Dog food recalled after reports of pets losing their sight
Summary
A dog food company called Years has recalled all its fresh meals after some dogs developed an eye condition that can cause pain and sight loss. The company linked the problem to a new ingredient, buckwheat, added to their meals several months ago.Key Facts
- Years recalled all its fresh dog meals because of reports of dogs developing dry eye, a condition that makes eyes sore and can cause blindness if untreated.
- The eye condition is called sudden bilateral dry eye, affecting both eyes by reducing tear production.
- About 192 customers reported possible eye problems out of around 40,000 customers.
- Some dogs responded well to treatment, while others had slower or limited improvement.
- The affected dog food had recently added buckwheat, which might be causing the eye issues.
- Years runs a subscription service and sells its food in some stores like Pets at Home.
- Dog owners created Facebook groups to share information and discuss legal options related to the recall.
- The Royal Kennel Club explains symptoms of dry eye include redness, pain, and discharge, and warns untreated cases can lead to blindness.
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