My Corgi Keeps Eating Adult Food

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Personally, I would absolutely steer clear of food for dogs that states "suitable for all stages or all ages." And this is even if the all stages food is AAFCO-approved. If it aint (AAFCO-approved), throw it away.

Suitable for all life stages is an AAFCO approved statement.

I can't get ahold of Pat till next week, she's probably away judging a dog show.

Peggy

[Michael Romanos]

Peggy - don't you believe it. Anyone/any organisation can copy such statements.
I hope Pat is Ok and not succumbed to anything through been served only with adult food as a baby, child and teenager.

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Peggy - don't you believe it. Anyone/any organisation can copy such statements.

Best to go read the letter from AAFCO again Michael. In their own words giving an explanation.

I hope Pat is Ok and not succumbed to anything through been served only with adult food as a baby, child and teenager.

You cannot possibly be this thick Michael. <sheeeesh> Let's pick a food - say carrots. Infants eat carrots do they not? Toddlers eat carrots do they not? Children 7 to 12 years of age eat carrots do they not? Teenagers eat carrots do they not? Adults eat carrots do they not? And so do the elderly, do they not? Carrots would be a good example of an all-life stages food.

You are also showing a spot of your ignorance and limited exposure to whom might be whom in the realm of respected names and reputations in the international dog world. While those of us in the dog fancy here in the U.S do recognize the names you like to drop (btw, I was very saddened to hear of Les Manning's passing), it doesn't seem to be reciprocrated.

Debbie

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Peggy - don't you believe it. Anyone/any organisation can copy such statements.

Including you. So if we shouldn't believe it then why should we belive what you say about the AAFCO?

I hope Pat is Ok and not succumbed to anything through been served only with adult food as a baby, child and teenager.

That was rude, Michael, just rude. She's an AKC judge and is probably out judging this weekend.

Peggy

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by glencorgi

You cannot possibly be this thick Michael. <sheeeesh> Let's pick a food - say carrots. Infants eat carrots do they not? Toddlers eat carrots do they not? Children 7 to 12 years of age eat carrots do they not? Teenagers eat carrots do they not? Adults eat carrots do they not? And so do the elderly, do they not? Carrots would be a good example of an all-life stages food.

Debbie's right, as human baby foods are not "baby forumlated" with extra calcium and vitamins, but are only mashed to make it easier for the baby to eat. Something any parent can do if they want to take the time.

Lots of parents make their own baby food from what they serve themselves. And what a surprise, thier babies are just fine.

Peggy

[Michael Romanos]

I suggest that you go back to basic child rearing procedures and look up documentation on rasing healthy teenagers, before you embark on any further references that babies, children and teens do not require certain elements and conditions in their daily food intake in order to grow into healthy adults - just like dogs but not the exact replica of dogs.

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

I suggest that you go back to basic child rearing procedures and look up documentation on rasing healthy teenagers, before you embark on any further references that babies, children and teens do not require certain elements and conditions in their daily food intake in order to grow into healthy adults - just like dogs but not the exact replica of dogs.

Now it's you who is missing the point. The point is that they eat the SAME foods as adults do. The amounts may be different, but it's the same food. Parents don't buy special foods just for children or teenagers.

And by the way I have raised three sons to adulthood and they are all healthy, succussful young men.

Feeding kids or dogs is not rocket science. You don't need a degree in vitamins and minerals to do it.

Peggy

[Michael Romanos]

Peggy - you are wrong. It is poor and neglectful and ignorant kind of people who do and say what you have expoused. Health authorities and the Government in New Zealand have got many guidelines and booklets etc for correct food and feeding for young people in their life stages.
Life stage food for humans and life stage food for dogs. It is similar but different - both groups need complete and balanced diets and diets which assist then to develope properly and healthily in their various life stages.

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Peggy - you are wrong. It is poor and neglectful and ignorant kind of people who do and say what you have expoused.

I beg your pardon??????

Health authorities and the Government in New Zealand have got many guidelines and booklets etc for correct food and feeding for young people in their life stages.

Well gee, so does the AMA, the USDA, etc. in the US.

Life stage food for humans and life stage food for dogs. It is similar but different - both groups need complete and balanced diets and diets which assist then to develope properly and healthily in their various life stages.

Both groups do need complete and balanced diets, so would you be so kind to describe how you prepare the different meals for the life stages of your children? They certainly can't be eating the same meals as the adults now can they?

Debbie

[Michael Romanos]

Debbie - I suggest you read material put out by AMA, USDA etc in the USA.

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Debbie - I suggest you read material put out by AMA, USDA etc in the USA.

I have my dear, as well as a lot of the work put out by leading nutritionists, not only in the States, but internationally reknown as well. This includes material for both humans and canines.

However I think you will go through the school cafeteria line you will find that kindergarten students are fed the same menus as the fith and sixth graders. Middle school and high school students will have the same menus as well.

Debbie

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Peggy - you are wrong.

You know I am really getting tired of you telling me I'm wrong every time I turn around. I am not wrong on EVERYTHING!

It is poor and neglectful and ignorant kind of p