[Sweet Apple]

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

I wonder if this applies to pet stores as well? I worked at a pet store a few years back and we were always told to push Science Diet or Biljac despite the fact that they also carried much better food such as Blue Buffalo, Natural Balance, etc.

I wouldn't be able to believe any vet that says Science Diet or Iams is better than Blue Buffalo. I've seen the results first hand. Science Diet is a crappy food.
I've tried many foods out on my furry gang and can honestly say Blue Buffalo had the most positive outcome. Their coats are better, skin is healthier and I even see a lot less tear staining with my maltese since she has been switched over to it.
As for their teeth and tarter goes all of their teeth are in excellent shape. But I don't know whether that is because of the food or just good genetics, etc. The only difference I can say they have is the tarter on their teeth seems to be softer.
I scale their teeth myself every few months and the little tarter that is on them comes right off very easily leaving their teeth pearly white.

As a retail manager, for many many years, I can tell you, from experience, if management is pushing a product, it's because it has a higher price point (more profit for the Co.) It' a no brainer, that using less expensive ingredients yields a higher profit margin...Pet Stores do not go into business to feed your pup; they go into business to make a profit, and if your pup happens to eat their food, their mission is accomplished...Consumer goods are all about what people want, what they believe is right for them, and what they are willing to pay for it...As loving parents of our fur babies, I believe it's our responsibility to do as much research, for our babies nutrition, and go with your gut feeling, based on the information you find...There's always going to be a margin of error in any function performed by a human, so I'd go with the best margins...For me, at this point, it's primal raw...