My dog Sandy is a 10 year old Labrador Retriever who has hip dysplasia in both hips. Keep in mind that Sandy is pretty arthritic (she will limp after a 2 mile walk.)
Last week, she had a check up at the vet. The vet is very nice, but he didn't seem too impressed by the mixed diet of Orijen Adult and Regional Red I feed her. When I told him how Sandy is often hesitant to walk upstairs, the vet suggested that we switch her over to Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Canine Mobility.
Looking at the ingredients, that diet seems to be nothing special to me. I have heard some things about Hill's on this site, none of them being positive. Should I follow the advice of the veterinarian and switch Sandy to Hill's? Would this food really help my dog's joint issues? What is the ingredient that improves canine mobility? Lastly, why do vets praise companies like Hill's? hwell:
Last week, she had a check up at the vet. The vet is very nice, but he didn't seem too impressed by the mixed diet of Orijen Adult and Regional Red I feed her. When I told him how Sandy is often hesitant to walk upstairs, the vet suggested that we switch her over to Hill's Prescription Diet j/d Canine Mobility.
Looking at the ingredients, that diet seems to be nothing special to me. I have heard some things about Hill's on this site, none of them being positive. Should I follow the advice of the veterinarian and switch Sandy to Hill's? Would this food really help my dog's joint issues? What is the ingredient that improves canine mobility? Lastly, why do vets praise companies like Hill's? hwell: