FDA investigating elevated levels of vitamin D in Hill's recallMarch 22, 2019The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it is looking into the presence of elevated levels of vitamin D in Hill's Pet Nutrition canned dog food. The news comes after the pet food company issued an expanded recall on Wednesday for 85 total lots of 33 varieties (SKUs) of its canned dog foods after receiving complaints dogs eating the food were experiencing vitamin D toxicity. Currently, the recall is only for canned dog food and does not affect canned cat food, dry food (kibble), or treats. Hill's says the products in both recalls were made with the same vitamin premix. According to the FDA, the recall was expanded after it requested that Hill's test samples of food it had produced that were not part of the original recall. Hill's conducted that testing and issued the expanded recall of 19 additional products of canned dog food. In a letter sent to veterinarians, Hill's Pet Nutrition vice president and general manager, Jesper Nordengaard said, "We understand this recall has caused pet parents considerable anxiety and that the well-being of their pets may have been affected. We are also aware of the disruption and difficulty this has caused you and your …
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Hill's facing class-action lawsuit over excessive vitamin D levelsFebruary 22, 2019A lawsuit has been filed against Hill’s Pet Nutrition for selling dog food containing too much vitamin D.
Hill's recalls canned dog food due to high Vitamin D levelsFebruary 4, 2019Hill's Pet Nutrition is recalling some of its canned dog food over concerns of elevated levels of Vitamin D. The announcement comes after Hill's received a complaint about a dog exhibiting signs of excessive Vitamin D. An investigation by the company confirmed elevated levels of Vitamin D due to a supplier error. The affected canned dog foods were distributed through retail pet stores, as well as veterinary clinics and e-commerce. No dry foods, cat foods, or treats are part of the recall. Vitamin D is essential for dogs; however, it can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss when ingested in high levels. In a statement, Hill's says, "We care deeply about all pets and are committed to providing pet parents with safe and high-quality products. Hill's has identified and isolated the error and, to prevent this from happening again, we have required our supplier to implement additional quality testing prior to their release of ingredients. In addition to our existing safety processes, we are adding our own further testing of incoming ingredients." For a list of the recalled canned dog food, click here. Pet owners with dogs who have consumed …
Hill's Pet Nutrition funds major renovation at KSU veterinary collegeNovember 27, 2018Kansas State University (KSU) College of Veterinary Medicine has received a record sponsorship by Hill’s Pet Nutrition to fund the school’s renovation of Mosier Hall.
Australian vet awarded 2018 WSAVA, Hill's Next Generation honorAugust 15, 2018Dr. Guyan Weerasinghe, an Australian veterinarian working in small animal practice and as a state government veterinary officer, has been honored by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and Hill's Pet Nutrition as the winner of the 2018 Next Generation Veterinary Award. The award acknowledges the work of a veterinarian who graduated within the past 10 years and who has contributed significantly to the betterment of companion animals, the veterinary profession, and society at large. He graduated from the University of Queensland in 2011, gaining experience in dairy practice in New Zealand and in shelter medicine in Sydney, Australia. In 2017, he achieved a master's in veterinary public health and became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. In his current role at Greencross Caloundra, a companion animal practice on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, he maintains a small animal caseload and works alongside local animal rescue groups. Through his work for the Queensland Government's Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, he is involved with animal disease surveillance and response and increasing the awareness of public health risks in veterinary practice, including small animal clinics. He also collaborates on a number of …
Hill's to host free livestream pet nutrition symposiumApril 23, 2018The Hill's Global Symposium 2018 will be available free of charge to veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and veterinary students around the world via a 24-hour educational livestream. The symposium, which takes place on April 27-28 in Lisbon, will be available for on-demand content between June 1, 2018, and May 31, 2019. Delegates attending in person also will be able to review lectures they attended and share them with colleagues. Adventures of Aging: Early Chronic Kidney Disease & Growing Older, the symposium theme, focuses on the role of nutrition in helping animals age healthfully. During the event, veterinary experts from around the world will discuss the implications of recent research into aged dogs and cats by Hill's, early chronic kidney disease, and the key role of nutrition in increasing both quality and length of life. Speakers also will discuss strategies to address potentially misleading and inaccurate information pet owners might find through internet research or other sources. In addition, they will present advice on optimizing practice performance through the use of social media and e-commerce. For each delegate who registers for the Hill's Global Symposium, either live in Lisbon or via the 24-hour livestream, Hill's will make a €1 …
Hill's announces Assistance Dog of the Year for 2017July 3, 2017Assistance dogs provide valuable services to people worldwide. A competition put together by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, with the help of the veterinary journal Clinician's Brief decided to ask veterinarians to nominate assistance dogs they've treated, and then chose the Assistance Dog of the Year.
WSAVA, Hill's announce 2016 'Next Generation' veterinary award winnerSeptember 22, 2016Julie Stafford, a veterinarian from Alaska, has been named by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and Hill's Pet Nutrition as the 2016 ‘Next Generation’ Veterinary Award winner.
