What Are The Best Brands Of Prescription Dog Food?
There are only a couple of prescription dog food brands on the market. Here are the most popular:
Hill’s Pet Nutrition manufacturers the very popular Science Diet that focuses on dietary needs. Their Prescription Diet line is a more advanced form of their Science Diet that addresses very specific health needs. In the case of minor illnesses, Science Diet can be used as a substitute for a Prescription Diet food. You just need to consult with your veterinarian.
Royal Canin focuses on scientifically-formulated dog foods for different stages of life, activity levels, and size. They also make breed-specific dry dog food. Royal Canin Vet is no different. It is formulated to meet the very specific needs of your sick or injured dog. They create a range of therapeutic diets available in wet and dry dog food.
Purina is the number one dog food manufacturer in the world. Their Pro Plan health food line is specifically formulated to maximize the nutritional value of the food and their Pro Plan Veterinarian line is no different. They offer a line of prescription dog foods, as well as conferences and research grants for veterinarians to learn more about veterinary nutrition.
Wysong is a boutique manufacturer that specializes in dehydrated raw prescription foods. Wysong foods were designed by a veterinarian to meet the health needs of dogs recovering from surgery or experiencing a chronic illness. The food is a dehydrated dog food, it can be used either as a kibble or reconstituted as a wet food for easier consumption.
What Illnesses Are Prescription Dog Food Available For?
Prescription dog food is available for a wide range of illnesses, from mild to chronic, including:
Each prescription dog food is specifically formulated to meet the dietary needs for each illness. They include both extra nutritional support and exclude nutrients that can inflame or exacerbate the medical issue.
Why is Hill’s Science Diet Bad?
Excess vitamin D in the diet can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling and weight loss. Vitamin D at toxic levels can cause kidney failure and death.
Prescription Diet Dog Food Scam – AVOID (This is Healthier & Cheaper)
With so many pet foods, what do you pick? Itâs a dilemma that affects every single pet owner in this age of pet food aisle overpopulation.
Even if you thought you were okay with your well-researched choice, youâll forever walk down the teeming aisles wondering whether the food youâre feeding is truly ideal. Maybe thereâs something safer, healthier, more wholesome, more humane, better for the environment, less expensiveâ¦
But what if your veterinarian has just informed you that a therapeutic diet is in order? Itâs suddenly become a more complicated equation. How do you even begin to compare your choices? Do you have any choices? Where do you get them? Whatâs the deal with these foods anyway?
Itâs an increasingly common conundrum. Here are a few myths about these foods I hope will help illustrate the issues involved and help you make better choices when selecting these foods.