Iams Cat Food Recall
The bond between a pet owner and their pet is often an overlooked companionship. With each special bond that you have with your pets you expect that taking good care of them is enough to keep them from harm. Unfortunately there are items for your pet that can cause them serious injuries and even death. On June 14th, 2010 Iams released a statement recalling their Iams ProActive Health canned cat food in the 3 and 5.5 cans with expiration dates of September 2011 and June 2012.
The cat food was sold nationwide and contained a lack of thiamine which cats need in their food in order to be healthy. The vitamin is necessary for the health of the cat’s central nervous system. When a cat does not have enough thiamine for a long period of time, a variety of things can occur.
The symptoms that your cat may feel if they have been eating the cat food includes: loss of weight, vomiting, loss of appetite, salivation, downward curving of the neck, wobbly gait, falling, and seizures. Different breeds of cats may experience only some of symptoms and sometimes all. If you think that your cat is suffering from a thiamine deficiency then contacting a veterinarian as soon as possible. The risk of your cat suffering any serious health problems is lowered if your cat was eating the defective cat food along with other cat food. The other Iams food was not at risk. If you purchased the defective cat food you may pursue a refund with Procter & Gamble who has someone available from 9am until 7pm at the following number: 877-340-8826.
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