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Originally Posted by Maxman  Wow!I remember when I first got Max,I joined this site, and, most people could not say enough good things about Acana,and Orijen.I have been gone for a while,I have been feeding Max Acana all this time,I have to drive a little out of my way for it, which is not a big deal,I have no problem doing it,but,I bought Max Easter brunch wet food,( made by Merrick) as a special treat for Easter, and I thought,hmmm, Maybe I'll try Merrick dry food.I was under the impression Acana was the absolute best, so I wasnt sure I should switch. Now,nk one seems to have a clear cut favorite.I can't cook for him,so I have to rely on store bought food,I don't care what it costs, he's my buddy,I want the best for him, just not sure what the best is anymore, so confused!  |
Favorites on dog forums are usually those foods that have an appealing ingredient list. It is a matter of opinion.
There are so many things to consider besides ingredients.
What does the company do to make sure the food is safe? Do they have a large enough budget to pay for the testing that should be done? Who is creating the recipes? A veterinary nutritionist or a dog lover with a bachelors in biology or a general DVM who knows little about nutrition? Are feeding trials done (excluding palatability trials) or is your pup a guinea pig for the company? How much research is the company doing? Are they contributing anything to science or are they more concerned about making their tood sound appealing for marketing purposes? Etc.
I will dig up some links about these two companies that will maybe help you decide. I don't lie either company for my doggies.