Thursday, May 14, 2009

Random Questions 'n Answers

The Email With A Question

I'm curious about your dog kibble and will consider trying it. Of course I've heard and read about the corn issue. My other concern is that there doesn't seem to be any variety in flavors. Everything I've read says that a rotation of flavors, and even brands are good for the dog. I'd hate to eat the same stuff every day of my life and I don't think dogs like it either. How do you address that concern with your product? I've been feeding XXXXXXX but have changed to XXXXXXX dry kibble.

My Answer

When it comes to nutrition, more and more evidence is pointing to keeping a diet as standard as possible; at least that is what is coming down the pike from the likes ofvet schools like Tufts and Cornell i.e. advice given to law enforcement. It seems to be one factor in bloat. Plus, you may have noticed that the 'variety' diets don't have a consistent protein level and from a scientific point of view, keeping that standard helps the body maintain its best balance.

Part of the reason I began a product line (while I was still teaching dog behavior) was that 'reading what everyone says' about nutrition just got so confusing. There is the science of nutrition and then there is the science fiction of marketing and advertising. A band wagon starts, does well and many jump on. I just want a diet that is consistent, the best for my dog and manufactured by folks I trust.

I'd eat filet mignon everyday with no problem!!