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Why is Prescription Diet® brand pet food sold only from veterinarians?

Frequently Asked Questions
Prescription Diet brand pet foods are specially formulated to address certain health conditions that can develop in pets. Veterinarians are trained medical experts who care about their patients. For this reason, it's important to us that a veterinarian remains involved in your pet's continual care and nutritional management. If a pet's medical condition develops or changes over time, veterinarians can address the condition and any concerns.

What is the difference between Prescription Diet® and Science Diet® brand pet foods?

Frequently Asked Questions
Prescription Diet® brand pet foods are formulated to address specific medical conditions that can develop in pets. Science Diet® brand pet foods are formulated to meet the needs of healthy pets during various life stages. Prescription Diet foods are only available through your pet's veterinarian, while Science Diet foods are available through your veterinarian and at pet specialty stores, feed stores and some pet grooming facilities.

What are the ingredients in the Science Diet® brand pet food my pet eats?

Frequently Asked Questions
All of Science Diet foods and their ingredients are listed in our online Science Diet® product selector. You can also find a list of all product ingredients on the package.

Where can I buy Hill's® Prescription Diet® brand pet food?

Frequently Asked Questions
Prescription Diet brand pet foods are available at most veterinary clinics and hospitals. If you need to locate a veterinarian in your area, we can help.

Where can I buy Science Diet® brand pet food?

Frequently Asked Questions
Science Diet brand pet foods are available at most veterinary clinics and hospitals, pet specialty stores, feed stores and some pet grooming facilities. We can help locate a veterinarian or find a retailer near you. Science Diet foods are also available online from authorized pet stores.

How many calories are in Science Diet® brand pet foods?

Frequently Asked Questions
Calories vary from one product to another because each is designed for specific life stages and lifestyles. The calorie content for each of our foods is included in our online Science Diet® product selector.

How can I buy Science Diet® brand pet food and have it delivered to my home?

Frequently Asked Questions
In the continental United States, we offer a home delivery service for small quantities of Science Diet® foods; simply call Hill's Home Delivery at 1-800-530-4437. Prescription Diet® brand pet foods are sold only through veterinarians. Prescription Diet® pet foods are only available through your pet's veterinarian, while Science Diet® pet foods are available through your veterinarian and at pet specialty stores, feed stores and some pet grooming facilities.

Can I give my dog a treat although he is eating Prescription Diet® pet food?

Prescription Diet Canine Treats are a low-calorie, restricted mineral treat for dogs being fed Prescription Diet foods. You can provide up to 10 percent of your dog's daily energy needs by feeding Prescription Diet Canine Treats and still maintain the appropriate nutritional profile to aid in managing the underlying condition.

How do I choose the ideal Science Diet® food for my pet?

Science Diet foods are specifically formulated to meet the energy and nutrition needs of pets of all lifestyles and life stages. Use our online product selector to help determine which Science Diet food is best for your pet's needs. We recommend you visit with your veterinarian regarding this question. Your veterinarian is the best resource regarding your pet's health and is the most qualified person to supervise the nutritional management of multiple health issues for your pet.

Why isn't the pet food sold at Petco or Petsmart?

Natural Pet Food FAQ's ? Pet Feeding, Organic Pet Food Topic...
We do not sell our natural pet products to mass merchandisers or national chains. Our current pet food distributors and retailers are independently owned pet supply shops, vet clinics, groomers, feed stores, kennels and health food stores. People just like you, who care about healthy animals, operate these stores. We are very loyal to these people, for without them, there would be no Natura.

How are Hill's® Science Diet® and Prescription Diet® canned foods preserved?

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There are no preservatives added to Hill's canned products. The canning process naturally preserves the food. This is similar to when we might can green beans or tomatoes.

How are Prescription Diet® dry foods preserved?

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All Prescription Diet dry foods are preserved with BHA/BHT. Some Prescription Diet dry foods are preserved with a mix of BHA/BHT and ethoxyquin.

What brand of food do you recommend for my pet?

Grassland Veterinary Service
We carry the Eukanuba? brands of dog and cat food, as well as Canidae? and Felidae?, Sojourner Farms?, IVD?, and Nutro? brands of foods.

Which veterinarians are Pet Pros vets?

Pet Pros Las Vegas - Common Questions
Pet Pros does not employ a veterinarian, nor does Pet Pros have an affiliation with any veterinarians. Pet Pros has shopped around, chosen, and pays for certain veterinarians to take care of our animals. The veterinarians that Pet Pros has chosen are listed at the bottom of your purchase contract and are listed here. These veterinarians are businesses separate from and not affiliated with Pet Pros. They are simply the veterinarians that we feel are qualified to care for our animals.

How do I introduce a new brand or type of food to my pet?

Food, dog, cat, puppies, kitten, 1st Choice
When you must change your brand or type of pet food, you should progressively introduce the new brand by giving your pet a small quantity of the new food and slowly increase its amount while reducing the amount of the old food. This transition period may last anywhere from 7 to 10 days. Progressively introducing a new brand of food will avoid having your pet suffer from digestive problems.

Prescription Pet Food Q: How often do I need to vaccinate my pet?

Four Corners Animal Hospital - Frequently Asked Questions
Dogs: Puppies receive a series of 3 vaccines at 8, 12 and 16 weeks; that consist of DHPP, Lepto, Bordetella and Rabies. Adult dogs receive shots annually. The Rabies vaccine is effective for three years in adult dogs. The core vaccines are DHPP and Rabies. Lepto and Bordetella are administered if the dog is at risk for these diseases. Risk factors are discussed on a case by case basis. Cats: Kittens receive a series of 3 vaccines at 8, 12 & 16 weeks. They consist of FVRCP, FELV & Rabies.

Is your homemade food more expensive than regular pet food?

Frequently Asked Questions
Our food has no fillers, so you feed a lot less than traditional pet food. As a result the price per feeding is actually quite affordable. Check out this article for more info. Also keep in mind that all of our prices include free shipping. You need to make sure the transition is gradual. When you introduce the Sojos diet, feed your pet a meal with mostly the old food and a little bit of the new mixture (Sojos mix, meat, and water – preferably soaked overnight).

Is your Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil sold under another brand?

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - Tropical Traditions
No. Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil from Mt. Banahaw Health Products Corp. in the Philippines, made the traditional way, is made exclusively for Tropical Traditions and only sold under our brand name. So always look for the Tropical Traditions logo. If it is not on the label, it is not our Virgin Coconut Oil.

What type of prescription pet food does 4CAH recommend?

Four Corners Animal Hospital - Frequently Asked Questions
CAH endorses and sells Purina prescription pet food. We also prescribe other types of prescription food such as Royal Canin and Eukanuba.
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