Hi I just started volunteering at a local vet office and noticed there are a lot of prescription foods by Hills (like I/D and C/D) and was wondering what they are all for? I could ask the people I work with, but I would like to do a little research on the side and impress them! Thanks!
2007-10-12 07:52:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
WHOA. I just wanted to know what the different foods were for my job. Everyone needs to relax.
Pooper scooper, wow. You offered me no help on his question. I feed Canidae, I know it is good. Answer my question, don't preach.
Thanks to those who have helped!
2007-10-12 08:38:40 · update #1
Oh boy, I feel like this is a pop quiz! Wish me luck, ha. Here we go:
i/d: GI problems/disorders (diarrhea, vomiting, etc.), recovery after sx, and cancer patients are prescribed i/d because it is a bland diet. The same as boiled chicken and rice or boiled Hamburg and rice.
w/d: Diabetes Mellitus, GI problems/disorders, Urolithiasis (stone formation), and obesity.
z/d: Allergies (food and inflammatory conditions) and GI problems/disorders.
d/d: Allergies (food and inflammatory conditions) and GI problems/disorders.
j/d: Arthritis
b/d: Brain aging (this is the one I need haha)
h/d: Cardiovascular disease
k/d: Renal (kidney) disease and cardiovascular disease.
g/d: Renal disease and cardiovascular disease.
r/d: Diabetes Mellitus and obesity.
l/d: Hepatic (liver) disorders.
t/d: Oral health problems.
n/d: Recovery from sx and cancer problems.
u/d: Renal disease.
s/d: Urolithiasis.
c/d: Urolithiasis.
Ok, I think I have them all covered! Hope this helps!
NOTE: Pooper scooper... no offense, but clearly you do not know anything relating to the veterinary field. If you are going to answer the question make sure you know what you are talking about first!
2007-10-12 07:58:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
The R/D does have alot of filler in it for a very very good reason--it helps to make your dog feel full without adding lots of extra calories. The number one reason that owners have issues getting their dogs to loose weight is that they feel bad if their dogs are hungry and they don't feed them. In a pet owner's mind, food equates to showing their love. So since it's understood that owners are less likely to be compliant with weight loss plans if their pet feels hungry all the time or they can only feed very small amount, the weight loss diets are designed to be high in fiber to make the animal feel full longer and provide a less calorie dense food. This means that the pet feels full but isn't getting as many calories as they do with OTC foods. Stick with the R/D. Obesity is as bad for pets as it is for humans---heart disease, liver disease, joint damage, etc. etc are all caused by obesity. Oh and vets get paid no more than your typical pet food retailers to sell Science Diet or any other food. They don't get kick-backs, but instead sell the product at a markup just like any other retailer does with products. If you didn't make money off of a product (no matter what business you were in) it wouldn't be on your shelves because it costs you money to stock it. Unfortunately there are many many gullible people out there who don't understand running a business or nutrition for that matter and believe anything that is spouted by companies who are running down the competition so that they make money.
2016-04-08 05:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello! The way I read your question was the same way I would take someone asking me the definition of a word. I would give you the correct answer. A fact. Not an emotional response. It does not matter what I think about Hill's as a company, or the food they produce. That was not your question. You aren't even feeding one of these foods to your pet... so I see no need to give you my opinion on what *I* feel is a better food. Good question. People on YA are so rate happy it's not even funny! I don't understand why anyone would give a thumbs down on any response that is stating PURE FACT! Wake up people! Good luck with impressing your peers!! Keep up the volunteer work.
2007-10-12 08:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by DogAddict 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Whoever thumbs downed the first 2 answers is a MORON (prob answerer #3, a self proclaimes dog sh*t handler) What you asked was answered correctly and informatively by Vet tech, they deserve the 10 pts!
I just cannot for the life of me figure out how dogs lived for thousands of years prior to over-priced and over-rated dog foods like Canidae being developed???? Sheez, I remember when even dog show people fed Purina dog chow.
