Skip to main content
Breeds
Puppies
Adult Dogs
Senior Dogs

Allergies
Care & Healthy Living
Disease, Illness & Injury
Procedures
Food & Diet
Poisoning
Symptoms & What They Mean
Training & Behavior
Medications
All Medications
Flea & Tick
Heartworm
Pet Anxiety
Health Tools
Symptom Checker
Chocolate Toxicity
Healthy Weight
Veterinary Terms Guide
Alerts & Recalls
Breeds
Kittens
Adult Cats
Senior Cats

Allergies
Care & Healthy Living
Disease, Illness & Injury
Procedures
Food & Diet
Symptoms & What They Mean
Training & Behavior
Medications
All Medications
Flea & Tick
Heartworm
Pet Anxiety
Health Tools
Symptom Checker
Healthy Weight
Veterinary Terms Guide
Alerts & Recalls
Birds
Ferrets
Fish
Small Pets
Chinchilla
Degu
Gerbils
Guinea Pigs
Hamsters
Prairie Dogs
Rabbits
Rats
Sugar Gliders
Horses
Breeds
Care & Healthy Living
Reptiles
Species
Care & Healthy Living
Farm Animals
Bees
Chickens and Ducks
Pigs
All Medications
Flea & Tick
Heartworm
Pet Anxiety
Allergies
Allergies in Cats
Allergies in Dogs

Calming
Calming in Dogs
Cancer
Cancer in Cats
Cancer in Dogs
Dental
Pet Dental Health
Diabetes
Diabetes in Cats
Diabetes in Dogs
Emergency
Emergency Care
Exotics
Birds
Flea and Tick
Treatment for Cats
Treatment for Dogs
Horse
Horse Breeding and Foal Care
Horse Care
Horse Hoof Care
Horse Vaccines
New Pet
Kitten Care
New Cat Care
New Dog Care
Pet Insurance
Puppy Care
Nutrition
Can Cats Eat?
Can Dogs Eat?
Healthy Eating for Cats
Healthy Eating for Dogs
Veterinary Diets for Dogs and Cats
Pain Management
Pain Management in Dogs
Senior Pet
Arthritis in Cats
Arthritis in Dogs
End of Life Care
Senior Cat Care
Senior Dog Care

Specialty Pet Care Sheets
Wildlife
Vet Verified Products
About Vet Verified
Symptom Checker
Healthy Weight
Chocolate Toxicity
Veterinary Terms Guide
About PetMD
Editorial Guidelines
Newsletter
Veterinary Diets for Dogs and Cats
Veterinary diets are specially formulated to address specific health conditions, like bladder stones, kidney disease, and GI issues.

SPONSORED BY

Royal Canin logo

Urinary Health Conditions

Bladder Stones in Dogs: Symptoms, Prevention, and More
Anne Ward, DVM
Urine Crystals and Bladder Stones in Cats
Dr. Rania Gollakner
Urine Crystals in Dogs: Causes and Treatment
Melissa Boldan, DVM
dog lying in front of bowl
Should You Feed Your Dog a Veterinary Dog Food? Here's When It's a Good Idea

Veterinary diets, also known as therapeutic diets, are designed to help manage a variety of diseases.

Jennifer Coates, DVM
By

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Kidney Health Conditions

Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs
Michael Kearley, DVM
Kidney Disease in Cats: Signs, Causes, and Treatment
Michael Kearley, DVM
Kidney Failure in Cats: Symptoms, Stages and Causes
Jamie Case, DVM

Gastrointestinal Upset

Upset Stomach in Dogs: Signs and What To Do
Barri J. Morrison, DVM
Cat Vomiting: Causes, Types, and What to Do
Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM
Dog Diarrhea: How To Identify, Diagnose, and Treat It
Angela Beal, DVM, FFCP
Cat Constipation: Symptoms and Causes
Hanie Elfenbein, DVM
About usWrite for usContact us
My Privacy Choices
My Privacy Choices
Privacy policy
Legal noticesSite map
Copyright 2025 Chewy