"Prescription food" refers to a type of specialized diet that is recommended by a doctor or veterinarian to treat specific health conditions. It is like a specific recipe for food that helps to improve or manage a person or animal's health.
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He was on
prescription food for a long time due to having some irritable bowl issues, and we have tried countless other foods with no success.
Our pharmacy also carries a full line
of prescription foods diet products to meet the special nutritional needs of your pets.
Walk into any small animal clinic and you'll see shelves lined
with prescription food and multiple supplements from which to choose.
One of cats had severe crystals and, after spending $ 1,300 for two emergency visits, the vet insisted on a very
expensive prescription food... which the cat would NOT eat.
A friend with a cat on prescribed food gave neighbours small tubs of
dried prescription food for when her cat goes visiting.
If this is the case, you can talk to your veterinarian
about prescription foods designed to help prevent dental disease, and various toys that might help cut down on plaque.
This generally means a dry or canned formula prescription diet if the pet will eat it or a diet limited to dry food if the pet will not
accept prescription food.
These are
true prescription foods, meaning your vet has to give you a written prescription for you to buy them at a store that carries them.
Sometimes prescription foods need to be administered immediately so your pet can benefit from its nutrients or a probiotic may be added to your pet's regimen if there is gastrointestinal distress.
Occasionally we receive specialty brands such as sensitive stomach or skin,
prescription foods like K / D, W / D, etc, grain - free, and puppy.
As you would
expect prescription foods are more expensive than food you can buy off the shelf and are not intended to be a long term food source.
Now she eats willingly and is always anxious to be sure I give her enough of this (which is still currently being mixed with her less flavorful
previous prescription food).
It is expensive as
most prescription food is that is true but it has saved money in the long run, no vet bills and more importantly it has prolonged his time with me.
Lower
calorie prescription foods are also available to help reduce weight and eliminating excess treats and «table scraps» can also help.
We also carry top of the line
therapeutic prescription foods and therapeutic diets, which are specially formulated for the optimal balance of pet health and nutritional support.
If the cat steadfastly refuses to eat the prescription diet (and believe me, some cats would rather starve than eat a foodstuff which they find unpalatable or unfamiliar) then ask if there are any alternatives to the prescription diet e.g. home - cooked chicken and rice mix or a similar
prescription food from a different manufacturer.
My cats are on
prescription food which cost us $ 2.75 / day just to keep them healthy — but if it cuts down on the vets bills and their distress, well you know, we'll keep paying it.
Whether you are
giving prescription food to cats or you plan to give them a grain - free option, you need to look into the amount of protein in the food that you are planning to provide your felines.
We are now carrying Hill's Science Diet
Prescription Food as well as ear cleaners, shampoos, and joint supplements.
If pre-anesthetic blood tests show mild liver or kidney problems, your vet may suggest feeding an
appropriate prescription food for a few weeks before surgery to further reduce any risks.
For dogs and cats with dietary restrictions, we offer both Hill's Science Diet and Royal
Canin prescription food in can and kibble form.
Today the company has more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods,
including prescription foods for cats, that are available only through vets or pet pharmacies.