This is what I finally sent:
I have been a raw feeder for 4 years.
There is no more danger in handling raw meat for our pets than there is in preparing the turkey for our own Christmas dinner.
I have a BFA; my college education included a 3 month course in biochemistry.
The pet food industry invests millions in veterinary “education” every year. This education might include a weekend course in nutrition… taught by pet food representatives.
The only reason one would need to understand all the scientific intricacies of nutrition, is if one is not getting a naturally balanced meal in the first place. When one is consuming a healthy, natural, non-processed diet, only a bare minimum of supplementation should be necessary. This goes for people and animals alike.
Pet food companies are well known for using sub-par ingredients. They can because the extrusion process kills practically everything, including the nutrients. Supplements are added in, but even then they play a guessing game to get the correct balances. By the way, everyone should check the USFDA pet food recalls pages to see how safe their pet foods really are.
Most “rawbies” feed human grade products. In fact, the Croppers stated that their products are human grade.
Feeding raw, natural, healthy foods to our pets is not a fad. People actually did it for centuries. Kibble is the fad.
Enough with the hyperbole, Henny Penny.
Use common sense when handling raw meat, whether for humans or pets. “Wash your hands, and don’t eat the poop.”
Mrs. X. Xxxxxx
Note to the editor;
If you decide to print this letter, please do not truncate it.
Every point is in direct response to the points in Dr. Collis' letter.
Thank you.
