Just Food For Dogs- A whole food prescription diet!


Last week, we posted on or Facebook page a new journey we are embarking on. Our elderly dog Kale came back from the vet with a diagnosis of the beginning stages of kidney disease. As expected, our vet recommended we put her on Hill's Prescription diet. The concern with Hill's is that it is highly processed. Kale has a long history of chronic ear infections and processed food exacerbates the problem. After voicing my concern, the veterinarian pointed me towards another company: Just Food For Dogs.

Just Food For Dogs is a company that specializes in whole foods, "homemade" dog food. Their food is USDA approved for human consumption. The supplements are made in an FDA & CGMP compliant facility that produces supplements exclusively for human consumption. The company is supported by 8 veterinarians on staff and is the only brand to validate health benefits through feeding trials. Wow! They offer a variety of balanced, pre-formulated daily meals for your "average" healthy dog, AND customized formulations based upon your dog's prescription needs. The latter is what Kale received.

How the customized, prescription food works-- First of all, you will need to have your pet's blood work. Just Food For Dogs will need to see this blood work and may need to see your prescription. In addition, they will ask you some questions about your furry family member. The veterinarians on Just Food For Dogs' staff, if needed, can talk to your personal veterinarian for additional details or clarification. After that's all done, you will pay a $195 fee for the formulation and receive a quote for how much the prepared food will cost by week or month. Once you have the formulation and are ready to start, you simply order the food and it will arrive in the mail. Voila!

We have just started Kale's journey on this dog food. Stay tuned as we update you on her blood work. We are keeping our fingers crossed that it helps our furry love. 💗




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