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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  Keely Mama, you do make some good points but, IMO, you are painting with too broad a brush. There is a world of difference between brands of dog foods and they can't all be lumped together. Just go to dogfoodanalysis.com and browse the ingredients of some random 1 star foods and then look at some 4,5 or 6 star foods. The differences are obvious. Also, I believe most quality brands spray on the digestive enzymes and helpful bacteria at the end of the process so they aren't subjected to heat. I do agree that the AAFCO gives companies too much latitude in arriving at their nutritional requirements. It doesn't seem that digestibility is a concern with them and, if it isn't digestible, it may as well not be there. I do think that well-formed stools are a good indicator of a healthy digestive system but I'm sure there are ways to do it 'on the cheap'. This is why folks should do a little research and find out which ingredients are truly good and those that aren't. The Dog Food Project is a good source of info. There are alternatives to feeding commercial foods, such as raw or home cooked. Still, with both these methods, some research is required to ensure your pet is getting a balanced diet. In the end, what to feed is a personal choice but, no matter the choice, some research is required to make an informed decision. |
Im not sure if i understood your post right as I am reaaaally tired.
But when I say commercial dog foods and in my looong post, I was reffering to the stuff you would buy in the grocery stores (Pedigree,Iams, etc.) Although even the higher quality foods sometimes DO indeed have somethings in it that maybe shouldnt be there, These grocery store brands are just waaaaaaaay over the top with stuff that shouldnt be in the food
I dont mean to clump ALL dog food into one. Maybe I should have been clearer with my posts and stated examples of the mistakes.
I myself am feeding wellness puppy formula to keely. But there are also some of the different varieties of wellness that I wouldnt feed. Such as the "Boneless white fish" (I beleive is the name?).. Because, IMHO, and this is just an opinion. NO dog food created by companies is going to be the best for a dog, HIgher quality foods are obviously VERY VERY good. BUT, They still are not perfect
If it were my desicion, Keely would be eating raw HUMAN quality meat. And some added vegies for vitamins and minerals. ANd that would be it.
I do not believe that when looking at dog food we should be looking at the quantity of life. (Such as saying, SO and so's dog was eating pedigree, and she lived to be 18 years old.) We should be looking at Quality of life. With higher grade pet foods. Those 18 years of life, may not have liver problems, cancer, digestive pain Over weight because of added fillers that can be caused by the crappy foods. )