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1.0 out of 5 starsWARNING!!! DO NOT BUY!!! THIS DOG FOOD CAUSES CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE!!! ***UPDATE***
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
We have a 6 year old English golden retriever (Cota) and a 4 year old Goldendoodle (Bella). We had been feeding this dog food to both of our dogs since they were puppies. Originally we started feeding this to our English Golden because he has allergies. We tried so many different types of protein - Beef, chicken, salmon, rabbit, etc. and he had issues with all. He could tolerate the kangaroo.
When we got our goldendoodle (Bella) she was put on this food from a young age. Within the last week she has become very ill. Not eating or drinking and had a fainting spell. She had an Xray and ultrasound performed at the vet. Her heart is grossly enlarged. She has now been diagnosed with Congestive heart failure. She is only 4! After telling the vet about her diet, lifestyle, etc. our vet had mentioned several studies that have come out with DIRECT links between Zignature dog food and cardiovascular disease in dogs.
Bella's parents and siblings have no history of any heart issues.
Bella had no symptoms what so ever leading up until just the last week. Your dog may seem fine, but there may be initial signs that are easy to overlook. If you have been feeding your dog this food for an extended period of time, please have the vet take an Xray of their heart. It will at least be cheap reassurance that your dogs heart is healthy.
We do not know at this point how long Bella will live. The Vet said to keep physical activity down and has given use several medications to alleviate strain on the heart pumping (but generally speaking, Congestive Heart Failure is 4 months - 2 years possibly of life left). Bella had always been extremely well cared for. We cared for our dogs as if they were are children, because they are our children.
Take care of your babies! These companies are doing immoral things!
****UPDATE**** ****************************************************
Very sad news. Bella's condition has dramatically declined over the last couple weeks. Despite being put on several medications to aid in reducing fluid build up from congestive hear failure/ and strengthen her heart, her belly is beginning to swell, she is lethargic and not eating much. For perspective, she was doing agility training because she had boundless energy. The Vet has determined in her current state the most humane thing would be to put her down. So incredibly sad.... The Vet recommended having our Golden Retriever's heart tested with an echo cardiogram as well since he has also eaten this dog food (Zignature Kangaroo) for his entire life.
Cota is a completely different breed of dog, from a strong bloodline with no heart issues. Cota's heart is showing initial signs of enlargement. Fortunately, they believe his condition can be improved. But the fact is that BOTH of our dogs have heart issues from this food. Our Vet is going to write a report with specifics, as she has now seen this issue with other dogs from the food.
DO NOT make the sad mistake we did by feeding your pups this dog food. And if you have been feeding your dogs this food for an extended period of time, get their heart checked out ASAP.
