[Ellie May]

The question was raised in another thread about feeding kibble when we could all just homecook or give canned food. The answer lies in financial expenditure, convenience, or time economy for most people. And for the rest their pups do best on dry food. It would be a massive oversimplification of canine nutrition to say kibble has no place. Contrary to popular opinion corn, wheat, soy, dairy, and byproducts have a place too.

There is no one best diet, but there is a best diet for each individual.

My pup thrived on homecooked food for awhile...and then she didn't. She eats kibble now - one kind and only one kind - made by Purina. So clearly since this company has kept my dog alive I like them. I do not like all of their foods and completely understand why some choose to avoid the company, but they have a place.

Vets do not get much nutrition training. But they do see thousands of animals a year. They know what diets work for which pets and that is worth more than a two week Google education on the topic. They do make money on the foods they sell, but 1) the profit is near nothing when considering how much space is needed to stock it, and 2) they can stick any food brand they want. By the way, it might interest some of you to know that my vet buys her dogs' food at the pet store hecause it is cheaper that way.