Prescription diets Flashcards
what is a prescription diet?
diets that are marketed as intended for use to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent diseases and that are labeled to provide all or most of the animal’s total daily nutrient requirements
why do you need a prescription to get a prescription diet?
depending on the disease addressed these foods can contain levels of nutrients below what is legally allowed to be sold for a healthy pet
why are prescription diets so expensive?
because the science it takes to create them is expensive
they go through trials, monitoring, bloodwork, and tests to ensure the diet meets nutritional requirements and helps with the issue it is labeled to address
GI prescription diet
made with easy to digest and high-quality ingredients including coconut oil or medium-chain triglyceride vegetable oil, antioxidants, and prebiotic fiber
good for sensitive stomachs and dogs that have diarrhea or vomiting
the biome food was specifically made for diarrhea issues
critical nutrition diet
formulated with high fat for energy density and protein that provides essential amino acids for tissue repair
smooth consistency for easy syringe or tube feeding
good for pets that just had surgery, aren’t feeling well and haven’t been eating, and anorexic pets
dental health diet
crunchy kibble texture and has been proven to significantly reduce tartar and plaque build-up
hydrolyzed diet
has a high level of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and glucosamine to help support joint health, high protein-to-calorie ratio to help support lean muscle mass
good for senior pets
neuro care diet
blend of nutrients (arginine, EPA + DHA, antioxidants, and B vitamins) and medium-chain triglyceride oil to help support cognitive health
high in protein to help maintain lean muscle mass
antioxidant-rich nutrients supports immune system
targeted towards CCD (canine cognitive dysfunction)
cardio care diet
supports cardiac function
contains cardiac protection blend composed of amino acids and fatty acids (omega-3 and medium-chain triglycerides), minerals and vitamin E
helps maintain heart structure
high protein
antioxidant A and E: supports a healthy immune system and help reduce oxidative stress
kidney function diet
restricted phosphorus to help support kidneys
reduced sodium
high-quality protein
everything is filtered through the kidneys so only feed good things that will be worth filtering in these patients
pets should only eat this food, no other food or treats
liver management diet
helps reduce liver workload allowing liver tissue to regenerate
helps avoid nutrient deficiencies and excesses related to liver
immune system support
controlled levels of highly digestible protein
low copper to minimize accumulation in liver
clinically proven antioxidants to support immune function, formulated to promote healing
weight management diet
low in fat and calories
high protein-to-calorie ratio promotes loss of body fat while helping maintain lean body mass
contains natural fiber to help contribute to satiety (feeling full)
pets should just eat this diet and no other food/ treats so they can lose weight faster
urinary care diet
promotes a urinary environment unfavorable to the development of sterile struvite and calcium oxalate crystals
helps dissolve sterile struvite stones
helps reduce risk of sterile struvite and calcium oxalate stone reoccurrence
high-quality protein
diabetic management diet
high protein and low carbohydrate to help support nutritional needs
mainly used for cats since it is a good way to deal with them turning diabetes on and off
thyroid management diet
improves thyroid health in 3 weeks when fed as the sole source of nutrient
decreases T4 hormone production while supporting kidney, heart, and urinary health
helps support a healthy body condition and a healthy immune system while also promoting a visible improvement in skin and coat
