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VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL
Virbac (Australia) Pty Ltd has decided to announce a voluntary recall of all batches of the
following products:
VeggieDent™ Chews For Dogs under 10kg; and
VeggieDent™ Chews For Dogs 10-30kg; and
VeggieDent™ Chews For Dogs over 30kg.
Relevant batch numbers of VeggieDent™ include C14808, C14908, C01409 and C1509.
This is purely a precautionary measure in the interests of animal welfare and the veterinary
profession. The decision has been made after discussion with key opinion leaders including
Dr Linda Fleeman BVSc PhD MACVSc Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine from the
Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney.
Virbac has recently received reports of dogs exhibiting signs suggestive of an acquired
proximal renal tubulopathy including polyuria, polydipsia and glucosuria in the absence of
concurrent hyperglycaemia. As part of their diet history these animals have consumed
VeggieDent™ as well as various products. There has been no establishment of a causal link
with the VeggieDent™ product range.
Virbac is actively investigating this issue and encourages the veterinary profession to report
any cases of dogs exhibiting similar changes following consumption of VeggieDent™. For
reporting purposes please contact Dr Gerard Lim BVSc on 1800 242 100.
Virbac (Australia) Pty Ltd is not aware of reports of similar illness occurring in other regions
where VeggieDent™ has already been established including North America, Europe and
Asia. VeggieDent™ products sold in Australia differ from products sold in other countries they
are irradiated as required by AQIS.
Bruce Bell
General Manager
Virbac (Australia) Pty Ltd |
