• fades@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    I think scam isn’t the right word. What I think you are implying is that they will push the script food on animals that don’t actually need it, which I have no doubt happens.

    It’s not about the food it’s about the doctor you do or do not trust. Ask the doc about it, have them explain why it’s necessary, get a second opinion, etc. if they’re pushing unnecessary script food they probably do the same with other things.

    You can protect yourself if you put in the effort.

    • Fixbeat@lemmy.mlOP
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      1 year ago

      It’s not that either. A prescription implies that there’s something dangerous about the food that requires management by a professional. I don’t believe that is the case, it’s just food. They use the need for a prescription to make you come in for a visit and charge you more money to get a food refill.