>    Carol Shenkenberger -> BOB BREED wrote:
 > 
 >  CS> It's a sad truth that the information on what is good to feed a cat to
 > stay
 >  CS> that off is hard to find and often innacurate. Pets foods that 'claim'
 >  CS> to be top notch often are not. IAMS and Science Diet for example get on
 > 2 stars
 >  CS> of 6 at the analysis sites.
 > 
 >   To me most all pet food is the same, regardless of the name on the label.
 > Mine always like the store brand over the name brand most of the time.  Like
 > most store brands, they are made by name brand companies with the store labe
 > on the can/box.

Not at all true if you have a dog or cat with medical issues needing a
special diet.  All 3 of mine have grain issues.  A bit of bread can result in
an ear infection here so we have to feed special.  In fact, I am gently
moving towards raw feeding at least part of the time.  I got a grinder able
to handle that for Xmas.  So far, sausgaes is all we've made with it but it's
waiting to try a bunch of chicken necks and leg quarters.  Tht mixed with
some beef hearts, pigs livers and such makes a pretty good method here.

I'll keep grain free cns and kibble about though as i don't think we are up
for the time it takes to fully raw feed.

I'll grant though that not all pets have diet issues so a decent store brand
is ok enough for dogs.  Cats though may develop issues on it if kibble. 
Spcifically, kidney and bladder issues.
    Carol
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