Beware: Texas Dog Owners Are Warned About Pet Food Recall

If you have a dog, there's a good chance you pay almost as much attention to what goes into their food bowl as you do your own dinner plate. After what happened at our house Friday night, this latest dog food recall certainly got my attention.

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My wife and I were eating dinner while feeding our animals. I was taking care of the cats while she fed our dog, Jane. Shortly after Jane started eating, she began coughing and acting like she was choking.

We immediately dropped what we were doing and went to her.

A Scary Moment With Our Dog Jane

Jane eventually stopped coughing long enough to run to her water bowl and drink quite a bit. I checked her food and noticed she had eaten some of her dry dog food, while the little bacon-stick treats I had put on top were still there.

I gave her fresh food, added some ice cubes to her water, and we kept a close eye on her throughout the night. Thankfully, she seemed fine afterward.

I want to be clear: Jane was eating dry dog food, and there is no indication her experience had anything to do with this recall. But after watching your dog struggle like that, a pet-food safety alert suddenly becomes very personal.

Fromm Canned Dog Food Is Being Recalled

Fromm Family Foods announced a voluntary recall on August 21 involving 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food because of possible metal contamination.

The recalled Turkey Pâté is in 12.2-ounce cans with UPC 072705118700. The recalled Milo's Meatloaf Pâté comes in 12.5-ounce cans with UPC 072705132324. Both have a Best By date of 03/2029 and specific lot codes listed by the FDA.

The affected products were distributed through neighborhood pet stores and online retailers in Texas and the United States.

Why Metal in Dog Food Is Dangerous

According to the recall announcement, dogs that ingest metal could experience choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or stomach discomfort. Sharp pieces could cause cuts to the mouth or gastrointestinal tract and, in some cases, lead to an intestinal blockage.

Fortunately, no illnesses or injuries connected to these recalled products had been reported when the announcement was issued.

Consumers should stop feeding the affected food and return it to the retailer. If your dog has eaten one of the recalled products and is showing symptoms, contact your veterinarian.

After our scare with Jane, I'll certainly be paying even closer attention to recalls involving our four-legged family members. I love you Jane.