Question:
My cat goes to a vet for constipation. Why do vets only carry Hill's Prescription Diets?
M.M., Toms River, NJ May 10, 2009
Answer:
Many cats suffer from chronic constipation and need to be taken to a veterinarian for regular enemas. High-caloric, cereal-based cat foods combined with a lack of physical activity are the main culprits. Home treatments include daily gentle abdominal massages (some cats love it, some hate it) and 2 to 3 tablespoons of raw organic yogurt daily in the food or 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Encourage your cat to be more active with interactive games. To your question, there are many reasons I have detailed, along with two other veterinarians, in our book "Not Fit for a Dog: The Truth About Manufactured Dog And Cat Foods." Primarily, they sell these diets because they believe in them and because they are very profitable.
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