Dog Food

　　More and more families now consider dogs as part of the family, and their living standards have improved accordingly. From the types of dog food, you can see there are puppy food, weight loss food, beauty care food, etc., with a wide variety. There is also something called prescription dog food, which many owners wonder about: what is prescription food, is it good for dogs' health? In what circumstances should prescription food be fed? Below, the editor will help owners understand.
　　Simply put, prescription food is an auxiliary food for sick dogs in addition to medication. So first, it’s clear that healthy dogs should not be fed prescription food regularly, as it is not only inappropriate but also expensive. Prescription food is formulated according to the principles of each disease, removing substances dogs should not be exposed to, increasing substances beneficial for recovery, helping sick dogs regain health as quickly as possible, so it is best to follow veterinary advice.
　　For example, for some irreversible chronic diseases such as chronic kidney failure, you can choose a suitable prescription food to relieve the dog’s suffering, enhance medication efficacy, and help extend the dog’s lifespan. Current prescription dog foods include intestinal prescription food, weight loss prescription food, heart disease prescription food, etc.
　　When feeding prescription food, attention should be paid that, except for the transition period when switching food where mixing prescription food and regular food is acceptable, it is best not to mix them afterward. Because regular dog food meets the pet’s basic growth needs and provides a sense of fullness for daily feeding, while prescription food is formulated considering the dog’s illness factors. Mixing them loses the purpose and effect of the prescription food. Therefore, aside from the initial transition period, mixing should be avoided.