There’s a puppy milk replacer recall that’s worth a label check — especially if you foster, rescue, breed, or hand-feed young puppies.
Revival Animal Health is recalling several Breeder’s Edge and Shelter’s Choice milk replacer products after variable vitamin D levels were found in the formulas. That means some products may contain too little vitamin D, while others may contain too much. The company announcement was posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 25, 2026.
This is not a reason to panic. It is a reason to check your package.
What was recalled
The recall affects certain Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Canine, Shelter’s Choice Canine Milk Replacers, and Breeder’s Edge Foster Care GM goat milk products. The affected products were sold nationwide through online retailers and pet stores, according to the FDA-posted company announcement.
Milk replacers are commonly used for puppies who are orphaned, undernourished, rejected by their mother, or being cared for by shelters, rescues, breeders, and fosters. In other words: this one matters most to the people caring for puppies at their most fragile stage.
Because the affected UPCs and best-by dates vary by product and size, dog owners should compare their package directly against the FDA recall notice instead of relying on the product name alone.
Why vitamin D matters
Vitamin D helps regulate calcium and phosphorus, which are especially important for growing puppies.
The concern here is variability. Too much vitamin D can cause symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weakness, lethargy, reduced growth, and weight loss. At very high levels, vitamin D can also lead to calcification of soft tissues, including the kidneys, according to the recall notice.
Too little vitamin D can also create problems over time. Puppies ingesting low levels for several weeks may develop weakness, bone deformities, painful or swollen joints, lameness, or rickets. The company said two complaints of rickets had been reported at the time of the announcement.
What dog owners should do now
The company says consumers should stop feeding the affected products immediately.
If you have one of the recalled products, check the product name, size, UPC, and best-by date against the FDA’s full recall list. If a dog or puppy has consumed an affected product and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian. Consumers can also contact Revival Animal Health for return and refund information at 1-877-870-4059, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time.
The Fetch takeaway
This recall is most relevant for fosters, shelters, breeders, rescues, and anyone hand-feeding puppies. It is also a reminder that pet product recalls are not limited to kibble or treats — products used in neonatal care can be just as important.
The simple move: check the package, stop using affected lots, and call your vet if a puppy seems off.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration company announcement from Revival Animal Health, published June 25, 2026. FDA content current as of June 25, 2026.
