I agree that dogs survived happily on Purina Dog Chow and Milk Bones...and I also agree that there are
major differences in pet foods (ingredients) of the past and pet foods today...there are
major differences in
people foods (ingredients) of the past and
people foods of today, too. I agree that small dogs are more susceptible...because they are smaller and able to tolerate less of the chemicals and/or toxins before becoming ill. Same with babies and children...what gives an adult a tummy ache may put an infant in ICU on life support.
That said, probably most of us swing thru a drive-thru on occasion and survive the ordeal. lol No reason our pets cannot sometimes do the same until we find what they will eat that we want them to consume. I do understand the pet food issue somewhat. I've read labels and researched the ingredients. I've read the MSDS of ingredients, read patents, Medlines, and manufacturing processes. I've hunted for many, many years for clean ingredient feline and canine foods and had mine love it for a while then turn up their noses at it...or refuse to eat it at all even though it smells like something I'd smear gravy on or make a sandwich out of. Apparently, from
their perspective, finding a new, clean, organic, bio-appropriate favorite meal is no big deal for Mommy to do...I went on a mission just yesterday, found some clean ingredient foods to try, researched the manufacturer, and bought a few containers. Or, maybe they just think I like a challenge.
The bottom line for me is that I have not found a perfect food...only some that are less offensive ingredient-wise than others.
- Cat