Quote Originally Posted by bckrazy
I don't think anyone is going to lecture Jessika. I know she is pretty informed, as far as nutrition, and a lecture is not necessary.

I don't appreciate the religion comment. I do follow a religion... but it has nothing to do with raw meat and/or bones. Sue me for trying to feed my dogs what is best for them. D:<
Every last one of these food threads have turned into threads of religious zeal, where scientific facts are subordinate to half baked beliefs. An example above per your contention:

Dogs and cats do not normally produce enzymes in their saliva to actually break-down carbohydrates and starches. Amylase in saliva is something omnivorous and herbivorous animals possess, but not carnivorous animals.
First of all amylase is produced by the pancreas and dumped into the bile. It is continuously present in dogs regardless of the diet, and is measurable in the serum at any given time. You also need to educate yourself as to the relationship between stored fat, starch, and carbohydrates. Rather than rely on some blog site "religion" that doesn't understand the basics of biochemistry.

And if you don't like the word "religion" too damn bad.