Raw Material Used For Pet Food Blamed for Dog Deaths in Brazil

Local authorities in Brazil are investigating the tragic death of dogs that suffered from untimely deaths after allegedly consuming pet food snacks from the Bassar Pet Food brand.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (Mapa) said that it has suspended the use of propylene glycol with a possible link to animal illness, Food News Safety reported.

Nine dogs that consumed Bassar brand pet snacks were reported dead, six from Bela Belo Horizonte, one Piumhi, and two in São Paulo, according to the Civil Police of Minas Gerais.

In the Food News Safety article, media reports claimed that 40 pet illnesses were also investigated.

Animals suffered from convulsions and vomiting.

The Business and Human Rights Resource said the examination revealed that that one of the dogs showed sign of kidney failure as cause of death.

Furthermore, contamination with ethylene glycol is still under investigation. It is considered toxic and advised not to be used for pet products.

Members of Mapa's Animal Products Inspection Department conducted sample analysis.

Product Involved

State authorities ordered Bassar Indústria e Comércio in São Paulo to recall products from the company.

It started with Everyday liver flavor (lot code 3554) and Dental Care (lot code 3467).

The same report said that the product used in the alleged deaths of dogs in Brazil was purchased from Tecno Clean Industrial, which has lot numbers AD5053C22 and AD4055C21.

On the other hand, Bassar Pet Food explained that it had already stopped production at its factory.

It is until the suspected contamination linked to dog deaths is completed.

The company added that ethylene glycol was not part of its production chain, and that the propylene glycol in Bassar's products is from qualified and renowned suppliers that supply to other industries.

A specialist was summoned to inspect the plant in São Paulo.

Bassar also sent the product samples for inspection of safety and compliance for product items under investigation.

Dangerous products for pets

The U.S Food and Drug Administration announced edible and non-edible products that can pose a danger to pets.

As dogs or pet owners, it is important to know these.

The Food and Drug agency shared that it might be delicious for dogs, but pet owners should keep it away from their lovely pets.

Toxic non-edible products must be kept in places unable your pets can reach.

For the edible dangers, these are food products containing alcoholic drinks, avocado, caffeine, chocolate, salt, onions, macadamia nuts, tobacco products, and garlic.

Moreover, non-edible products include swimming pool chemicals, mothballs, insecticides, pesticides, lawn fertilizers, rat and mouse bait, cocoa mulch, Cocoa mulch, fabric softener, paints, and solvents.

You can visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website to read the complete list of products bad for your dog.

Seek any nearby local veterinarian immediately if your pets show discomfort, intoxication, convulsion, or vomiting. Always consult your veterinary doctor for recommended food for your pets.