Kitten caregivers and rescuers are being alerted to a new concern involving two milk replacer formulas commonly used to feed young kittens. The National Kitten Coalition says it spoke directly with Revival Animal Health and confirmed a voluntary recall involving Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer and Shelter’s Choice Feline Milk Replacer. According to the organization, the action is related to potential nutrient imbalances stemming from a manufacturing issue at a third-party supplier.
The situation follows Revival Animal Health’s earlier recall of canine milk replacers over variable Vitamin D levels. However, there is an important difference with the feline products. According to the National Kitten Coalition’s update, a formal recall for the kitten milk replacers had not been filed with the FDA at the time of its announcement. That means some important information, including exactly which sizes, lots, and Best By dates are affected, is not yet available.
What We Know About the Kitten Formula Recall
According to the National Kitten Coalition, Revival Animal Health confirmed that the voluntary action involves:
- Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer
- Shelter’s Choice Feline Milk Replacer
The Coalition described the issue as an extension of Revival’s earlier canine milk replacer recall and said potential nutrient imbalances are connected to a manufacturing issue involving a third-party supplier.
How to Check Your Kitten Formula
The National Kitten Coalition says it spoke directly with Revival Animal Health and confirmed the voluntary recall affecting Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer and Shelter’s Choice Feline Milk Replacer. At the time of its announcement, the organization was still waiting for official recall documentation from Revival.
Hannah Shaw, the Kitten Lady, has also shared recall information she received, including a chart identifying affected products and UPCs. Kitten caregivers can use the information below to check the formula they currently have on hand.
Because this feline recall has not appeared on the FDA’s current animal recall list, caregivers should be aware that the information is coming directly through Revival Animal Health and kitten welfare organizations rather than an FDA-posted recall announcement.
What Kitten Caregivers Should Do
Caregivers with Breeder’s Edge Foster Care Feline Milk Replacer or Shelter’s Choice Feline Milk Replacer should check their product against the affected product information shared above and follow the recall instructions. If an affected formula has been used, monitor kittens closely for poor growth, weakness, or other concerning changes. Contact a veterinarian if a kitten shows signs of illness or nutritional deficiency.
Kittens dependent on milk replacer still need appropriate nutrition, so caregivers should transition them to a suitable alternative formula rather than simply stopping necessary feedings. A veterinarian can provide guidance for kittens with medical or nutritional concerns.
Why Nutrient Imbalances Are Concerning for Kittens
Milk replacer can be a critical source of nutrition for orphaned, rejected, or otherwise bottle-fed kittens during a period of extremely rapid growth and development. That makes proper nutrient levels particularly important. The National Kitten Coalition advises caregivers to watch kittens that have consumed the formulas for poor growth, weakness, or other signs of nutritional deficiency and to contact a veterinarian with concerns.
More Recall Details Are Expected
The National Kitten Coalition says it expects to receive official documentation from Revival Animal Health’s recall team and plans to share affected sizes, lot numbers, and Best By dates once those details are available.
For now, the organization is urging caution while emphasizing that some important details are still being confirmed. This is a developing situation, and this article should be updated when Revival releases the specific product identification information.
Editor’s Note: At the time of the National Kitten Coalition’s announcement, a formal FDA recall notice for the feline milk replacer products had not been filed.