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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette The responses here really made me realize why they recommend it! I guess that's like Doctors who prescribe certain medications...let's say Zoloft over Paxil or Celexa. It's all for the kickbacks.  |
I work in the pharmaceutical industry and I can say wholeheartedly that doctors certainly DO NOT receive kick backs from the large pharma companies for prescribing their drugs. It's highly illegal and their are strict regulations about these activites. Physicians may prescribe drugs because they have the best relationship with the sales rep for a particular drug, it treats a certain patient type or it really is a superior drug.
I would venture to guess that it is also unethical for vets to recommend dog food for cash. They may, however, recommend it because it is the company that has the loudest "share of voice" in the dog food industry. Do any of the other dog food companies "sample" their food?