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Originally Posted by Britster  I totally agree with the post above ^ (my oh my, how my thought process has changed)... but I will say Purina makes me very nervous. I wouldn't feed anything from them simply due to their contaminated chicken from China that they refused to pull. To me, it's on the same level as Merrick. I don't believe Merrick has ever had recalls on their food, it's just been treats. Yet everyone is worried about their food and doesn't recommend it. If I had to guess, I'd think more pets died due to contaminated chicken jerky from Purina than salmonella ridden treats from Merrick. I don't care how many scientists are a part of Purina, it makes me ill to think about the pets that suffered due to that. I also do not like their inclusion of methionine (sp?) ... vitamin k, in their food.
Between RC, Purina and Hills, I highly respect RC now and would choose them. They're the only company that hasn't changed their 'beliefs' per say. I always question that, when Hills and Purina are so sure and confident in the foods they're making, and explaining why byproducts and corn and everything is so good... But if they are SO scientific and advanced.... why do we now begin to see them getting away from corn and by-products in their foods? Purina's newest commercial for Beyond is very much promoting the 'no by products, no corn' gimmick.
If their foods are based on science and research... why are we suddenly now seeing them get aboard this new ship? Purely Profits? Or is there some big scientific reason?! Honestly, Purina should stick to their guns and come out with a campaign explaining why corn, meat meals and by-products are beneficial to dogs, and why these new "sexy" ingredients are a load of crock... I just don't understand it.
I'm kinda confused why they wouldn't just stick to corn, by-products, etc. I really kinda respect RC for not jumping on ship and quickly creating a grain-free formula, or whatever, just to simply appeal to a new crowd. Clearly they stand by their research and their beliefs. You just don't see them pushing 'holistic' products left and right just because that's the current trend. They take a long time to develop new formulas etc. And I like that about them.
I know I'm going way off topic here, just find the whole business of pet food fascinating! |
I'm guessing it has to do with profit. ...but real chicken, corn free, etc. was never a bad thing. They are justtrying to appeal to more buyers. They probably correct nutrient deficiencies and excesses by changing the amount of synthetic vitamins/minerals. Since it isn't bad to feed 'natural' ingredients, they reallyhave. no reason not to make these products.
I'm not sure how long they had been working on ingredient changes, butthe grain free philosophy has been around for awhile now. I know in the case of Y/D (an rx thyoid food for cats), testing was done over like ten years.