpkin, hemp, chia, and flax seed, etc.) The little dog was given a 50/50 chance of recovering, but the next afternoon, her kidneys started shutting down. I even mixed it with high end canned. A subscriber named Cyndie M. told us, “I immediately stopped giving my dog the affected Science Diet food. Within a few days, Mashi went from being alert and full of life to stage 2 kidney failure. But I took her to the vet who said- her stomach had started to bloat for sone reason. The one left is a two year old Chihuahua female. Excess vitamin D in the diet can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling and weight loss. We have tried grain free. I spent a bunch of money on various flavors of Merrick after reading about that brand on this forum. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Earthborn Holistic products, they are GREAT quality and my Louie adores the Primitive Natural kibble. Remember though variety is key! I know that Science Diet is not at all optimal for our wonderful furry friends but shelters need all that they can get , I also wanted to add something that I forgot to my original comment, which is to start feeding raw meaty bones and organ meat (livers, hearts, etc.) But I didn’t hear back and I continued texting a couple more times, with no answer back( I later found out he was out of the country) I then called the office for the Emergency Hospital number and took her there. She loved the dog I just lost. I have fed my miniature dachshund science diet since she was 5 weeks old (she is 9). I have researched all dog foods dry and wet. But in December 2018, everything changed. We lost one of our GSG’s last OctoberBelieve me I understand your pain. “It was the worst 4 days of our lives, and [there was] nothing we could do to help her,” says Alberto. Hill’s Science Diet provides biology-based nutrition to anticipate your pet’s ever-changing needs as they grow from a puppy or kitten into an adult dog or cat. Thanks again. DiPiazza adds, “When we recognized this issue, the vitamin mixes received at Hill’s plants for use in our products, including other vitamin mixes used in dry foods, were tested and cleared for use. I am trying to get them to feed a better food and they are going to ask their vet first who is probably selling them that crappy Science Diet weight management food. 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If dogs go to heaven, I’m going to have a great reunion with about 25 babies someday. At first, this appeared to be another bout of pancreatitis. is important because it helps to nourish the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut as well as balancing out any other digestive problems. @PissedConsumer1970431. I will continue to do some research today on my own but if anyone can fast track me I would appreciate it. I have never fed Science Diet and luckily become dog food savvy before getting sucked into the “My vet knows everything” deal. On paper, it seems that Hill’s has a fairly strong quality-control process that it’s promising to reinforce with additional product testing. Be sure to read the entire article, including the updates. The fat-to-protein ratio should be around 50% (Hill’s Science Diet Adult Canned Dog Food has an average fat-to-protein ratio of 68% so we’re trying to start to reduce the fat-to-protein ratio with these four-star foods). What a change in my dog’s health. Made for healthy pets of every age and size, we also have options for dogs and cats with special needs — including weight management, healthy digestion and much more. Our oldest is five today, other will be five next month, other is 15 mos. “This is so horrible and very irresponsible of Hill’s,” Alberto tells Petful. Unfortunately, Nehrenz was far from alone. .He’s also had emotional issues brought on by fire works which started in the beginning of June in our neighborhood and continues every weekend even now so it’s been difficult to isolate the problem. I will be going to Petco as soon as it opens. If your dog is finicky and just won’t eat dry food, or he has … Several popular brands of dog food have up to 70 times the safe levels of vitamin D and could kill dogs who eat them, the Food and Drug Administration warned Monday. I know it’s easy to feel bad about your choice of diet for your babies but it is absolutely NOT your fault!! Reply. I have really gotten into dog nutrition since then and pretty much spend all my time after work reading about something to deal with that! Dog food has changed, but even more what we do to food animals has changed and corporate greed has outpaced all of it. I’m leaning towards Blue Buffalo, but need to look into it further. So sorry for all the loses.. nothing hurts as bad as losing a love one. Thanks. Not knowing the cause of the issue, Mashi’s vet recommended a switch to Hill’s k/d food. I can’t prove it, but I have a gut feeling, Science Diet killed both my dogs. I used to order it all the time. I too had a fur baby die in June. You have to transition SLOWLY, very very slowly. Consistent Soft Stool & Ear/yeast infection, Pet Food Lawsuits and Other Internet Noise, Adopted/Rescued senior dog with food/water/skin problems, Dog food for borderline kidney disease and allergies.
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