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Specific questions on Nutritional Balance Lamb & Rice all breeds Growth
(art. 433341 = 1 kg, 433342 = 3 kg and 433343 = 15 kg)

In May 2011 we have been confronted with a number of complaints regarding puppies displaying behavioural changes after being fed Bento Kronen Nutritional Balance Lamb & Rice all breeds Growth. In isolated cases, some sensitive puppies suffered from nervous disorders, such as spasms, after a few days.
It has been established that after switching to another feed from our range, the state of health gets back to normal after a couple of days without the puppy being permanently injured. It is important to note that only a limited number of sensitive puppies display these symptoms.

1. What are the observed symptoms?

With a number of sensitive puppies, temporary nervous and behavioural disorders appear which can sometimes be similar to epilepsy symptoms (including spasms).
These symptoms are acute and they will go away eventually. When switching to another feed from our range, the state of health will get back to normal after a couple of days.

2. Does my dog have epilepsy now?

No, he does not. The puppy will display temporary nervous and behavioural disorders, which can be similar to epilepsy attacks. The puppy will not develop permanent epilepsy in case of this feed-related reaction.

3. When do the puppies display these symptoms?

With a number of sensitive puppies, these symptoms appear after they have been fed Nutritional Balance Lamb & Rice all breeds Growth.
These behavioural changes are often not visible right away but appear after you have been feeding them the Lamb & Rice Growth formula for two to three weeks.

4. What is the cause?

Oversensitivity of some puppies to the components of a vegetable protein source.

5. What is there to be done?

Switch the puppies to another feed:

The acute symptoms will completely disappear without permanent consequences.
The puppy's behaviour will get back to normal after you switched to another feed.