Hills Precription Diet Food

Meeting the dietary needs of their pet is one of the most important jobs for owners. You want your dog or cat to always feel their best, and if the pet food you are buying at the grocery store is not helping to achieve that goal, you might need to purchase specially formulated food from your veterinarian. One type of food that veterinarians often recommend for dogs and cats with medical conditions is Hill's Prescription Diet.

  1. Hill's Prescription Diet for Dogs

    • There are a slew of Hill's Prescription Diet products available for dogs who need help coping with a medical problem. For example, if your dog is plump, the "r/d Canine" formula is high in fiber with low levels of salt and fat. Perhaps your dog is prone to kidney problems. In that case, the "k/d Canine" formula has a reduced amount of phosphorous, which can build up in the blood stream if the kidneys cannot flush out the extra. It also has an increased amount of omega-3 fatty acids and extra antioxidants.

      Each specialized recipe comes in both a can for dogs that require soft foods and a bag for dogs that eat dry food. However, the "n/d Canine" formula does not come in dry form because it caters to dogs undergoing chemotherapy.

      In comparison to other brands of dog food, Hill's Prescription Diet is more expensive. At the grocery store, you can often find a 6-lb. bag of dry dog food for approximately $15, but you can expect to pay about $30 for an 8-lb. bag of Hill's Prescription Diet. In terms of wet food, 24 cans of food typically cost about $40, depending on the brand, but 24 cans of Hill's Prescription Diet can be closer to $55. Sometimes you can find coupons for Hill's Prescription Diet on the manufacturer's website.

    Hill's Prescription Diet for Cats

    • Hill's Prescription Diet also helps relieve the symptoms of medical conditions in cats. Much like the dog formulas, the various recipes are tailored to alleviate strain on the kidney, liver or bladder, as well as treat skin conditions or weight problems. For example, the "m/d Feline" formula is designed for overweight cats with diabetes who require extra carnitine, taurine and arginine.

      Just as the dog formulas come in both cans and dry bags, each specialized cat recipe comes in wet and dry forms.

      Lastly, you are going to encounter higher prices for the Hill's Prescription Diet when compared to cat food purchased at the local supermarket. While you can buy 24 cans of cat food for $20 or less at the grocery store, 24 cans of Hill's Prescription Diet will cost approximately $40.