Science Diet vs Canidae

Kevin McMurtrie wrote:
Hi. My vet carries Science Diet, and of course, he claims that it is
the best dog food available. I've heard great things about Canidae.
Is
it better that Science Diet, or is that hype too?

Thanks.

Kevin

You posted the exact same message in the cat group (changing "cat" to
"dog", here)! Methinks we have a troll on our hands!

For what it's worth, Canidae is a puppy food only. Just look at the
AAFCO statement on the bag and you'll see, "for all life stages" there.
That means it met the requirements for the most demanding stage of
life...the growth stage. The nutrients will meet the higher needs of a
growing puppy, but can be deleterious to an adult and especially an
older dog. High levels of fat can lead to obesity. High levels of
phosphorus can exacerbate kidney disease. High levels of sodium can
lead to hypertension, etc. High levels of calcium can lead to lower
urinary tract problems, and so on. You've got to ask yourself what
nutritional background Canidae has if they don't even know the basics
of companion animal clinical nutrition!