Hi Liz,
If all you are reading is that Science diet is so horrible then you are not reading everything:). For example when Dr. Remillard, a board certified veterinary nutritionist was asked which dog food she would feed she replied “It’s kind of a race to the top between Royal Canin, Purina and Hill’s for me….” petdietsdotcom/Ask-the-Nutritionist. Dr Wynn, also a board certified veterinary nutritionist gave a nod to Science Diet in her article on large breed puppy nutrition.
Good guide rates Science Diet Adult Toy and Small breed dog food 9.2/10 in the health category.
When zoos choose to use a commercial dog/cat food for the valuable animals in their care you will find Science Diet on the menu.
If open to the idea that veterinary and PhD nutritionists use different criteria to evaluate food vs many internet posters you will find that Science Diet is held in high regard by professionals in nutrition.
I have fed Science Diet products in the past and currently am using one of their products. I’m confident in my choice and in the nutrition it provides.
