Veterinary Diets Cat Food

Understanding When to Feed Prescription Cat Food

Your feline may need specialized care to help manage a disease or illness. And while knowing your companion isn’t feeling their best is upsetting, developing a treatment plan will help get them back on track. Depending on their illness, your veterinarian may recommend adding a prescription cat food as a part of their nutritional plan.

Before transitioning your feline to a new meal plan, they will need a proper diagnosis. Unlike over-the-counter diets, prescription cat food is designed according to your pet’s age, breed, lifestyle, and health conditions. These diets are not interchangeable because they help manage medical conditions like kidney disease, urinary tract crystals/stones, heart disease, allergies, hairballs, and vomiting. This is one major difference between therapeutic diets and over-the-counter foods.

Once your feline’s veterinarian identifies an illness or health concern, you can make the necessary changes to their diet. Petco carries a wide range of brands including Hills Prescription cat food, Royal Canin prescription cat food, and more for a variety of health issues. Designed by veterinary nutritionists and backed by scientific research, these specialized diets supply optimal nutritional benefits for your pet.

Here are a few medical conditions you can find specific formulas for:

Weight management—Works with your cat’s unique metabolism to help reduce body fat, maintains lean muscle mass, and makes pets feel satisfied between meals.

Urinary tract health—Dissolves struvite stones, supports a strong immune system, and provides the right balance of minerals for good bladder health.

Kidney care—Helps stimulate appetites, increases caloric intake, supports the natural ability to build lean muscle, and protects vital kidney and heart functioning.

Skin and coat—Gets rid of food-related causes of skin irritation, promotes a healthy skin barrier, and has limited ingredients to support food sensitivities.

Digestive support—Promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, replaces lost nutrients, and supports regularity and bowel health.

At Petco you can order prescription cat food online. Add the item to your cart, fill in your pet and veterinarian’s information, and Petco will handle getting the prescription. To make sure your feline never runs out of food, sign up for Repeat Delivery. By doing so, your pet’s prescription cat food will arrive on schedule with free shipping!