More than 70 dogs across Australia have been struck down by a debilitating and incurable illness, 7.30 can reveal, with a popular pet food being investigated as the cause. Melbourne University have confirmed 74 cases of megaesophagus, and in all cases the dogs ate Advance Dermocare. 29 апр. 2018 г.
What pet food is killing dogs in Australia?
At least 21 pet dogs have died in Victoria in the past two months, with investigations focusing on meat processed by a Gippsland knackery. Toxicology reports indicate horse and camel meat from the Northern Territory contained indospicine, a plant toxin that has a traumatic effect on the livers of dogs.
What dog food is killing dogs right now?
A pet food recall is widening after the Food and Drug Administration announced that more than two dozen dogs died after eating Sportmix brand dry kibble. The statement issued on Monday said that the suspect is aflatoxin, a byproduct of a corn mold Aspergillus flavus, which at high levels can kill pets.
What brand of dog food is making dogs sick?
Midwestern Pet Food Inc. announced the initial recall — which only included Sportmix products — on Dec. 30, saying in a statement that the company received reports that 28 dogs died and another eight got sick after eating select Sportmix brand pet foods that contained aflatoxins.
What dog food has been recalled in Australia?
RECALL ALERT: Pet Meat sourced from Gippsland's Maffra Knackery, also trading as Backman's Greyhound Supplies, has been recalled due to multiple deaths and sicknesses from severe liver disease.
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