![]() ![]() Most of the dog owners thought they were buying "premium beef" and were shocked when toxicology testing revealed the pet food contained horse meat contaminated by the toxin indospicine, known for causing liver failure in dogs. ![]() Sixty-eight dogs across the state were recorded by Victorian authorities as having suffered liver problems after eating contaminated pet food from the Maffra District Knackery. It was challenging and exhausting," veterinary nurse Louise South said. "I haven't experienced anything like that before. Now, staff at the Main Street Veterinary Clinic, ground zero for the worst pet food contamination in Victoria's history, have told of the stress and their anguish during the outbreak that resulted in the death of 26 dogs across the state. All the dogs were suffering from severe liver toxicity.
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