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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  But....what is it, exactly, you consider definitive proof? For a gazillion years, canines were fed real/raw food - is that definitive? For about 70 years, dogs have been fed kibble, is that definitive? I'm not trying to persuade you, but merely trying to understand the decision to feed...anything, for that matter - if you are persuaded, as stated, by definitive proof...? Bc as far as I know, there is no definitive proof that kibble is the way to go. I'm just more curious, at this point - regarding what someone would consider "definitive proof". Bc in the medical field, we consider peer-reviewed published clinical studies as quite definitive, but it is often anecdotal reasoning/thinking/stories that LEAD to these studies. Interesting conversation.
Btw, I did enjoy my kibble breakfast (cereal)!  |
Ann, definitive proof for me to switch to something that I'm so unsure of would be, exactly as you stated "peer reviewed published clinical studies". To my knowledge none exist. Also, again, I am not defending kibble as the best answer for the future of our pets. I hope that something better comes along. I just know, that in my own experience, my dogs have done fine on it. So, once I decided (for me and only for me) against raw, I researched how to select the best quality and that's what I've done. If I had grown up feeding my dogs RAW and they had always been fine, I'd have my experience with that. Since I didn't I'll need compelling evidence that it is the solution to the dog food dilemma we all face.
I applaud you all for caring enough about your animals to do what you think is best for them. I really do want to stop posting, but I feel I should answer all posts directed at me.
So many of my little posts go ignored....this did not start out as a crusade to defend my choice...just me adding my opinion.