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Gourmet Dog Food Linked to Eye Disease
19 Aug
Summary
- Dozens of dogs reported with eye issues after eating subscription pet food.
- Brand identifies a potential link between buckwheat ingredient and dry eye.
- Affected customers urged to contact vets immediately and stop feeding product.
A premium dog food subscription service has initiated a recall after receiving numerous reports of eye problems in dogs. The company identified a potential link between its buckwheat ingredient and a condition causing dry eye in pets. As of August 16, 2026, 57 suspected cases had been reported, affecting approximately 0.1% of its customer base.
Owners were alerted via email and urged to discontinue feeding the products to their animals. Symptoms can include eye redness, discharge, squinting, and discomfort. One customer reported spending approximately £1,500 on vet bills for his dog, Cookie, who developed severe eye issues after two and a half years on the food.
The company is pausing subscriptions for six weeks and will use quinoa instead of buckwheat in its meals. They have committed to publishing the results of their ongoing investigation into the matter.
