Need advice for problem in switching food

[jdatwood]

It's tragic to see the big $$ marketing winning over common sense and logic

[DaneMama]

I don't think that common sense and logic can be to blame for it all...misinformation is also really to blame as well. People are not going to go out of their way to research their dogs food when it seems to do the trick.

What most people don't realize is, is that cheap, poor food like that will make their pets perpetual visitors of the vet's office. I see it all the time. I always ask what people feed their animals. If I hear that they are feeding total and utter crap...I try and get them to realize that they should really do some research into what they feed their animals. I am especially taken aback when the clients at work here pull up in their BMW's or Mercedes or Lexus and then tell me that they feed ol Roy...and then also complain about the prices of vet care.

[LabbieMama]

...... I am especially taken aback when the clients at work here pull up in their BMW's or Mercedes or Lexus and then tell me that they feed ol Roy...and then also complain about the prices of vet care.

I once fostered a very sweet female Golden mix for about 2 months. She was adopted by a rich family that owns horses and lives on 6+ acres in a huge house and drove fancy cars. A few weeks later the family took the dog to the vet and it was discovered that the dog had a bad hip and would need surgery. The family claimed they loved the dog but didn't want to pay for the surgery. They asked the rescue group to do some fundraising to assist them in paying for the surgery. I would understand completely if it was a poor family but this is not a poor family. They just weren't that invested in the dog. I never understood why they adopted the dog ... maybe for the kids. They feed the dog cheap Purina Dog Chow, even after I told them I was feeding her Wellness while she was here with me and I even suggested they visit the Agway store that carries all the premium brands. Nope, they just went to the supermarket and got a 40 pound bag of Dog Chow. I love that dog dearly (and I visit often!) but can't stand the family.