Do vets get kickbacks for recommending food?

Vets are not paid a commission to recommend any pet food. Royal Canin isn’t even sold in veterinary practices for the most part.

Do vets get kickbacks from dog food companies?

Veterinarians are on the dole from certain pet food manufacturers and get kickbacks for selling their products. This is simply not true. The reality is that pet food sales in general is one of the least profitable things we do.

Do veterinarians recommend Purina?

Yes, Purina Pro Plan is good for dogs. Backed by 400+ Purina scientists, including nutritionists, behaviorists, and veterinarians, Pro Plan dog food formulas offer advanced nutrition and the highest quality ingredients to nourish your dog’s best life. Pro Plan is recommended by veterinarians.

Are vets sponsored by pet food companies?

The American Veterinary Medical Association, The Australian Veterinary Association, The British Veterinary Dental Association, The Pet Health Council, even our beloved BVA (British Veterinary Association) are all at least partially funded either directly or indirectly by one or more of the Big Three pet food producers.

Are vets paid to recommend food?

Is Royal Canin owned by Purina?

Brands owned by Mars include; Cesar, Dreamies, Eukanuba, IAMS, Nutro, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Royal Canin Veterinary Diets, Sheba, Temptations, Waltham, and Whiskas….Caveat Emptor – Buyer Beware.

Top 6 Pet Food Companies in North America – 2018	2018 SALES
Nestlé Purina PetCare	13,200.00	29.98\%
J.M. Smucker	2,900.00	6.59\%

Did Royal Canin change their formula 2021?

Pet food consumers should not be afraid of chicken by-products. The reason Royal Canin seems to be promoting by-products, their formulas are changing; the pet food manufacturer is replacing chicken meal with chicken by-product meal in their pet foods. So yes, there will be a change in the formulation of our products.