IAMS RECALL 

While we do not carry this product in our clinics, we wanted our clients to be aware of the recall.

P&G VOLUNTARILY RECALLS ONE PRODUCTION LOT OF DRY DOG FOOD
 
         CINCINNATI, OH December 6, 2011 - The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily retrieved a single production lot of dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels that were detected above the acceptable limit.   This product has already been retrieved from store shelves.  No illnesses have been reported in association with this production lot to date, and no other Iams pet food products are involved.
 
Product affected by this announcement:
 
Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food with Use By or Expiration Dates of February 5 or February 6, 2013

7.0 lb bag, Code Date of 12784177I6,
UPC Code 1901402305

8.0 lb bag, Code Dates of  
12794177D2
12794177D3
UPC Code 1901410208 

17.5lb bag, Code Dates of 
12794177K1
12794177K2
UPC Code 1901401848 
      
The affected product lot was distributed to a limited number of retailers located in the eastern United States (AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA).  These retailers have already removed this product from store shelves.  No other dry dog food, dry cat food, dog or cat canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement.
 
While no health effects related to this product have been reported, P&G retrieved this product as a precautionary measure.  Consumers who purchased the product listed should stop using the product and discard it and contact Iams at the number below for a replacement voucher.  Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.  Pets which have consumed this product and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.        
       
For further information or a product replacement or refund contact P&G toll-free at 866-908-1569
 (Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST) or www.iams.com.         

 Welcome to Timberlyne Animal Clinic and Legion Road Animal Clinic!

 Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Timberlyne Animal Clinic and Legion Road Animal Clinic are committed to providing quality, friendly care to the pets of the Triangle area.
 


Patients of Timberlyne Animal Clinic include just about every kind of small animal and pocket pet: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, mice and rats. Legion Road Animal Clinic is best suited for the care of your cats and dogs only. We also have a hospital specialized to treat your feline companions, Timberlyne Just for Cats. Each veterinarian and team member is deeply committed to the health and well-being of your pet. We love animals as much as you do!



Our mission statement is to offer the best quality veterinary medicine and surgery available, to strive to communicate with every client in a professional and empathetic manner, and to be very proud of the high standard of care we provide for all of the pets entrusted to us.