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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Again, I do not feed my pups based upon the opinions of lay people. I look to the experts in nutrition. I read what people say...and if I think they might be correct in what they are saying, I go to the experts for their opinions on it.
As to allergies, I believe that if my pup were so allergic to so many things, I would be at a vet dermatologist and also a vet nutritionist.
I see so many blanket statements about Hill's Science Diet and no real data to back those statements up. To compare Hill's Science Diet to junk food and/or McDonalds is just not accurate imho unless someone has done some really in depth reseach. As to comments about whether or not dogs are healthy, I base my opinions on many years of pet ownership and fostering. If they are not constantly having bloody stools, vomiting and other GI related issues, and have normal laboratory studies each year, I would say they are healthy.
I have yet to see a comment voiced by anyone on this board that would make me question the value and/or quality of Hill's Science diets. It just does not make sense to me that so many people feed their pups based upon the opinions of lay people. They do the same with medical issues...and I just cannot comprehend that. |
I did not feed Biscuit based on the opinions of lay people. I fed him based on what several vets recommended at the time, which was Hill's Science Diet and Prescription Diet. It did not work. Rather, it did not improve the situation in any significant manner. The vets continued to treat the skin and ear infections and that was that. No fleas, mites or abnormal lab results. I discussed allergy testing but they insisted his case was not severe enough for testing. Should I have pushed? Perhaps.
I was reasonably tired of this. I switched him to another brand and tried different formulas and found something that has worked for him. No constant licking, scratching or biting. No recurring infections. Normal lab results every year, even now after the bleeding. No stomach upsets save for the recent bleeding, which I suspect had nothing to do with the food he was eating at the time. I'm not here to compare Hill's to junk food that should be avoided at all costs, and I'm not here to convince you to feed something else. I'm here to share my experience with this one particular dog. The experience hasn't been abominable, but neither has it been so spectacular that I feel completely confident in the food. Would I feed it in a time of need? Yes, I already am. But otherwise? I'll keep to what has worked best.