There is concern in Britain where other batches of cat food belonging to a well-known brand have been recalled in recent days
There is concern in Britain where other batches of cat food belonging to a well-known brand have been recalled in recent days. The risk is that they are linked with a series of cases of feline pancytopenia.
The alarm was raised by the government itself upon notification of the manufacturer who recalled, as a precaution, several batches of Applaws products due to safety problems. According to the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland and Defra the products do not meet the standards, which is why they are advising cat owners not to use them.
According to the UK government, there have been over 2021 cases of feline pancytopenia since April 130, a disease that can often be fatal in cats. This is a very rare condition in which the number of blood cells (red, white and platelets) decreases rapidly, causing serious illness.
A government spokesperson said:
Working with the Royal Veterinary College, the Animal Plant and Health Agency and other government departments from all four UK nations, local authorities and the pet food supply chain, we are investigating a possible link between specific food products. for cats and feline pancytopenia. There is no definitive evidence to confirm a link at this stage. No unsafe cat food has been identified, but the manufacturer and brand owners concerned, based on investigations so far, are taking precautionary action to recall and recall cat food products linked to affected cats. There is no evidence to suggest that this feline pancytopenia outbreak poses any risk to human health.
These foods can also be purchased on the web so attention must be paid to withdrawn lots.
Advice to cat owners
The British authorities themselves have also provided a number of useful tips for cat owners. In particular, in the event that the cat is not feeling well and has consumed one of the foods in question, it is necessary to consult your veterinarian and also to change the food brand.
THU the lots withdrawn
Sources of reference: Food.gov.uk
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