Jasi wrote:
Dale Atkin wrote:
There are several large (and smaller) pet food companies that make a
vegetarian dog food.

Would I feed it? Probably not. Its not to say that the food is, or isn't
good. I just don't have the confidence that there has been enough of a
large group being fed that food, for long enough that I'd be happy
feeding it.

That being said, certainly people do feed it, and I've not heard any
negative reports based on it. I assume some research has gone in to its
preparation.


Thanks Dale. I'm also unsure how well tested this food might be. I
guess I'm hoping to find some data (or even some anecdotes) that will
help me make the right decision.

-Jasi

Actually no commercial dog food is tested really well. All you have to
do to get a new food on the market is do a 6 month study with 8 dogs and
have 6 or more not get seriously ill from it. AAFCO certifies the food
as being "complete and balanced" when no true certification is available.

Never assume anything.