Author: Sandra Grossmann

By Sandra Grossmann A therapeutic diet, also called a prescription (Rx) diet, is one that is formulated to meet a specific need or to prevent a disease from reoccurring or getting worse. Pet owners can purchase therapeutic diets only via a licensed veterinarian, who must diagnose the disease and write a prescription.  Do You Legally Need a Prescription? One major pet food company owns a patent for the name “prescription diet.” Competing pet food companies are forced to use a different name, for example, “therapeutic diet” or “veterinary diet,” to… Continued