Has all this information helped or confused you, Kay? LOL!! It is a very deep subject and I've gone around and around on it. I truly believe that every cat and dog is different and what works for one might not work for another.

I did a little research, hoping to find something for Butter that might help him with his constant skin problems. Today, I had my feed store guy order California Natural Chicken and Rice food for Butter. We'll have it next week. We've tried the Science Diet food (can't remember the name), hoping that would help him, but he wouldn't eat it. We've used the Pro Plan Turkey and Barley food, which he is "so so" about, but didn't love it. I'm going to try the California Natural food because it really is natural. My Golden Retrievers are doing great on the California Natural Reduced Calorie Lamb and Rice product, so after doing a little investigating, I figured I might as well try it for Butter, too.

By the way, California Natural food is made by the same company that makes Innova. I really have never compared ingredients, but for some reason, I think the CN is a bit less expensive. Wonder why? They are all discussed at www.naturapet.com

Logan

PS. I should add that Butter's favorite food is one of the cheapest, the Meow Mix Seafood Medley. He loves it!