Prescription Diet Pet Food Myths

Why are "prescription diet" pet foods called prescription? Especially when there is not a trace of medication to be found.

We have back with us to talk about how we can do better for our pets, and not be strong-armed by vet clinics (that may be owned by the pet food company they are encouraging you to buy!).

As Anthony states...

There's nothing medicinal about them. The only thing that makes them a prescription is the fact that your veterinarian has to write a prescription for it.

Also...

This is a huge marketing scheme, the targeted marketing that I was talking about, where it's like, they know these vets have influence over you. This is what gives them the edge on their food. Because when you look at their food and look at the formulation of the E and we'll look at this here shortly of some of these prescription diets, they have almost identical formulations for half the cost. In the grocery store aisle.

Some links that are mentioned in this episode...

https://truthaboutpetfood.com/significant-hills-prescription-pet-food-lawsuit-will-continue/

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/calling-bullhit-prescription-diet-dog-food/

https://drjudymorgan.com/blogs/blog/pet-food-and-veterinary-industry-collusion

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