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Originally Posted by Britster  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. |
To add to that, many foods like Cesars or Iams are so massivley produced at a cheap price that health codes aren't met and issues like that recall that hit a while back will happen.
Gizmo is also a picky eater, and I know I would try all different kinds of higher quality foods before thinking the Iams root. Heck I'd even go raw before I'd touch the stuff. Heard and seen too many people's pets die due to poorly made food.
Just "food" (no pun intended) for thought!!
