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Vet Prescription Cat Food products have an average rating of 4.7 / 5.0 from 1927 reviews
Many pet owners may have seen prescription cat diets at their local clinic, or may have had them recommended by a vet after their pet's bout of illness. These premium quality diets offer tailored nutrition that is both nutritionally balanced and complete for long term use and meets the specific nutritional requirements to aid treatment of a variety of health conditions.
Prescription cat food utilises variations in nutritional additives, such as mineral levels, protein and fat levels, or added ingredients to influence the body and balance out the illness they are aiming to treat. Because these diets are a form of treatment, they should only be used under the guidance of your cat's examining veterinarian.
Retail diets tailored to specific health concerns are preventative. This means they are designed to prevent a health condition from occurring and are a good option for pets prone to that condition.
Prescription diets are restorative, meaning they are intended to treat or cure; an already existing condition. They are often used alongside prescription medications and tend to contain stronger concentrations of active ingredients as opposed to retail diets.
There are two main brands that formulate prescription diets: Royal Canin Veterinary Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. These two brands have very similar ranges of products with some mild variation. They also have the widest ranges of products, with upcoming prescription brands like Pro Plan Veterinary Diets and Diamond Care Rx having more limited ranges.
Prescription diets are formulated to suit a range of health conditions, but some of the most commonly recommended are:
To find out if a prescription diet might be suitable for your cat and which diet is the best suited to your cats needs, check out our article on What Are Prescription Diets For Pets? Or ask your regular veterinarian.
Author info: Dr Brittany Ward BVSc - Pet Circle In-House Veterinarian
Veterinary Diets are carefully formulated to assist with the treatment or management of a particular illness or condition. By purchasing this product, you acknowledge and agree the following is true and accurate:
