Years said that as of the early hours of Wednesday, it had received 192 reports of \u201cpotential, yet unverified, eye issues\u201d out of roughly 40,000 customers. It previously said that as of Sunday it had \u201c57 suspected cases\u201d of the condition, known as sudden bilateral dry eye.<\/p>\n
An assortment of Years fresh dog food. Photograph: Years<\/p>\n
Dry eye in dogs \u2013 also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or KCS \u2013 occurs when a dog is unable to produce tears, making their eyes very sore. Bilateral means it affects both eyes.<\/p>\n
The Royal Kennel Club says on its website that affected dogs may rub at their eyes, squint or be sensitive to light: \u201cTheir eyes may be inflamed and reddened, or the cornea may appear dry and dull. There is commonly a thick, mucusy discharge in or around the eye.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf this condition is not treated early or is not managed effectively, it can lead to visual problems and blindness.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Facebook group called Years Dry Eye Cases and info<\/a> that was set up on Friday had, by Wednesday morning, passed 2,100 members.<\/p>\n Another group<\/a> has been set up to discuss potential \u201clegal avenues for those that have been affected by dry eye with a potential link to the years.com recall\u201d.<\/p>\n A number of dog owners have posted on the Facebook sites saying that their pet had developed sudden-onset dry eye during the time they were being fed Years meals, with many posting photos of their animals.<\/p>\n Some vet sites say the condition can require lifelong management.<\/p>\n Years said on its website that the recall followed reports of some dogs having a potential adverse eye reaction to buckwheat, an ingredient included in its meals.<\/p>\n Buckwheat was added to the company\u2019s meals several months ago, and a now-deleted blogpost<\/a> on its website dating from February this year explored the question of whether it was safe for dogs to eat it.<\/p>\n \u201cIn most cases, yes, buckwheat is safe for dogs to munch \u2013 provided it\u2019s cooked properly and fed in sensible portions,\u201d said the blogpost<\/a>, adding: \u201cHere at Years, we carefully calculate the right amount of buckwheat to include \u2026 ensuring your dog receives all the benefits without any risks.\u201d<\/p>\n One dog owner who received the recall notice told the Guardian that their pet, a three-year-old shiba inu, had so far shown no symptoms, \u201cbut after eight months on this new food, I\u2019m genuinely worried about whether eye problems are coming\u201d.<\/p>\n
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