I will have to agree with you that Dog Food Advisor is for the less sophisticated consumer that needs a quick reference for a knee jerk purchase on the opinions of other consumers and the dentist (who is this aspect is just another consumer).
After posting information that requires following a few links and reading actual scientific results, I see how basic dog owners/consumers looking knee-jerk answer would find information that is more complicated a little overwhelming. We do live in a word of quick satisfaction even if it leads to misinformation which is also at issue.
Both of the sites that I linked are not fee bases so I am left to assume only a very quick glance was made to them proving my above statement about that knee-jerk answer to questions. I'm a very inquisitive person so I find the information from Dr. Remmilard and Skeptvet high interesting. The difference between my links and DogFood Advisor is the idea that their information is based on science and not opinions of other consumers. With a little bit of link following Dr. Remmilard and Skeptvet are very informative in how dog foods are trailed and tested. Their writing is not opinion based it is science based which I prefer. This information has help me greatly in deciding how to pick brands of food that meets the needs of my pets. While you inferred the Dog Food Advisor is a free site the dentist offers a subscription service for his opinion.
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It seems that Dr. Sagman, DDS is covering his butt pretty well with all of his disclaimers for his BLOG as he likes to call it. I've posted them below so that they are easily found and no links need be followed.
Way down under that fine print at the very bottom of the website you will find this:
Disclaimer and Disclosure
The Dog Food Advisor is a reference site written and edited by me. It’s intended to provide you with the information you need to make better decisions about feeding your dog.
Dr. Mike Sagman
The views and opinions expressed in the articles posted here are presented in good faith and are strictly my own.
Accordingly, I promise to make every effort to be fair, accurate and truthful.
However, comments posted at the end of each article represent the advice, reports and opinions of my readers. So, I cannot ensure the accuracy of or be held responsible for their content.
As a human being, my thoughts and opinions change from time to time. I consider this a necessary consequence of having an open mind.
It is my goal to base all information presented here on current science. Yet because scientific concepts can change or be unknowingly defective I apologize for any errors I unwittingly publish.
The articles and reviews presented on this website are designed to help you make a more informed decision when buying dog food.
However, my rating system is not intended to suggest feeding a particular product will result in a specific health benefit for your pet.
Please be advised that I am not a veterinarian. For this reason, this website was never meant to be used as a substitute for sound professional advice.
Because the health of your dog can be directly affected by what you read here, you should always consult with a licensed veterinary professional before taking any specific action.
A Note to Manufacturers
It’s never been my intention to willfully misrepresent any product. Or to perpetuate the many myths surrounding the topic of dog food that pervade the Internet.
If you discover a material error in any of my reviews, please contact me and provide verifiable proof of my oversight. And if I’m in agreement with your point, I will gladly correct that error.
Financial Disclosure
I do not accept money, gifts, samples or any other incentives from pet food manufacturers in exchange for special consideration in the preparation of my reviews or ratings.
However, I do receive a fee from Chewy.com for each purchase made as a direct result of a referral from my website. This fee is a fixed dollar amount and has nothing whatsoever to do with the size of an order or the brand selected for purchase.
In addition, I also collect a membership fee in exchange for access to the Editor’s Choice section of my website.
In any case, please be assured it is my intention to always remain objective, impartial and unbiased.
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Any claim, statistics, or other representation about a product or service recommended on this website should be verified with the manufacturer or other sources before you make any purchase.
This blog contains links to other websites. Remember, all external links contain content which cannot be endorsed or controlled by the editor of this site.
Reporting Errors and Making Comments
It is impossible for me to keep each and every article and review updated on a daily basis. For this reason I cannot guarantee the accuracy of all the information you read everywhere on this website.
I welcome your feedback and assistance in updating the information I present. And I promise to correct any errors as I discover them or as they are brought to my attention.
This website is designed to be a blog and an open forum. So, feel free to challenge me or disagree with me in the Comments section at the end of each post.
However, I reserve the right to delete any comment that is abusive, rude, mean-spirited, profane or completely unrelated to the topic itself.
Thanks for visiting.
Mike Sagman
Editor and Creator
The Dog Food Advisor