Hypoallergenic Dog Food - Purina Veterinary Diets HA Dry Review

Purina Veterinary Diets® HA HypoAllergenic® brand Canine Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for the growth of puppies and maintenance of the adult dog and has been formulated to achieve the following characteristics:

Modified protein source with an average molecular weight below 12,200 daltons

High digestibility, Single protein source, Source of Medium Chain, Triglycerides (MCTs)-23% of fat

Extra Information:

Medical Indications

Diets with these nutritional modifications have been recommended for the following uses or for dogs with the following conditions:

Elimination diet for food trials , Dermatitis associated with food allergy , Gastroenteritis associated with food allergy , Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency , Protein losing enteropathy , Inflammatory Bowel Disease , Lymphangiectasia , Malabsorption , Hyperlipidemia

Purina Veterinary Diets HA HypoAllergenic Canine Formula Dry Dog Food Rating:

• Animal Digest - Plus 1 point = No animal digest
• Corn - Minus 1 point = Corn starch, corn oil
• Wheat - Plus 1 point = No wheat
• Soy - Minus 1 point = modified isolated soy protein
• Gluten - Plus 1 point = No gluten
• Extra Goodies - Minus 1 point = water, coconut oil, canola oil, cellulose
• By-Products - Plus 1 point = No by-products
• Animal Fat - Plus 1 point = no animal fat
• Pet Food Recalls - Plus 1 point = No Recalls Purina Veterinary Diets HA HypoAllergenic Canine Formula Dry Dog Food
• Class Action - Minus 1 point = Class Action Purina Pet Foods

Dog Food Rating for Purina Veterinary Diets HA HypoAllergenic Canine Formula Dry Dog Food:

Total Score = 6/10

Ask Susan Peters Purina Veterinary Diets HA HypoAllergenic Canine Formula Dry Dog Food Review:

Purina Veterinary Diets HA HypoAllergenic Canine Formula Dry Dog Food doesn't seem to have anything special in it. This is pretty much junk with a high price. If your vet is selling this stuff they are making a huge profit at your dog's expense!

Class action filed against Purina Veterinary Diets HA HypoAllergenic Canine Formula Dry Dog Food for false advertising.

No pet food recalls against Purina Veterinary Diets HA HypoAllergenic Canine Formula Dry Dog Food.

Corn and soy are used which cause skin irritation, hair loss, fever, ear infections, kidney failure, liver failure.

No use of by-products. By-products are ingredients used which are not fit for human consumption. By-products are often floor sweepings from a rendering plant.

"Meat" is often rendered dogs and cats as well as other animals such as road-kill. When the source of the meat is known it will be listed as beef, poultry, chicken, turkey, etc. When the source of the meat is not known it is simply called "meat.

Total Score = Ol' Roy dog food, which is considered one of the poorest quality dog foods on the market, scored 5 out of 10. Purina Veterinary Diets HA HypoAllergenic Canine Formula Dry Dog Food scored 6 out of 10.

The life span of your pet should be at least 20 years. Your pet's diet strongly influences your pet's life expectancy. Always look for a quality pet food which scores 10 out of 10.

Purina Veterinary Diets HA HypoAllergenic Canine Formula Dry Dog Food is a pet food I would not consider a healthy choice in pet foods.

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