[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

First, the book is sitting right here and Morris does not appear to be the author. There are four board certified veterinary nutritionists listed on the cover as the authors and chief editors. There is a long list of contributors which include many veterinary specialists. Morris is one of the additional editors. It is a Morris publication, but Morris didn't write it. Science Diet is recommended for sick dogs, but so is Purina, Iams, Waltham. So obviously it's not just about feeding Science Diet. Actually, there is even a section explaining how to properly homecook. There is also a section with a Diamond contributor explaining how pet foods are made.

I have found nothing to indicate that the state of Michigan does any type of trial or nutrient analysis on my dog's food. AAFCO feeding trials are one way to assure that the food is at least acceptable to feed. I'm not saying that a feeding trial studies digestibility, but that what comes out when the dog is done eating will be paid attention to and that is a clue.

I won't feed my dog how a wolf eats just as I won't feed myself how humans used to eat (they ate raw meat too before fire). I don't have a problem going grain free for a dog, not at all. But tons and tons of dogs have lived many years eating a lot of corn. And also to be honest, a lot of the raw fed dogs on YT seem to have just as many medical issues as the rest and they have their fair share of GI upset. So based on observation alone, I can't agree that more meat and/or raw meat is what they need. More meat shouldn't hurt a healthy dog, but I don't see anything to indicate that it is necessary.

What I am saying is, everybody should feed what they want to feed, but there is no reason to hate SD.

Amen!