tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213234239769123123.post6343679307402988806..comments2023-09-26T08:40:28.832-04:00Comments on MOVED TO ALLTRADESDVM.COM | Doc Of All Trades: Pondering Prescription Diets: Science or Scam?Caitlin Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912507770411644461noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213234239769123123.post-44340059285355032642021-04-02T10:09:24.852-04:002021-04-02T10:09:24.852-04:00Thanks for commenting! In my experience, you typic...Thanks for commenting! In my experience, you typically aren't limited to your veterinarians preference. Most of the vets I've worked with will make an initial recommendation based on which one they have the most experience with, but they'll still write a prescription for a similar diet from a different brand if a client requests they'd like to try it. <br /><br />Alternatively, some vets will make their recommendation less about the preferred brand and more about which brand's diet is the best fit for a specific pet. Purina and Hill's and Royal Canin all have diets for kidney disease... but they differ slightly in terms of calorie content, macronutrients, and the micronutrients. Depending on what stage of kidney dysfunction a patient has, one diet may be better than another, and a veterinarian can help guide the client through that decision. <br /><br />The prescription diets available here do have a "higher standard" so to speak in that their label claims are supported by research and evidence that they actually do help to treat or prevent a specific condition. The position here is essentially that it isn't safe for a consumer to decide what is most suitable for their dog without veterinary input, because ultimately it is a medical decision. That doesn't mean there isn't room for a conversation with the veterinarian about what options are available and how they fit into a budget, though. <br /><br />I'm glad you've seen success with the diets for your dogs so far! My dog had to be on a prescription weight loss food, she wasn't staying lean on the calorie restricted diets available over the counter, and she did wonderful. <br />Caitlin Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912507770411644461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213234239769123123.post-62172110920637769722021-04-01T14:29:08.896-04:002021-04-01T14:29:08.896-04:00Interesting that these diets are prescription only...Interesting that these diets are prescription only where you are. In the UK they are freely available to buy. I can see the benefits of having them prescription only but would be curious to know if this means you're limited to whichever brand your vet prefers.<br /><br />My understanding is that over here, a diet is 'prescription' and held to that higher standard if they are making specific health/treatment claims. For me, this gave me more confidence shopping around for what was most suitable for my dogs and budget. I've had to use renal and urinary diets for my dogs and so far, so good.Psychedelichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17923446216992062786noreply@blogger.com