I haven't been able to catch up with all the responses on this thread yet, but needless to say, much of what I have read so far has left me speechless, horrified and angry!! I've heard for years, so many terrible things about Iams. And it horrifys me to know that so many vets continue to carry their products, especially the Rx diets. Solid Gold was recommended to me when Star was a baby and both girls have been on it for years now. Luckily, although I live on a virtual isalnd, we are packed with stores carrying all of the top premier/holistic brands such as Wellness, Wysong, Innova, Candide, Bil Jac., etc. I believe Innova is animal testing free.