Four Legged Foodies

who would think that our cats and dogs eat better than us? Surprisingly it's true' especially in America where animals reign supreme in people's hearts. In fact they seem to be getting a wider variety than some of us. They also seem to enjoy a four star meal better than any can of tuna or chewed up bone. This was the subject of an interesting article in yesterday's New York Times Home section(why it wasn't inWednesday's Dining section is a mystery). William Grimes wrote the piece and even assembled his own test kitchen. The dinners, especially, the dog food ,looks amazingly like ours with it's bits of potatoes and peas. other meals have prawns, chicken with brown rice,eggs ,kale and even garlic.Animals have always loved table scraps so it almost seems natural that their foods are based on them.Pet food companies such as Merrick and the giant,Purina, are planning more human like dishes . Already they've recently introduced chicken pot pie and beef brisket to great success. How are cats and dogs liking them.Mr.Grimes did his own taste test with three of each. The cats loved the brand Tiki Cats Manana Luau flavor which has ahi tuna with tiger prawns in tuna sauce.Although cats love anything fishy (as cat parents like myself will tell you),these devoured it with gusto.There was also a creation that involved chicken and beef in pumpkin soup that kind of got them excited.The dogs were treated to Fromm Family Foods shredded pork with carrots ,peas and potatoes. This was eaten with relish and ended up in cleaned bowls.Feelings were mixed about a Peking duck flavor and French country cafe duck as well. We love our cats and dogs so much that we give them the best and tastiest foods. It means we have turned them into furry doodies with discriminating tastes. However ,they are worth it.