My dog needs Hill's i/d. Cheaper digestive diet alternatives?

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Hello, after recent surgery to remove a blockage from junction of large & small intestine, which turned out to be a lump of rock hard feaces, it was advised that dog remain permanently on a prescription diet (Hills I/d) This is very expensive, is there an alternatives please?

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hill's i/d is an intestinal diet that is easy for a dog to digest. There are other intestinal diets that might be less expensive, like Science Diet sensitive stomach. Ask your vet for his/her recommendation for a more affordable diet before deciding to change. Also, ask your vet if you could just add extra fiber to your dogs diet, like some canned pumpkin.

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