Jan 23 2009
Recalled: PetSmart’s Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits
PetSmart’s Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits Recalled Over Peanut Butter Salmonella Contamination Fears
“What dog foods have been recalled due to the peanut butter salmonella scare?”
“Is this pet treat recall related to the peanut butter recall?”
“What should I do if I bought recalled dog treats?”
“What are the symptoms of salmonella in a dog or cat?”
Pet owners beware! Another pet food recall has been issued, this time for dog treats.
PetSmart has recalled its Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits, which may be tainted with salmonella. The recalled dog treats were sold between August 21, 2008 and January 19, 2009.
This is said to be the result of a wider recall issued for peanut butter that’s used to manufacture an array of food products, including these pet treats. The peanut butter has been linked to salmonella contamination that’s sickened dozens of humans.
How Can I Tell if My Dog’s Treats Have Been Recalled?
PetSmart has released the following information on what dog treats have been recalled:
- Small Assorted 32 oz. - UPC 73725702900
- Small/Medium Assorted 4 lb. - UPC 73725700601
- Small/Medium Assorted 8 lb. - UPC 73725700605
- Small/Medium Assorted 10 lb. - UPC 73725702755
- Large Assorted 8 lb. - UPC 73725700638
- Extra Large Assorted 8 lb. - UPC 73725700779
- Peanut Butter 4 lb. - UPC 73725700766
Any customer who purchased these Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits from PetSmart is urged to return the recalled pet treats for a refund or exchange.
Additional information on this salmonella-related dog treat recall is available by calling the PetSmart Customer Service Hotline at 1-888-839-9638.
How Can I Tell if My Dog Has Salmonella?
Symptoms of salmonella in cats and dogs include:
- Vomiting (often with blood in the vomit)
- Diarrhea (often with blood present)
- Fever
- Refusing to Eat
- Gurgling and Bubbling Sounds in the Abdomen
- Lethargy
- Dehydration (usually severe)
- Drooling and Panting (often a sign of nausea and/or pain in dogs and cats)
Symptoms of salmonella in dogs and cats most commonly arise about 72 hours after exposure.
Notably, Salmonella is a very tricky illness in that it can be passed between species; this is fairly unusual. Typically, dogs cannot pass illnesses to humans and vice versa. But salmonella can be passed between cats and dogs and between humans and dogs, etc., so extra precautions must be taken if a case of salmonella is supsected.
Notably, the ASPCA is urging dogs owners, cat owners and other animal lovers to avoid all pet foods and pet treats containing peanut butter until the full scope of the peanut butter salmonella contamination situation is determined.
Where Can I Learn More About Pet Food Recalls and Salmonella in Cats and Dogs?
To learn more, check out the Pet Food Recall Page .
Here, you’ll find information on the latest cat and dog food recalls, what to do if you found you’ve purchased a recalled pet food, along with information about the symptoms of salmonella in dogs and cats.
Also check out Is My Dog Sick? and Is My Dog Dehydrated? for tips on caring for a sick pet during a pet food recall.
