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Originally Posted by Sandysbabies  I always thought the prescription dog food probably didn't have that much nutriction. I just wanted to make sure they were getting what they needed while on these foods. The k/d and OM are not going to be like a permanant thing thank goodness. I tried NuVet because like I said the breeder also suggested it and gives her little furbabies the samething. I wanted to thank you too, Ellie May, for the info on the food. I have always bought the best food for them regardless of price etc. My vet was telling me the same thing you were talking about with the SD. She said the bigger co. did more and better research. Bought some SD this weekend for Tina, which is the only one I have not on something special right now. I am also going to give Eukinuba another try. |
You should do what you're comfortable with.
Rx diets generally do have plenty of nutrition (even if they contain ingredients that you aren't liking). Some are very low protein (like K/D) and don't meet the AAFCO maintenance level for that nutrient. That doesn't have t do with vitamins and minerals though. Also, there is a reason it is lower in protein and I see this supplements has amino acids. Amino acids make proteins, so I'd have to wonder if that is affecting the final protein count and type of what your K/D pup is supposed to be getting. In a dog with kidney or liver problems, this supplement may not be a good thing. It is not needed for any pup. Also, if there are calories in this supplement, that may need to be taken into consideration when there is a diet in progress.