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Originally Posted by phfgkl  It wasn't, it was a vet. You just need to make sure it says AAFCO on the dog food bag. |
Yes, I figured there was some consultation with a veterinarian. Unfortunately, not all vets are educated/researched in animal nutrition. ALL dog food is REQUIRED to meet AAFCO standards. All that means is it has the required vitamins and minerals... it has NOTHING to do with quality control or the actual ingredients. I should make this clear- all dog food that is "complete nutrition" is required to meet AAFCO standards.
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Originally Posted by phfgkl You don't think a 19 year old chihuahua is old??  You think because you feed an expensive food that your dog will live to be older than mine? Believe me, just by feeding your dog more expensive food doesn't mean it's going to live longer |
Umm, I never said that my dogs would live longer than yours because I feed expensive food. I hope you realize that there are thousands of genetic, environmental and just plain ole' luck factors that have to do with the longevity of an animal. It is absurd, however, to make such a generalized statement that feeding cheap food = a long life. That would be as absurd as saying expensive food = long life. I do have a choice to leave out the crap that my dogs don't need- such as fillers, by-products and cancer causing agents and preservatives, and damn right I'm going to make that choice in the best interest of my boys.
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Originally Posted by phfgkl Hummm, have you ever looked at the more expensive purina brands? They don't all have corn as their first ingredient. |
Just because it's the second or third ingredient doesn't make it any better....