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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Well, I'm sure there are vets in the world who *do* push Rx foods for profit. There are unscrupulous vets in the world, just like w/ anything. Granted, not a lot is made off of selling food but the fact remains that they do indeed make some money by selling their own foods. These are companies who pandered to them during school, btw, too. And believe me, I've seen that pandering first hand from being in nursing school and seeing big pharma vendors who cultivate relationships w/ students (ie, med students/dentists). It's not exactly what I'd call an ethical relationship, at least not in my book.
That said, there is a necessary place for these Rx diets and I'm grateful we have them at the end of the day. |
I agree completely. I too am happy for rx diets. But anything in a bag or can can be simulated as a home cooked option. I had this experience last year. It amounted to almost harassment by my vet to the point I had to have my husband intervene because my blood pressure went up every time I went to the vet. It is always on the claimed "I believe in this food" approach by the vets as they thumb through the Rx diet manual. They can fool most people but I quickly realized that my more detailed questions couldn't be answered. I have gone a year without stones in my dog without an Rx food so it can be done. I also don't need someone rubber stamping how I spend my $ or giving me an ulcer when I spend it. I could go on and on about vet "maintenance" fees and the lack of real justification but I will keep my cynicism to myself!