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Joe Canuck wrote in message ...
(...) However I have noted in a couple of cases each on the dry and wet side that the data provided for specific foods is somewhat incorrect when compared to the manufacturer information. These are not huge errors that can likely be attributed to not having revisited and updated the data in some cases. Yes, I've basically made the assumption that these figures are in the ballpark - I've assumed that they will more-or-less represent the state of the foods now. This should be so, as long as formulations haven't changed greatly in the meantime. However, it would be nice if each food had a date listed, giving when the analysis was obtained. But when you say this... It is an excellent starting point since it provides a comparison of foods in one location. However, one can essentially do the same thing on their own by checking what foods are available locally... then compiling the data for those foods that interest them. ....you are dead on. I've mailed some of the manufacturers whose food is available near me. So far, I have one reply; Petguard refused to release the figures, stating that they are 'proprietary'. This makes me wonder how the stats for Petguard were obtained on the various websites. It also makes me very reluctant indeed to feed PG - and I shall mail PG and tell them that their refusal will cost 'em a customer. C'est la vie. Let's see if anyone else can come up with the goods... Steve. |
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Joe Canuck wrote in message ...
(...) However I have noted in a couple of cases each on the dry and wet side that the data provided for specific foods is somewhat incorrect when compared to the manufacturer information. These are not huge errors that can likely be attributed to not having revisited and updated the data in some cases. Yes, I've basically made the assumption that these figures are in the ballpark - I've assumed that they will more-or-less represent the state of the foods now. This should be so, as long as formulations haven't changed greatly in the meantime. However, it would be nice if each food had a date listed, giving when the analysis was obtained. But when you say this... It is an excellent starting point since it provides a comparison of foods in one location. However, one can essentially do the same thing on their own by checking what foods are available locally... then compiling the data for those foods that interest them. ....you are dead on. I've mailed some of the manufacturers whose food is available near me. So far, I have one reply; Petguard refused to release the figures, stating that they are 'proprietary'. This makes me wonder how the stats for Petguard were obtained on the various websites. It also makes me very reluctant indeed to feed PG - and I shall mail PG and tell them that their refusal will cost 'em a customer. C'est la vie. Let's see if anyone else can come up with the goods... Steve. |
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Joe Canuck wrote in message ...
(...) However I have noted in a couple of cases each on the dry and wet side that the data provided for specific foods is somewhat incorrect when compared to the manufacturer information. These are not huge errors that can likely be attributed to not having revisited and updated the data in some cases. Yes, I've basically made the assumption that these figures are in the ballpark - I've assumed that they will more-or-less represent the state of the foods now. This should be so, as long as formulations haven't changed greatly in the meantime. However, it would be nice if each food had a date listed, giving when the analysis was obtained. But when you say this... It is an excellent starting point since it provides a comparison of foods in one location. However, one can essentially do the same thing on their own by checking what foods are available locally... then compiling the data for those foods that interest them. ....you are dead on. I've mailed some of the manufacturers whose food is available near me. So far, I have one reply; Petguard refused to release the figures, stating that they are 'proprietary'. This makes me wonder how the stats for Petguard were obtained on the various websites. It also makes me very reluctant indeed to feed PG - and I shall mail PG and tell them that their refusal will cost 'em a customer. C'est la vie. Let's see if anyone else can come up with the goods... Steve. |
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"Marek Williams" wrote in message ... On Tue, 04 Nov 2003 10:20:34 -0800, "Karen M." dijo: It's so hard to get a cat to lose weight, isn't it? I feel for you, believe me! I have the opposite problem. I've been adopting Old George, a neighborhood stray, over the past several months. He lives with me pretty much all the time now. There is always food in his dish, of the kinds that I've found to be his favorites. Still, he's skinny. You might want to have his thyroid levels checked. Instead of the standard T4 test, I recommend the free T4 by equilibrium dialysis (fT4ED) - its the most accurate thyroid test to measure fT4. Itss more sensitive in assessing thyroid function in cats where the T4 may be depressed or borderline or fluctuates between normal and high. Good luck. Phil |
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"Marek Williams" wrote in message ... On Tue, 04 Nov 2003 10:20:34 -0800, "Karen M." dijo: It's so hard to get a cat to lose weight, isn't it? I feel for you, believe me! I have the opposite problem. I've been adopting Old George, a neighborhood stray, over the past several months. He lives with me pretty much all the time now. There is always food in his dish, of the kinds that I've found to be his favorites. Still, he's skinny. You might want to have his thyroid levels checked. Instead of the standard T4 test, I recommend the free T4 by equilibrium dialysis (fT4ED) - its the most accurate thyroid test to measure fT4. Itss more sensitive in assessing thyroid function in cats where the T4 may be depressed or borderline or fluctuates between normal and high. Good luck. Phil |
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"Marek Williams" wrote in message ... On Tue, 04 Nov 2003 10:20:34 -0800, "Karen M." dijo: It's so hard to get a cat to lose weight, isn't it? I feel for you, believe me! I have the opposite problem. I've been adopting Old George, a neighborhood stray, over the past several months. He lives with me pretty much all the time now. There is always food in his dish, of the kinds that I've found to be his favorites. Still, he's skinny. You might want to have his thyroid levels checked. Instead of the standard T4 test, I recommend the free T4 by equilibrium dialysis (fT4ED) - its the most accurate thyroid test to measure fT4. Itss more sensitive in assessing thyroid function in cats where the T4 may be depressed or borderline or fluctuates between normal and high. Good luck. Phil |
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