But many of
the prescription diets are lower in protein through the addition of added carbohydrates (like brewers rice) and fat.
Coming from a less flexible, more «traditional» or I'd say, «early - age» veterinary background where standard grain - based
prescription diets are often urged as a solution - even for allergies, I ended up finally switching my one asthmatic to grain free on my own.
Seriously though...
prescription diets are such a scam.
But
prescription diets are not feed to the majority of pets regularly so we aren't going to talk about them in this article.
Prescription diets are foods formulated to treat specific conditions.
I understand
prescription diets are not ideal.
That is why
their Prescription Diets are unconditionally guaranteed.
Prescription diets are refundable; please bring the uneaten portion and receipt of purchase to qualifty for refund or exchange.
Prescription diets are also available from your veterinarian such as Hill's Prescription Diet w / d.
My questions about the quality and composition of
their prescription diets are always met with dead silence.
Veterinary
prescription diets are processed diets that are scientifically developed to address specific medical conditions.
Prescription diets are only available through your veterinary office.
Prescription diets are specifically formulated to meet the requirements necessary to keep your pet healthy, happy, and active.
Prescription diets are available for animals with hepatobiliary disease, and your veterinarian will determine the appropriate formula to feed your cat during and after treatment.
Prescription diets are not just for senior pets.
Prescription diets are the safest option for heart disease.
All prescription diets are ordered weekly, however; clients must call in their order by noon on Monday for a delivery within a week.
Prescription Diets:
Prescription diets are formulated to meet the specific nutritional needs of certain illnesses and conditions.
Some conditions that benefit from
prescription diets are diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, obesity, arthritis, allergies, pancreatitis, and many more.
Waltham
Prescription Diets are manufactured by Royal Canin.
Many of
these prescription diets are terrible and cost quite a bit.
Veterinary
prescription diets are formulated with focused nutrition, scientifically designed and clinically confirmed to help manage and deal with specific well being situations.
Prescription diets are designed to help your dog lose weight without him feeling like he is being starved, and are very effective.
Hills
prescription diets are indeed only available through vets.
It should not be forgotten that many of the basic ingredients in these special
prescription diets are the same as in far too many regular dog foods, the manufacture of which, using human food and beverage industry byproducts, some being frequently imported from third world countries, has become a multi-billion dollar recycling enterprise.
Their Prescription Diets are costly and even their regular foods are expensive.
A handful of
the prescription diets are for short - term use only to assist in the recovery from a specific disease or condition.
Are Prescription Diets Dangerous
Prescription diets are formulated for specific conditions and since specific conditions often require either the increase, decrease or elimination of certain nutrients.
The Cost behind Prescription Diets The unfortunate part of these high - end
prescription diets is the cost.
Wouldn't a commercial
prescription diet be balanced?
Here's something that might help:
the prescription diet is for joint care.
I know offhand that one of
the prescription diets is not recommended with this medication.
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.
If the values are improved but still not normal,
the prescription diet is continued and rechecked again in three more months.
If urethral plugs are an ongoing problem and prescription diet isn't helping, then your veterinarian may recommend a surgery for your cat known as perineal urethrostomy.
Most foster homes provide food for their own foster dogs unless a special
prescription diet is needed for medical reasons in which case the rescue would cover that cost.
A prescription diet is often part of a pet's treatment plan.
Hill's
prescription diet is made in their own U.S. facilities and not only tastes great but has been clinically tested to support memory and learning ability in older dogs and has appropriate levels of protein, phosphorus and sodium to promote kidney and heart health.
Prescriptions diets are usually quite expensive.
But, no medication or even
a prescription diet is without risks, and we don't recommend starting on these until the benefits outweigh the risks.
Then ask him for hard evidence that the foods in
the prescription diet are any better than those in regular diets.
So, as you can see, our vets didn't exactly think the ingredients in
the prescription diet were high quality.
Now, you might be thinking this is because
the prescription diet was formulated and tested with a specific condition in mind.
While one pet after another did have a recurrence, I began to question why
a prescription diet was necessary, or for that matter, even a good idea!
That does not mean that
every prescription diet is wrong.
Hill's
Prescription diet s / d is made with all of these guidelines in mind.
The dog food
prescription diet was born almost 70 years ago when a veterinarian named Mark Morris, Sr. decided to change a sick dog's diet instead of prescribing medication.The patient had a form of kidney disease, so Mr. Morris simply created a diet that would go easy on the dog's kidneys.
Having learned a little bit more about the history of prescription dog food may lead you to wonder whether
a prescription diet is really the best choice for your dog.
Furthermore, the Deputy Director of Communications for the Center for Veterinary Medicine has been quoted saying, «
prescription diet is an industry - coined term and holds no legal meaning».
Not only that, but the sooner
the prescription diet was started, the better the outcome.