Purina Pet Foods

[Medusa]

Got this letter from my vet:

Thought you all might be interested in this. Here's what my vet's office has to say, in part:

"For the past six months our doctors have been researching the different diets on the market. They have determined that the diets manufactured by Purina are superior as nutritional therapy. For this reason, we have decided to carry and recommend the full line of Purina Veterinary Diets. We think this will benefit your pet and you in several ways:

1. Studies show that most pets prefer the taste of the Purina diets. In addition to researching the palatability, we have tested the new foods on a number of patients with excellent results. As you know, even the best diet won't do any good if the pet won't eat it. We can assist you with recommendations to help your dog or cat make the transition to the new food.

2. It is our belief that the nutritional content and effectiveness of the diets is an improvement over Hill's Prescription Diets. Many of the diets are lower in fat and there are patented formulas, specifically designed for food allergies and feline diabetes, which have proven to have advantages in managing these challenging conditions.

3. With very few exceptions the Purina diets can cost less per pound.

For these reasons, we have begun dispensing this type of therapy. We are confident that this change represents better medical practice for your pet."

Please understand that I'm not trying to talk anyone into or out of anything. I just thought that you might find it interesting what my vet's office has to say on the subject.

[Scooter's Mom]

Wow, interesting!
My vet also thinks Purina is good. She also agrees with the part about even the best food being no good if your pet won't eat it.

Thanks for the info!
Crystal

[Craftlady]

My gang (except Thumper) is on Purna, Naturals. I got a bag of Purna One Senior for Thumper (to add to a/d).
They love the Purna brand.

[catfamily]

Thanks for sharing this with us.
I accually was wondering about their catfood.If it was as nutritious as some top quality.I doubted it.But now I am happy to hear that it is.In case we need to change our food in the future.
We spend approx. 525.00 a month on catfood alone.We use Natural Balance wet and dry.They have been in super health since I've been using it.I even noticed their eyes being 100% clearer from it.
But it's expensive.
Not as bad as some...but still espensive.
Depending on how the next few years go...we may need to change.
Thanks for this great info

[Scooter's Mom]

We spend approx. 525.00 a month on catfood alone.We use Natural Balance wet and dry.

How many kitties does that feed?

[catmandu]

Hmm! I will have to check out the Purina Brands. The only trouble is that in Catada we dont have a lot of the newer varities of Purina that I see advertised in Cat Fancy.
Are these the Purina that the Vets are recommending or is it the Purina Advanced Formula which is about a dollar and a helf less than the premiuim brands?