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Originally Posted by Lindzorz  I was referring to what I posted earlier, which was some kind of Purina or Pedigree designed for kidney function that was full of corn and an ingredient that was very hard on the liver. I don't think that all vets pay much attention to what they're prescribing food - wise. I was saying that I had heard things about Science Diet being of a lesser quality, and looking at the ingredients of the most basic form, I have to agree. What you suggested was a little bit better. It wasn't a personal attack on you and your dog food choice -- I was just contributing my opinion on this topic, which is what I thought this lady wanted. I used to work at a dog and cat boutique and the boss lady had a firey passion against Science Diet, and she does a lot of researching into what products to carry, so I figured it'd be best to assume it was kind of lack luster. Sorry to offend. I haven't fed it before, so I have no firsthand experience. |
I don't think you offended anyone! Many here have had lots of experiences with different foods. I know I have! Before Taycie got so sick, I tried MANY of the 5 and 6 star rated foods. I fell into the trap of Dr. Google. I believed everything on the internet. But.. no matter how they rated.. she never thrived. We may have gone a month or two but then old issues always reared their ugly head.. and we were back a square one.
Bottom line, every dog will thrive on something different, and there is more so much more to dog nutrition then what the back of the bag says.
I Home cook for Taycie, for medical reasons. I did a Consultation with BCVN. There is not much out there on the market that she will thrive on. If I went with the recommendations listed on a certain website it would do so much more harm then good.
Bottom line.. For me.. if I was able to feed Taycie Over the counter dog food these would be the questions I would be asking:
My main questions would be:
1.Quality Control/procedures of the company.
2. Testing. Who formulates these diets? Are they tested? I don't want my dog to be the guinea pig.
3. Who is creating these Recipes? What do they test these recipes for?
4. Who Formulates the recipes? Do they have a Nutritionist on staff?
If I was to feed dog food.. that's what I would be researching for. And.. I pay to ask the true experts.