 Food
I agree that these prescription foods work and that is why I feed them. Thanks for the advice about home cooking. I suppose the main issue I have with the vet foods is the use of animal byproducts, that contain all of the uncertain leftovers after the meat is removed, such as bone, feathers etc. Most people who home cook for sick dogs seem to use such known meats as skinless chicken breast, rice, veggies and supplements etc. I may be wrong but I have not seen the use of byproducts reported here, except perhaps in a limited way by raw feeders.
As for corn and grains, some do report that they can cause allergies. But if that is the case, then I guess one has to home cook a 'prescription' diet. We all have opinions as to what constitutes 'good food' for our dogs and we try and research the subject and do the best for them. But for me I go with the vet food for a sick dog when advised by my vets. Pancreatitis is a scary disease and I will do whatever it takes to treat my dog and try to prevent further attacks. Luckily my boy loves the food! |