LATE EDIT: Canidae is 8 dollars for 5 lbs. OK, i can see a 2 lb Chihuahua eating Canidae and it not being too expensive...But a 150 lb Mastiff would need a 50 lb bag, thats 80 BUCKS!!!!
Canidae IS a good quality food, but not necessity, just choice
During my Vet School education at Oklahoma State University, I NEVER was approached by a Hills rep or researcher. And I was in school when these foods were first coming to the shelves...Maybe they didn't like OSU orange, despite the fact it is one of the most prestigious Veterinary schools in the country. ???
Yes I went 2 years in Vet school, got pregnant, ruined my chance at re-acceptance by taking 6 yrs off and so now I'm a tech in the family owned business, not a Vet.
2007-10-12 08:11:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
That food isn't very good. The Vet gets a good price on the it and they make a lot of money from selling it. You should check out the ingredients. My dog has diabetes and the vet sold us some of the Hill's food. I read the ingredients - it contains peanut shells. They add it to increase the fiber content of the food (diabetics do better on a high fiber diet). I through it out, changed vets, and feed my dog raw food supplemented with a dallop of pumkin.
You can easily spot bad dog food by looking at the ingredients. If it's got corn products or flour and lord forbid sugar, it's crap. You know, they actually put dye in some dog foods as if a dog cared about the color of its food.
2007-10-12 10:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by BostonJeffy 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Each one is used to manage a different medical conditon(s).
http://www.hillspet.com/hillspet/products/prescriptionDiet/prescriptionDiet.hjsp
I guess some people need to get a grip!!! Personally, I do not like the Science Diet line, but the Prescription diets are for managing SPECIFIC conditions. I have a cat that is diabetic and thank God for Prescription diet!!!!! People should know what they are talking about before they post a nasty answer!!!!!!
2007-10-12 07:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
Usually Hills uses a meaningful first letter, which can help you remember what they're for (there are some exceptions, like b/d, d/d and z/d).
a/d = anorexia diet (recovery diet)
c/d = crystal diet (urinary stones)
g/d = geriatric diet
h/d = heart diet
i/d = intestinal diet
j/d = joint diet
k/d = kidney diet
l/d = liver diet
n/d = neoplasia diet (cancer)
r/d = reducing diet (obesity)
s/d = struvite dissolution (another type of urinary stone)
t/d = teeth diet
u/d = urinary diet
w/d = weight diet (Diabetes, a different formulation than r/d)
http://www.hillspet.com/hillspet/products/prescriptionDiet/prescriptionDiet.hjsp
2007-10-12 08:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
WHO IN THE WORLD IS GIVING NEWF AND VET TECH the Thumbs down on this question...
I mean give me a break!
Those answers are correct! What is wrong with this site! ?!?! and the people using it?
2007-10-12 08:09:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
They are for different health problems
T/d is for cleaner teeth
K/d is for high calories neede
etc...
2007-10-12 08:05:37 · answer #9 · answered by doxie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh those people..well they just lie and lie and lie. about how their foods are SOO good,when it cuases a lot of allergic reactions. I feed Canidae all life stages natural dog food. The canidae platinum formula is also good for dogs with all sorts of health problems. my friend had a dog with bowel problems. he was on perscription diet..did HORRIBLE on it. messed the dog up even more. she tryed Canidae..worked like magic.
CANIDAE IS NOT OVER PRICED. 8 dollars for 5 pounds. SOO excpesive.
canidae is the bestfood on the market. no dog does bad on canidae. my dog has allergies. I recently put him on canidae, it's been a week his fur is growing back already!\
the only reason vets reccomend Hill's is because Hill's sponsers vet schools and teaches them too. Trying to brainwash people into thinking soy is good for dogs and wheat is a great carb source. TOTALLY RIDICULOUS
2007-10-12 08:00:32 · answer #10 · answered by Jorjor 6 · 1⤊ 8⤋