Hi there Green Spotters. We're writing this blog with concern for the safety and health of pets eating Purina foods. Read on to learn why Purina should be recalling their foods while we wonder why they haven't done so. Pets are getting sick while eating Purina.     

As of January 4, 2024, the public Facebook group Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time has received over 200 anecdotal reports of pets that have become sick from eating Purnia, and sadly, over 60 of these pets have died.  These were previously healthy animals with nothing else in common other than eating Purina dry formulas. There does not seem to be one specific formula that is making pets sick, it seems to be from all different types of Purina, with Purina Pro Plan being the most common. If you or someone you know is feeding this food, we recommend you stop feeding it immediately! Do NOT wait until your pet gets sick or Purina issues a recall. They are not responding to these reports quickly. Severe vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and dehydration are the most frequently reported symptoms of pets who have become ill while eating Purina.           

What you can do:           

  • Stop feeding Purina immediately.
  • Report sickness to your veterinarian if your pet has had gastrointestinal upset recently while on a Purina formula. Work with your veterinarian to ease your dog or cat's symptoms. 
  • Report the sickness to the FDA. More on how to do that here
  • Report sickness to Purina. Document your conversations with Purina. Do not send your pet's veterinary records to Purina. If Purina requests you to send them the food your pet is on, be sure to send only a portion and keep it in your freezer for later reference.
  • Switch from Purina to a biologically appropriate dry or fresh food diet (gently cooked or raw. See our blog on fresh foods here).
  • Add probiotics to your pet's diet to help begin to heal your pet's gut biome. Talk to one of our knowledgeable team members for assistance choosing a probiotic supplement for your pet. Read more on how to heal upset stomachs with food and supplements.
  • Consider adding milk thistle to your pet's diet to help them detox from toxins that may be present in the Purina food. Check out our recommended milk thistle supplements.
If you've been with us for a while, you already know we're extremely particular about the foods we carry and promise only to carry the best of the best when it comes to food for your pets! If you're new here, welcome! We do extensive research on all of our brands so you can shop confidently, knowing any product you purchase will positively impact your pet's health. Not only do we want to ensure you're empowered with as much knowledge as possible when it comes to your pet's diet, but we're always mindful of your budget. Our main goal at TGS is to help you extend the health and happiness of your pet through nutrition. This means we will work with you one-on-one to find the best option for your pets and ensure you are comfortable feeding the food and knowing exactly how the food will benefit your furry family members.
 
If you or anyone you know are feeding Purina, please stop feeding the food and share this information. Our pet's lives may depend on it.
We welcome you to come by our store to seek a new diet for your dog or cat. Our knowledgeable team members can assist you with finding a healthy food for your pet that is also within your budget. For an even more in-depth experience, schedule a nutrition consultation with one of our certified nutrition experts here. 
 
DISCLAIMER: This blog is for informational purposes only to share with your veterinarian. At this time, there is NO recall on Purina products (as of 1/7/24) and no official brand statement confirming anything is wrong with the food. This blog is sharing the latest consumer complaints from pet parents reporting a sick pet after eating this food. Correlation does not equal causation, but the number of reports are alarming enough to share.

 
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