Thought I'd bring the discussion of TAPF back to here. I said earlier...
There are plenty of vets, professionals, and people in general, that I don't blow off entirely because of a difference of opinion.
Like I mentioned in my other post... if the difference of opinion was about (for example) fruits in cat food...I could adjust. I don't think fruits are needed in a feline's food, but don't think a little bit CAUSES harm. However, lack of moisture in food DOES cause mannnnnny medical issues in felines. That is just too huge to ignore. Susan giving lessor ratings because of moisture in food...is dangerous. IMHO
A lessor quality wet food, of ANY kind, is a better choice over a so-called "quality" dry food.
Susan says she doesn't recommend foods.
Technically, she doesn't. However, her rating system does.
How many times have we read or heard the question..."What
should I feed my cat?"
Picture this...
A person that has seen/read/admires Susan Thixton, pays for a subscription to her
Pet Consumer Report ...looking for answers. The person sees Susan's ratings. The person SEES she takes
away a paw point rating for all wet foods "due to moisture content."
Same person sees that Susan gives a species inappropriate "quality" dry kibble 5 points. (The most points possible.) That person is, more than likely, going to ASSuME the "quality" dry is the better choice...ESPECIALLY because it wasn't docked for moisture content! Susan's paw points system "recommended" it.