I’m admittedly more of a dog person than a cat person, so I find myself wondering if perhaps there is something I am missing here, but I doubt it.
Think “cat food.” Think “paradigm shifter.” What could Purina have possibly done to change the way we see cat food? Could it be that they have created a fabulous new low carb protein based meal? Have they committed to eliminating corn in their diets?
Are you ready for this?
ba da dummmmm…..
Cat appetizers? This is their paradigm shifting product?
A team of 40 at Purina worked 3Ā½ years to develop this new product, shape it, fine-tune it. They spent hundreds of hours on research and design. When a select group of St. Louis area cat owners last year tested the product at home, they were forced to sign nondisclosure agreements.
Who buys this? WHO BUYS THIS, I SAY? I’ll tell you. The person who buys this is the same person who brings me their 24 pound “Maine coon” for skin problems, hauls their overstuffed blob from its Juicy carrying case, readjusts their crystal collar and then tells me they can’t afford antibiotics. And when I suggest weight might be the cause of the skin folds leading to the infection, the owner insists there is no way they can change their pet’s diet since “Mr. Purrface is very particular.”
Treating your pet well, and treating them as a human are not necessarily the same thing. Have you ever seen a feral cat nibble on a gecko before tucking into a finch? Why would anyone pay for small, prettily packaged portions of non-balanced pet food that serves absolutely no new purpose? (don’t answer that.)
The best part of this article? The comments. You must read the comments. š
Ha! My cat is thrilled to lick up smashed spider before I can wipe it up. Appetizers, indeed.
I like to believe that the answer to your question is “no one will buy this stuff because it’s patently ridiculous.” But I think I’d be wrong.
clearly someone needs to look up the definition of ‘paradigm shifter’.
i will however admit to not being as knowledgeable about my cats dietary needs as i should be and i have been finding that most of the sites i’ve seen on the web so far are barely disguised ads for a specific brand. for those of us interested, could you point us in the right direction. either a book or a website that will explain what cats do and don’t need without trying to sell us overpriced, under nourishing food. you know, a ‘just the facts ma’am’ type deal. š
Oooh, yes please! Good idea, Heather.
I can’t believe I never posted this site. It is very helpful. š
http://www.catinfo.org/
Thank you for asking!
In my desperation to have Bailey eat, I actually looked at it, looked at the packaging, looked at the ingredients and realized it was just the same stuff you can buy from other brands. The ONLY difference was that it was more expensive and probably worse in every way than the brand that offered it as “food”, not “appetizers”.
Notice I said I looked at it. I was desperate but not stupid š
Hahahaha! “WHY IS THIS NEWS?”
I really really want a cat.
“Mr. Purrface is particular.” Lol, Mr. Purrface is only particular because you’ve made him so! Beggars can’t be choosers and when they get hungry enough, they’ll eat the healthy food that is put out for them. Off to read the comments!
wow. those comments for the article are HILARIOUS! there were only 2 that seemed valid in addressing the issue of why that article was front page news! and that is so true about the pet owner coming in with their 25+lb. cat and not being able to afford treatment or Advantage for their “Precious”… oh the irony…
Purina sent me one in the mail. You want I should forward it on to you? š
Aw man, I just bought one to look at. I could have saved $1.20. š
Wow, it’s all simply absurd. I especially enjoy how the comments turned into an internet flaming war over dogs vs. cats. WTH is wrong with people? LOL
Comments like that are why I’ve told myself many times over NOT to read comments to news stories… the stupidity is appalling! But on the upside, they make me feel so superior! :o)
I have a very finicky 6 yr old cat that I struggle to keep weight on,so I did purchase this “appetizer” (just one,the salmon since she only eats seafood flavored moist food,however she will eat dry food too) and she wouldn’t touch the meal..it ended up in the trash..guess my cat prefers her moist food to look like ground up blended ick..she didn’t give a second glance to how appetizing the salmon was made to look (I give them credi,it looked like they opened a can of store bought salmon for humans and put it in the package)..although the little container it came in was truly the best and I do continue to get use out of it by using it to scoop the Kit & Kaboodle into their bowls..
On reading ‘cat appetisers’ I immediately thought of mashed up gopher with grass and rain water. With some spiders in there to accentuate the flavours.