Costco Dog Food Making Dogs Sick

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To date, Kirkland has only had two recalls on dog food, and both instances were found to have no cases of the potential contamination outbreak.

There’s a rumor going around that Kirkland’s Signature dog food (sold at Costco) has killed a dog and made others very sick. The specific food in question is the lamb and rice mixture as well as the grain-free variety, Nature’s Domain. This is just a rumor. There has been no recall issued on this brand of food.

Symptoms of Kirkland Food Allergies in Dogs

Symptoms of Kirkland kibble allergies can manifest in a variety of ways in each dog. The most common food related allergy symptoms include

  • Itchy skin
  • Skin infection
  • Ear infection
  • Obsessive licking/chewing of feet
  • Loss of hair
  • Poor coat condition
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss

    • The vomiting and diarrhea are rare signs of a food related allergy but rather food intolerance. Either way, it isn’t good to continue feeding the item to your dog.

    Types

    Your dog may not be allergic to Kirkland food as a whole, but a specific ingredient within it. Many of the Kirkland foods use chicken as their protein source. While this is an excellent protein, many dogs are allergic to chicken.

    Many of the Kirkland food recipes also contain brewers dried yeast. While it is not a common ingredient in many foods, some dogs are allergic to the yeast itself. Other ingredients in the food pose a potential allergen threat, but they aren’t seen as frequently as chicken or yeast allergies.

    Causes of Kirkland Food Allergies in Dogs

    If your dog has allergies, it is his body’s way of protecting itself from something it thinks will harm it. While the item in question is actually harmless, the body doesn’t recognize it as such. It finds it dangerous and mounts a protective response to the threat. True kibble allergies are also known as Adverse Food Reaction (AFR). Your dog’s body produces an immune response to a main ingredient or an ingredient he ingests frequently.

    Does Costco dog food come from China?

    Costco dog food is made in the USA, not in China. It is the number one selling brand of dry dog food at Costco.

    Costco sells two brands of dog food: Kirkland Signature Brand and Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain.

    These brands are made in the USA with ingredients from the US and Canada. They are not recalled because they are made by a private company, Proctor & Gamble), which does not use ingredients from China or other countries that the contaminated pet food scandal has compromised.

    FAQ

    Is Kirkland dog food safe for dogs?

    Recalls of Kirkland Dog Food

    In 2012 seven of their formulas were voluntarily recalled by Diamond Pet Foods for possible salmonella contamination.

    Is Costco a good place to buy dog food?

    The Kirkland brand dog food formulas meet all of the required nutrient profiles for dogs at all stages of life. They also include a wide variety of ingredients and do not use any dog food fillers such as wheat, soy, or corn.

    Is Kirkland dog food made in China?

    Rating: Costco Kirkland Signature Dog Food earns the Advisor’s top rating of 5 stars.