Nutro Recalls Cat Food

Nutro has issued a recall of a couple of their dry cat foods due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in the product. Apparently a production error by a US-based premix supplier is the cause of the problem. NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO® MAX® Cat Dry Foods with "Best If Used By Dates" between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010 were the brands affected by the recall. More information is available on the Nutro website or by telephone at 800-833-5330 between the hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST.

While the specifics of the mineral imbalances have not been communicated to us yet, the FDA had this to say about the recall: While we have received no consumer complaints related to this issue, cat owners should monitor their cat for symptoms, including a reduction in appetite or refusal of food, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea. If your cat is experiencing health issues or is pregnant, please contact your veterinarian.

Steve McBride, DVM