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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  This answer makes me think you've never actually read food trial requirements or results. Bc if you had, you'd likely agree they're about as useful as a square peg in a round hole.
The recipes for dog foods are all about the same (at the end of the day) because they all have to follow AAFCO standards if they want to be certified. Our dog food, unfortunately, is *not* a science -- it's a best guess based upon what a collective has come up with for our dogs  . |
I have to respectfully disagree with you on this. Because nutrition is not my favorite subject or one I care to dig into very much, I rely on vet nutritionists'advice for my pups.
As for recipes being the same, if that were really true, then I don't think there would be all the marketing that is being used and also the Purina lawsuit:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...e-buffalo.html
I feel so much more comfortable with companies that spend money on hiring vet nutritionists and also feeding trials. I don't like the thought of my pups being guinea pigs for companies that use their money to advertise.
Maybe I am incorrect in this, but as I said, I am not very knowledgable about animal nutrition and rely on what science there is .. even though it may not be what everyone wishes it is. Beats no science in my book.
I don't think AAFCO regulates what the recipes/ingredients are unless I am misreading the following. It is my understanding that they regulate how the labeling is done?? And the balance of nutrients? Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) > Ingredients - Making Pet Food AAFCO does not regulate, test, approve or certify pet foods in any way.
AAFCO establishes the nutritional standards for complete and balanced pet foods, and it is the pet food company's responsibility to formulate their products according to the appropriate AAFCO standard.
It is the state feed control official's responsibility in regulating pet food to ensure that the laws and rules established for the protection of companion animals and their custodians are complied with so that only unadulterated, correctly and uniformly labeled pet food products are distributed in the marketplace and a structure for orderly commerce.