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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  It's always been the case that, at times, discussions about how we feed our kiddos take a turn towards becoming emotional and somewhat combative.
I'm very passionate about dog nutrition as well - and have studied it at length, like many of our other members. And the only thing I'm really sure of at this point, is that we can't be sure of anything as it relates to feeding canines. Until we have thorough and consistent scientific studies / trials that are published in peer-reviewed journals -- it's all really a best guess at the end of the day, even by Veterinarian Nutritionists.
So until and unless we have undeniable facts regarding canine diets, we all need to be respectful and accepting of how each of us feeds their dogs.
And just for full disclosure - I do in fact feed raw, and have for years now. But I still believe that dogs can thrive on raw, kibble, canned, cooked or any combination of methods. And while there may be some obvious benefit of feeding raw for *some* kiddos -- I will say that after feeding raw for about 10yrs, I do not perceive added dental benefits; and I don't perceive any difference in skin issues -- in fact, I've had 3 babies with environmental allergies.
Bottom line, be respectful. |
You are correct. One size fits all is not the case with food!
I have no desire to argue with anyone and don't expect anyone to feed their pups what I feed mine. I do have a problem with people pushing ANY diet on people. Some of the things alleged here really annoyed me because there is NO evidence of food causing some of the issues mentioned.
I follow veterinary nutritionists because they are, in my opinion, the experts on animal nutrition. If they are really good at what they do, they won't bash any particular food someone feeds their pup, but will assist them if it is not well balanced.
My pups who don't require RX foods are all on Hill's Science Diet. I trust the company and please don't anyone come back and tell them they are bad. I just want to say this: I have had pups with many different conditions who may have started out on that food and ended up on RX...NO WAY did the food cause those issues as was alleged here. My Armani and Pippi will be 14 in May. They have been on the same food as the others and have never had any health issues.
At the end of the day we each must do what is best for OUR pups.