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107barney · 10-27-2014, 06:39 AM

Ashley I have a question for you....
You said that excess protein is eliminated in the stool. My dog eats a home cooked grain-free meal of 45% protein and 12% fat and 12% fiber. I haven't noticed any stool issues other than they are very small and really don't smell. Personally, I believe that grains fill the toilet for both people and pets so im trying to understand your generalization.

FWIW, I appreciate your disclosure that you work for RC. I think it does put us on notice that your philosophy and delivery of information in that light. I still think it's great to have you here.

I have to agree with Nancy on the cost of byproducts versus muscle meats. Boneless chicken breast at my local big chain grocery store was $3.99/lb (sale price) and a hearts/gizzard mix was $1.60/lb. I frequently buy chicken spines for very cheap for soups and the poultry farm doesn't even charge me for chicken feet. I guess I could buy your explanation more if the price of the formula correspondingly decreased based on the new ingredients of cheap broken rice and byproducts. I don't disagree that the food could still be quality. I don't think chicken backs and necks produce any less quality stock than a bone-in muscle meats, but I will indeed spend less on those items. Did RC drop the price of the food to reflect this?

10-27-2014, 06:39 AM	#89
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Ashley I have a question for you.... You said that excess protein is eliminated in the stool. My dog eats a home cooked grain-free meal of 45% protein and 12% fat and 12% fiber. I haven't noticed any stool issues other than they are very small and really don't smell. Personally, I believe that grains fill the toilet for both people and pets so im trying to understand your generalization. FWIW, I appreciate your disclosure that you work for RC. I think it does put us on notice that your philosophy and delivery of information in that light. I still think it's great to have you here. I have to agree with Nancy on the cost of byproducts versus muscle meats. Boneless chicken breast at my local big chain grocery store was $3.99/lb (sale price) and a hearts/gizzard mix was $1.60/lb. I frequently buy chicken spines for very cheap for soups and the poultry farm doesn't even charge me for chicken feet. I guess I could buy your explanation more if the price of the formula correspondingly decreased based on the new ingredients of cheap broken rice and byproducts. I don't disagree that the food could still be quality. I don't think chicken backs and necks produce any less quality stock than a bone-in muscle meats, but I will indeed spend less on those items. Did RC drop the price of the food to reflect this? __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy Last edited by 107barney; 10-27-2014 at 06:43 AM.