Tosha,

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. (Yes, including you)

I would never claim, "NO studies have been done"....in fact if you read the post, I said that studies HAVE been done...by the FDA. (You know, the same administration that allowed red dye #5 to be used in your Valentine's Day candy...hope you got some!) (Relax...just trying to evoke a smile.)

I am also not going to say that any government agency or program is infallible or above making mistakes.

If it were scientific verifiable fact that red food coloring caused renal failure...the FDA would be the first to ban it in either pet or human food use. This has been studied by a LOT of people. Certainly there are people who's studies might show that cupcakes cause cancer! (Perhaps they do!)

I welcome any factual data to show that feeding a nutritionally comparable Dog Food to your feeder rodents is inferior to the commercially produced Rodent Feed. You might also compare the different varieties and brands of actual rodent diets with one another. There are plenty to choose from! Perhaps we would then know the best brand and variety of Rodent Chow to select.

This information is valuable to all of us.

And I really do not care to argue with anyone...This is a forum. Used for sharing ideas, opinions and facts.

While I do use dog food as a backup feed, I also use Rodent Diets. Both do have their place.

Some people might benefit from having a substitute food while there is a delay...or who knows...maybe something like a future recall?

Some people might prefer to use only dog food...if they do, I hope that they will use their head and research it a little first. I tried to supply good information to assist in that endeavor. Everyone wants healthy animals...both feeders, breeders and consumers....(reptiles).

Having choices is what it is all about. And making informed choices is even better.



To blatantly inform everyone that only Crazy people would use dog food for rodents, and that red dye #5 will cause renal failure in your reptiles is just not true. And I would think it irresponsible to avoid addressing the subject.

Making an informed decision has nothing to do with a "Good Enough" type attitude.

When someone takes the time and diligence to make an educated choice they are obviously showing that they DO care about the animals they keep. And they do want the best for them.

Paying the highest price for a brand name does not insure better care or quality.

And likewise, getting the cheapest, low grade, run of the mill food (of any type) for your animal is not likely an informed or educated choice. Like I said in the previous post, you have to use your head.

Just sharing some ideas and breaking down an un verifiable and false rumor.



Oh, and by the way, I did agree with your comments on the recalled pet foods. You stated the facts about the brand and varieties of food recalled for salmonella contamination.

Someone else had posted incorrect information about this as well. I was glad to see your post with the correct information.

You will get no arguments form me. I would rather discuss things in a lighthearted and civil manner.

Thanks again,

Harlin Wall - WALL TO WALL REPTILES!

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