[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Britster

I think it's kind of ironic because if a "holistic" company had done something like this (changed ingredients w/ little to no warning), I am pretty sure there would be members of the forum expressing their opinions about it and how these companies aren't all they're cracked up to be.

Acana, a food I fed successfully for a few years, did change their ingredients and I wasn't happy with it honestly, and did stop feeding it briefly, but they also made it very well known. I got emails from the company, their website stated "NEW formulas", all the stores were informed of changes and to inform customers, the bags all say "NEW" on it. It was pretty obvious to anyone feeding it there were going to be changes. Some dogs do poorly with even minimal changes so I do think making it well known is a big deal.

I am back to feeding Acana and have been because I decided to give it's new formula a chance, it's what he always did best on and ate for years, and everything has been smooth sailing. Do I honestly think the company is 100% trustworthy in everything they do? Nope, I do not. I've read some downright annoying things about them. But I don't think any dog food company is going to be entirely forthcoming or trustworthy and I don't think RC is above that either. I also would never blindly follow any food so much that I'd feed it if 'Dunkin Donuts' was the first ingredient. Lol. Wow to that one....

I also should add that I do not think rice, corn and by products are going to kill a dog either and are perfectly acceptable to feed if formulated correctly. I just don't necessarily agree with their reasoning for changing and do not like how they 'handled' the change. My opinion, again. Nope not trained or certified in any kind of nutrition.

Nope...I wouldn't because I don't focus on ingredients. What I will say is that I will always jump on the "holistic" recalls of which there have been many. Scary and that is why I go with companies that I believe spend their money the right way...on professionals and feeding trials.