Dog nutrition talk show

If anyone is interested, contributors include Dr. Tim Hunt, Dr Karen Becker and Dr. TJ Dunn.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/aquabotanic/2013/02/23/pet-radio-show-proper-nutrition-for-dogs


I found most of it to be common sense, but it was refreshing to hear some comments from Dr. Tim who has his own line of dry pet food. 

" I think raw inclusion with kibble is the best way to go.."

" Raw is a very good diet if you're able to do is correctly, I think dogs look tremendous on it.."

" Veterinarians as a rule are the worst people to talk to about nutrition, they just know nothing coming out of school... we are just spoon fed the Hills doctrine, trust Hills and we'll take care of you"

I disagree with the woman vet (not Dr. Becker), who insisted that if food is AAFCO approved, it's sufficient for most dogs, even crappy grocery store brands. This is because they have passed the feeding trials. 
Except, that feeding trials are only 6 months long and allow 6 out of 8 dogs to drop out if they are not doing well. Basically if it sustains their life for that period, the food goes on the market. 

What I find ironic is that raw feeders get critisized for feeding "imbalanced" diet to their dogs because it has not been studied, even though they have been feeding it for years (not 6 months) and are thriving.