Here are veterinary-backed pet‑food options and resources available in Australia, plus a short note on what “veterinary‑backed” typically means and how to choose.

What “veterinary‑backed” usually means

• Formulated, tested or reviewed by veterinary nutritionists and/or company veterinarians; often includes veterinary therapeutic (prescription) diets for specific medical conditions. (See examples below for each brand.) (proplanvetdirect.com.au)

Veterinary‑backed brands & products in Australia

• Royal Canin — large range of science‑formulated, vet‑recommended products including veterinary‑exclusive formulas for medical problems (many clinics stock and recommend Royal Canin). (thevetshed.com.au)
• Hill’s (Science Diet & Prescription Diet) — widely used veterinary therapeutic diets for weight, renal, GI, oncology and other conditions; prescription lines are supplied through clinics/online vet pharmacies. (thevetshed.com.au)
• Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets (Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets) — veterinary formulas developed with Purina nutritionists and vets; includes hydrolysed/allergy, neurocare, GI, weight management, etc. (purina.com.au)
• Veterinary Nutrition Group (VNG / CompleteMe etc.) — Australian company run by board‑certified veterinary nutritionists that produces meal‑completers and veterinary nutrition products for home‑made diets and special feeding. (mishcats.com.au)
• EmerAid / Veterinary Nutrition Solutions (VNS) — critical‑care and recovery nutrition (semi‑elemental formulas) distributed in Australia for hospitalized or recovering patients; developed with veterinary input. (vetnutritionsolutions.com.au)
• Vetafarm — Australian company that states products are formulated by veterinarians and animal nutritionists and supplies vet‑led animal health solutions. (Vetafarm.com.au)

Therapeutic (prescription) diets and clinic‑only lines

• Many veterinary therapeutic diets (e.g., Hill’s Prescription Diet, Royal Canin Veterinary Diets, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets) are intended to be used under veterinary advice and often require veterinary oversight (and sometimes a clinic/prescription purchase). If your pet has a medical condition, these are the diets vets commonly prescribe. (thevetshed.com.au)

Quick tips for choosing and using veterinary‑backed food

• Match the diet to the diagnosis: use therapeutic diets for diagnosed medical issues (kidney disease, allergies, GI disease, obesity, diabetes, etc.). (thevetshed.com.au)
• If you want a vet‑designed home‑made or raw plan, choose products or supplements formulated by board‑certified veterinary nutritionists (e.g., Veterinary Nutrition Group’s CompleteMe) rather than piecing it together yourself. (mishcats.com.au)
• Ask your vet about monitoring (weight checks, bloodwork) when you change to a therapeutic diet — many manufacturers also recommend regular vet follow‑up. (thevetshed.com.au)

If you’d like, I can:

• Find specific product lines for a condition (e.g., renal, skin/allergy, GI, weight) and link the veterinary diet pages available in Australia.
• Look up where to buy a particular veterinary diet online or at clinics near a specific Australian city.

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