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I think it all depends on each vet. Some graduated a long time ago, some try to keep up with new research on foods, and everything else, some settle in for what they have always known. I think it comes down to talk to your vet, if you and the vet agree on things, or agree to disagree and you like everything else about them, that's great. If you dont, then try to find a new vet. Sometimes hard to do in small towns, yes.
I feel luck with my vets. They have cats of their own, and are always open to talk about foods, or anything else. They try to keep up, for their practice, and also for their own cats.
They like a combination feeding of mostly wet, supplemented as needed with dry. They do not feed raw but are not against it as long as you pay close attention to what you are doing, works great for those who are careful, but not for everyone. They have never tried to push any brand on me. They do sell science diet, and when i talked to them about it, vs my other foods i feed, they were open talking about it. They feel they know what the prescription diets will do in specific circumstances, so sometimes they do recommend it, be it short term until the cat is over the issue, or longer term if needed.
I feel luck with my vets. They have cats of their own, and are always open to talk about foods, or anything else. They try to keep up, for their practice, and also for their own cats.
They like a combination feeding of mostly wet, supplemented as needed with dry. They do not feed raw but are not against it as long as you pay close attention to what you are doing, works great for those who are careful, but not for everyone. They have never tried to push any brand on me. They do sell science diet, and when i talked to them about it, vs my other foods i feed, they were open talking about it. They feel they know what the prescription diets will do in specific circumstances, so sometimes they do recommend it, be it short term until the cat is over the issue, or longer term if needed.