I watched Dr. Marty's documentary slide show on dog food manufacturing and was disgusted. I thought up to that point I had made good decisions about what to feed Lucas based on my vet's recommendations, Lucas's sensitivities and the latest information on grains. I realize now that I hadn't dug deep enough for advice outside the box. I want for Lucas to be as healthy as possible while being happily fed. I switched to freeze-dried meat-based meals to fulfill that goal. I noticed several improvements I wasn't expecting to notice in addition to just knowing he loved his food more (gobble gobble) and that he'd be healthier for it. First was his attitude toward meal time and his temperament after eating. HAPPY! JOYFUL! Like his tummy was smiling, not just full. His demeanor with the family became more relaxed, less anxious. I'm assuming he feels better with his digestion and this relaxes him. He doesn't scratch/itch any longer. Dry skin has been resolved. Also, his coat is growing faster and softer. The biggest benefit is his overall life satisfaction, like he has more confidence where he had had anxiety before.
I've asked myself how I would feel and behave in stressful as well as daily living situations if I only ate something that made me feel less than ok and had side effects like digestion issues and itchy skin all the time. I know I would be anxious and uptight and that would show in many ways.
I'm so happy that small but enormous change has occurred for Lucas, he is simply happier because he is healthier!
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend