Canine Milk Replacers Recalled for Elevated Vitamin D
Summary
Revival Animal Health of Orange City, IA voluntarily recalls Breeder's Edge Foster Care and Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacers due to variable levels of Vitamin D. Affected products were sold nationwide through online and retail pet stores in multiple package sizes. Two complaints of rickets have been reported to date. Consumers are advised to discontinue use and contact the company for a full refund.
What changed
Revival Animal Health initiated a voluntary recall of Breeder's Edge Foster Care and Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacers after investigation revealed variable levels of Vitamin D in some products. Affected products include multiple sizes of stand-up resealable bags (1 lb, 3.5 lb, 8 lb, 4.5 lb, 18 lb, 20 lb) and 12 oz jars with various best-by dates through early 2028. Two complaints of rickets have been reported.\n\nPet owners who have purchased these products should immediately stop feeding them to dogs and contact Revival Animal Health at 1-877-870-4059 for a full refund. Retailers and distributors should remove affected products from shelves and inventory. Dogs showing symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, weight loss, or renal dysfunction should be taken to a veterinarian.
What to do next
- Discontinue use of affected products immediately
- Contact the company at 1-877-870-4059 to return products for a full refund
- Contact a veterinarian if dogs exhibit symptoms after consuming affected products
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Company Announcement Date:
April 17, 2026
FDA Publish Date:
April 17, 2026
Product Type: Animal & Veterinary
Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Variable levels of Vitamin D Company Name: Revival Animal Health Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Breeder’s Edge, Shelter’s Choice Product Description: Product Description Canine milk replacer
Company Announcement
Revival Animal Health of Orange City, IA is recalling Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® Canine and Shelter’s Choice® Canine Milk Replacers due to variable levels of Vitamin D resulting in both low and elevated levels in some of the canine milk replacers.
Consumers should stop feeding the products listed below to their dogs. Dogs ingesting elevated levels of Vitamin D may exhibit symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling, and weight loss. Vitamin D when consumed at very high levels can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction. Consumers who have dogs that have consumed any of the affected products and are exhibiting these symptoms should contact their veterinarian.
Affected recalled products were sold nationwide through online and in retail pet stores. Products are packaged in multiple sizes of stand-up resealable bags and 12 oz jars. A full list of affected products is below:
| Product Name | Net Weight | UPC | Best by Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacer | 1 lb. | 817160011087 | 6/19/2026, 9/9/2026, |
| 1/16/2027, 11/14/2027 | |||
| Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacer | 3.5 lb. | 817160011070 | 6/19/2026, 10/31/2026, |
| 11/14/2027, 1/20/2028 | |||
| Shelter's Choice Canine Milk Replacer | 8 lb. | 817160011056 | 6/19/2026, 9/9/2026, |
| 11/14/2027, 1/20/2028 | |||
| Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer | 12 oz | 817160010189 | 7/11/2026, 8/15/2026, |
9/9/2026, 4/3/2027,
5/1/2027, 2/5/2028, |
| Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer | 18 lb. | 817160011025 | 7/11/2026, 9/9/2026,
1/16/2027, 4/3/2027,
4/29/2027, 11/14/2027,
1/20/2028 |
| Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer | 20 lb. | 817160010172 | 6/19/2026 |
| Breeder's Edge Foster Care Canine Milk Replacer | 4.5 lb. | 817160010073 | 5/22/2026, 9/9/2026,
10/31/2026, 3/7/2027,
4/29/2027, 11/14/2027,
2/5/2028 |
Two complaints of rickets have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after an investigation determined that the product had variable levels of Vitamin D, resulting in both low and elevated levels in some of the canine milk replacers.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should discontinue use immediately and contact the company to return for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-870-4059 hours (M-F 8 am- 4 pm CDT time).
Company Contact Information
Consumers: 1-877-870-4059
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