OREANDA-NEWS The exact cause of the death of pets is being investigated. According to experts, the deaths could be related to the recalled Fold Hill Foods cat food. At the same time, the exact number of sick cats is currently unknown.

Pancytopenia (a decrease in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets in the peripheral bloodstream below the level) could become one of the causes of death. This disease causes serious complications that are fatal.

According to information from veterinarians, among animals admitted to institutions (hospitals and clinics), the mortality rate was 63.5%.

The actual number of cases is possibly higher. The owners were warned that many of the cats that became infected had not been for a medical examination before.

Residents of the UK have been asked not to give their pets dry food of the specified brand.

In June, Fold Hill Foods recalled a batch of its hypoallergenic cat food. It is possible that mycotoxins growing on crops before or after harvesting have appeared in some consignments of dry feed.