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Originally Posted by DJDB  I really believe that what food you feed your dog doesn't make that huge of a difference as long as it agrees with them and they will eat it. If I tried feeding my pup everthing "high end" but he didn't eat any of it, I wouldn't hesitate to give him the "cheap stuff" if that's what he liked. I used to have a cat that would only eat "Alley Cat" cheap as dirt cat food - he loved it and lived a really really long time.
Personally, I think that I would just avoid any foods made in China. |
Do you think feeding a child McDonald's and Burger King every day "doesn't matter"? If your kid chooses chicken nuggets over broccoli, are you going to let them choose what they want to eat, just because they tell you they like that better? Most people would say no. A child could probably live off pizza, nuggets, and french fries for years without any major ill effects until they reach a certain age and their body can no longer handle or process it, or they become obese, or diabetic, etc.
I am just saying that we, as pet parents, need to do what we feel is best for our pets. WE are in control of their diets, not them. I am all for finding a food that your pet finds enjoyable. Jackson is picky so I love to see him enjoying his food, which is why I mix wet food in, etc. But he would probably pick Kibbles n Bits kibble over his TOTW if he had a choice between the two. Kibbles n Bits is coated with nasty stuff to make it more tasty to a dog. Doesn't mean I am going to feed it to him.
I do everything in moderation with him, just like a human would if on a diet, most don't eat McDonalds every day but may treat themselves once a week. Jackson still gets the occasional MilkBone or a bit of Cesar's wet food, just not every day. I think moderation is key in anybody's diet. I am not saying this is the only way or the right way but I don't see how it's any different regarding feeding children and feeding your dogs. Both are very dependent on you, both will likely choose to eat what is worse for them, and we as "parents" need to be the ones to step in.
I am also not saying kibble is best, or raw is best, or homecooked is best, or anything. But I do think we should do the best we can do.