Prescription Dog Foods
The following items represent some of The Dog Food Advisor’s most frequently asked questions about prescription dog foods.
Why don’t you give ratings to prescription dog foods?
Due to their intentional therapeutic designs, we are unable to rate prescription dog foods.
That’s because to treat certain health conditions — like kidney or liver disease — some veterinary products have been intentionally designed to reduce the meat content of a specific recipe.
Since we tend to favor dog foods rich in meat, it would be inappropriate for us to assign a star rating to such meat-restricted prescription food products.
What about the claims of efficacy made by the manufacturer or a prescribing veterinarian?
Our reports have nothing to do with the ability of any dog food to effectively treat or cure a specific health condition.
Shouldn’t prescription dog foods be exempt from scrutiny?
Although we respect the right of every veterinary professional to prescribe what would be in the best interest of each patient, we still believe every consumer has the right to question the quality and content of these products.
Can you recommend a dog food I can get from a pet food store that’s designed to treat a specific health problem?
Unfortunately, since our staff are not veterinarians and due to the biological uniqueness of each animal, it would be inappropriate for us to make specific recommendations.
In addition, due to the serious nature of many medical conditions, readers are encouraged to consult a qualified veterinary professional for help.
