Here is the note I sent, and the reply I received:
MY NOTE:
Dear Mr. Fossat,
First I'd like to say I applaud your efforts in making your documentary. I hope it gets the exposure it needs.
Next, I apologize for using my "Furmonster" hotmail, but it is the address I dedicated to all things pet related. lol.
I do have a question for you... In all your interviews, have you consulted with any real animal scientists, ie. zoologists, animal biologists, taxonomists?
The reason I ask is because many people consider veterinarians the be all/end all of information on animals.
The truth is (as you may have already discovered), vet schools are highly subsidized by the pet food and pharma industries. Consequently, veterinarians are taught animal nutrition by pet food representatives; and they are taught about illnesses by pharmaceutical representatives.
These two industries have their own agenda... I'm sure you can figure out what it is.
Zoologists, taxonomists and true animal biologists, are usually less biased (if they are not working in one of those other industries). These are the people who have studied animals as a whole, and who will give the straight scoop on their physiology, and their nutritional needs.
I am bookmarking your project in the hopes that my finances will allow me to contribute before time runs out.
Regardless, I wish you all possible success in this endeavor.
Sincerely,
Mrs. (FMM)
PS
I, too, have my own pet food story.
The long and short of it; in 2008, a raw diet pulled my 4 year old cat from death's door.
HIS RESPONSE:
HELLO MRS (FMM).
Yes, indeed, the vet world's connection to the pet food industry is way to similar to the one doctors have with pharmaceutical companies.
We only interview a couple vets for the film, as they tent to be completely ignorant, but we did meet with several nutritionist, one of them who worked for the Chicago zoo for many years. We have already interviewed the FDA, AAFCO, the Pet Food Institute, its already been a long journey, and like you, my dog is now on a raw diet, and she is doing amazing as well, never had this much energy.
Thank you for your email, and let me know if you ever have any questions,
Cheers,
Michael.
Looks to me like he is on the right track.
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