Diamond Pet Foods is recalling limited production codes of certain types of cat food because they have a low level of thiamine. There have been no complaints regarding thiamine levels, or any other health issues, related to these products to date. The company has tested all of its brands for thiamine deficiency to be safe.
The products recalled include Premium Edge Finicky Adult Cat Formula dry cat food, Premium Edge Senior Cat Hairball Management Formula dry cat food, Premium Edge Kitten Formula dry cat food, Diamond Naturals Kitten Formula dry cat food, and 4health All Life Stages Cat Formula dry cat food. You can see the sizes, production codes, best by dates, and the states where the products were sold at the FDA web site.
Early symptoms of a thiamine deficiency in cats can include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. Later symptoms can include bending of the neck, wobbly walking, falling, circling, and seizures. If your cat experiences any of these symptoms, see your vet immediately. If properly treated, thiamine deficiency is usually reversible. For questions and more information, call the Pet Food Information Center at 1-888-965-6131 Sunday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm ET.
