San Francisco dog lovers are on alert after a national recall of certain puppy milk replacers that veterinarians say can put fragile, bottle-fed pups at risk. Revival Animal Health has pulled select batches of its Breeder’s Edge Foster Care and Shelter’s Choice puppy milk formulas after testing turned up inconsistent vitamin D levels. The warning is aimed at anyone caring for orphaned or bottle-fed puppies, as well as shelters and rescue groups that depend on powdered milk replacers to keep litters alive.
How the recall came to light
As reported by FOX5 San Diego, the company initiated a voluntary recall that the Food and Drug Administration posted last Friday. Local and national retailers were alerted after an internal investigation found variable vitamin D concentrations across different lots.
Which products are affected
The FDA’s recall notice lists seven product and pack-size combinations, including Shelter’s Choice Canine Milk Replacer (1 lb, UPC 817160011087) and Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer (18 lb, UPC 817160011025). The notice covers best-by dates from mid-2026 through 2028 and states that the affected items were sold nationwide through online retailers and brick-and-mortar pet stores. The agency notes that two complaints of rickets have been reported so far and instructs consumers to stop using the listed products immediately and contact Revival Animal Health for a full refund at 1-877-870-4059, per the company announcement on the FDA site.
Symptoms to watch for and where to get help
Dogs that ingest elevated levels of vitamin D can develop vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst and urination, excessive drooling, or weight loss; at very high levels, vitamin D can cause renal dysfunction, the FDA warns. Veterinary toxicology resources, such as the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, recommend contacting your veterinarian or a poison-control hotline right away if you suspect exposure. The ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline both publish guidance and emergency contact numbers for urgent cases.
Where it was sold and what local caretakers should do
Industry coverage indicates the recall affects products distributed across the United States, so Bay Area retailers, shelters, and rescue groups are being urged to comb through their shelves for the UPCs and best-by dates listed by the FDA. If you or your organization stocked any of the named items, stop feeding them immediately, follow your retailer’s return instructions, and hang on to package labels and lot information in case your veterinarian or a testing lab requests it. For full details and the complete product list, see the FDA recall posting and the company contact information provided there.
