Not exact matches
Note: A
prescription diet is needed for the test because over-the-counter diets are not considered trial foods since
pet food companies often use ingredients that are not listed on the
label.
As you look around the
pet store you will find a number of products
labeled as veterinary formulas or
prescription diets.
All medications to be administered to
pets while boarding must be in the original packaging (i.e.
prescription vial with appropriate
label).
Not that AAFCO is the be-all, end - all but a good starting point, at least, is to check your
pet food
label for one of two standard AAFCO statements (note: this may not apply to
prescription foods which are intended to address certain specific health situations).
This means that there are no official requirements that a
pet food must meet in order to be
labeled a «
prescription diet».