Dog food killing dogs: warning

Update: 40 dogs killed so far, and many more are dying. Note the brands that are reported to kill animals are Legends, Hi-Pro and Buddies.


http://www.ewn.co.za/articleprog.aspx?id=65527


Vets worried public doesn’t know enough about deadly dog food
Camilla Bath

The South African Veterinary Association has reported that over 40 dogs have now died after eating poisonous dog food.

The contaminated brands, Legends, Hi-Pro and Buddies, are believed to include afla-toxins produced by fungus.

The association’s president, Anthea Fleming, said pet owners must be more responsible and feed their dogs properly.

“It’s actually even worse, so it’s quite clear the public isn’t aware of the food which is contaminated. More dogs are dying so it’s really important that people look at the food they are feeding,” she said.


Update: As far as I can determine, the only way to spell this term is "aflatoxicosis". Do not accept any other spelling, as they are all based on ignorance. I have done my research closely, and this is the only way to spell the word. It is a nasty, lethal fungus.

Two years ago, Royal Canin's dog food killed hundreds of dogs. We are now in a similar crisis. I would strongly recommend chatting to Silke Kaiser re this.

Original post: Jenny Nel has forwarded this warning. Apparently 16 dogs have died so far.

A problem with aflatoxicosis in dog food causing liver failure has been observed in 12 dogs. The foods that were used and reported were Hi-Pro and Pick + Pay No Name Brand. Usually only certain batches are affected when this happens, but advise people to be on the safe side until we get a press release from Onderstepoort.

Regards
Derek
The Hopeful Foundation

Hopeful Federation, P O Box 17366, Norkem Park, Gauteng 1631, South Africa

The article is confirmed here:

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Tainted-food-kills-16-dogs-20110426

and here


http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/tainted-dog-food-behind-12-deaths-1.1061038

Explanation: Aflatoxicosis is caused by a fungus on the dog food.The toxin attacks the liver and breaks it down. All the dogs admitted for the poisoning died. The toxin can cause vomiting and bleeding and is usually fatal.