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Dear Friend,

Please go to http://www.wysong.net/rude.shtml to help understand our position on the issues you raise. Also, please review the "Don't Be Fooled" section carefully ( http://www.wysong.net/faqpets.shtml#fooled ).

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I was just reading the controversy between you and Solid Gold. Actually Sea Kelp is proven to support the thyroid because it is high in iodine- look it up.

We do not dispute the nutritional merits of kelp. That was not our point.

And a good diet does fix many “allergy” problems because at LEAST 90% of diagnosed allergies are not allergies at all but a reaction because of a low immune system due to a poor and unbalanced diet usually containing too much grain and not enough meat protein and live enzymes.

We agree whole-heartedly. See Dr. Wysong's book, " The Truth About Pet Foods " chapter 16.

These afflictions may show in licking the feet, itching with no fleas present, ear infections, hair loss, over grooming an many other non intestinal afflictions.

True, but the claims by Solid Gold are untrue.

Also a dog with a strong immune system is not as susceptible to flea “infestations.

We most certainly agree. See above.

Thought you may be interested. I don't worry about the brand as much as the quality, HIGH MEAT CONTENT, live enzymes, and low on empty fillers (grains).

Grains are not necessarily used for "fillers." The starch they provide - or from potato, rice, tapioca or whatever - is necessary to extrude a dried form product. Wysong produces ALL meat products and was the first to incorporate active enzymes in processed foods. You must read the above material in the "Don't Be Fooled" section of our web site. Claims and labels can be misleading.

I am impressed with foods like Timberwolf, Canidae or EVO for a kibble

You have not stated why. Before you do, be sure to read the above material. Have you asked EVO, for example, about the claims that their canned and dry foods cooked at hundreds of degrees are the same thing as raw or how "no-grains" has any nutritional meaning when the starches of potato are used instead...see above link to "Raw deceptions."

but prefer my dogs eat real food like I do and they should. I don't believe any processed food or kibble can be that healthy.

Good for you! You are most certainly a thinking person and that is exactly the message Dr. Wysong has been teaching for the past 25 years. The above materials will certainly ring a bell of truth for you and give the scientific basis for why your good sense is correct.

Give us your address and we'll send you a free CD by Dr. Wysong and some samples to show you what can really be done with food when these principles come first.

I hope this information is of help to you. If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me via e-mail.

It is always my pleasure to assist you.
Wishing you and yours the best of health,
Wysong Technical Staff

"Your website finally let me read your Solid Gold article. What was that person so upset about? Everything you write is true. I quit using Solid Gold years ago when my dogs developed persistent allergies while being fed the various blends of Solid Gold dog food. I quit using it and have never gone back."