This food comparison topic really does seem to be a "hot topic!" But as I listen to everyone voice their individual food brand preferences, feeding habits....how carefully we all scrutinize EVERYTHING we put in their mouths, read labels, compare, make sure that all their dietary needs are met, etc. it dawned on me that many human parents (of which we are many, I'm sure) don't seem to monitor anywhere NEARLY as closely what they feed their human kids or even themselves! I often have to laugh at people who will go toe-to-toe with a fellow furparent and defend to the death what a dog should and should not be fed, while their human pantry is filled with junk! I've known of animal professionals who HUMILIATE pet owners who, out of simple ignorance, or because they just can't afford the trendy "designer" petfoods, feed their furkids, say, Gainesburgers or Purina Dog Chow. All the while stuffing Fritos and Burger King in their own families mouths! As a recovery room nurse with extensive cardiac background, I'd love to inform THEM of the ramifications and peril they are placing their family human in by not feeding them properly. Not everyone is as animal educated as others, and I think politely suggesting they discuss their dog's dietary needs with their vet, or tactfully suggesting a few changes, would be a much kinder and more productive approach. One worker at my kennel totally humiliated a client when she handed back the client's "own food" to be fed her pup during her stay. She looked in the bag and saw Pedigree Little Champions and and handed it back and said. "We don't need this junk; we'll feed her our food." The older woman left in tears, with her pup, I'm glad to say. I wanted to cry myself! This woman obviously loved her dog, and did not deserve to be so shamed. I might add that this worker has the worst eating habits and feeds her own children junk all the time!!!! She laughs at me for my "health food diet." I just hate such judgemental, cruel behavior. Discussing this topic over this forum is great for educating us all, so many great suggestions and sound advice, and maybe we can pass along this info. to others we know, new pet owners etc., who might need some guidance. WITH KINDNESS!