On Jun 1, 2007, at 1:06 AM, dee
Hi,
Thanks so much for taking your time to reply. The raw people have just the opposite opinion on grains, especially corn, that it is so hard to weigh through the different opinions. They claim that dogs and cats get energy from lipids not the carbs. I know there are other nutritionalist who like grains in dogs as well as those barf diehards, basing their studies on the wolf.
I like your philosphy, and will read your blog to further educate, not only myself, but others that I advise for the good of their beloved animals.
thanks so much,
dee
Hiya Dee ~
It is my understanding that carbs and protein are energy sources; fat is an energy contributor, but it's most significant contribution in a diet is calories. The science of nutrition for dogs and cats is complex. Our product line was formulated by a man who draws from over 35 years of experience and research in that field. He is motivated by science and understands the chemistry of the ingredients as well. Balance between carbs, protein and fat in appropriate ratios is dictated by the NRC (National Research Council) and additionally, there are models for nutrient analysis for dog and cat foods provided by AAFCO that must be met. He is well familiar with both and follows their protocol. His ear is always to the ground for new research and scientific substantive data; consumer trends mean nothing to either of us.
I appreciate how difficult it is to sort through all of the information and opinions on pet food. While there is wisdom in doing your own research, I encourage everyone to ultimately listen to what their own eyes see and their own hands feel when they are using a product. At a certain point (once you have confidence in a product line or feeding style like barf or raw) you need to set aside the opinions of everyone else and listen to your own from the results on your own pet.
Thanks for your emails !
Evy
Evy
Hi Evy againI read your blog and it is very honest and forthright. thank you for that straightforwardness. It is rare in talking to companies....Would you tell me why the pet food grade food coming from human grade was rejected as human grade I get quite scared about this. I heard that the food rejected was b/c of diseased etc problems and therefore goes to the pet food?
Is this true? No one has explained what pet food grade consist of.
thanks again for your time,
dee
Dee ~
Pet food grade is merely what cannot be 'dressed' from an animal that is up for slaughter to put in a butcher case. It has nothing to do with the animal being diseased. A good example is a chicken breast that is shaped in such a fashion that it doesn't cut easily for packaging. These are animals that are being butchered for human consumption, but not all of the meat 'dresses up' well for sale. I am a bit suspicious when I read that a pet food company claims to use human grade and am wondering if they are stretching the truth a bit about really using the pet grade, but just wanting it to sound better.
I'll get on to answering your other email here in a moment.
Thanks ~
