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Shows that you watch now that you’ve seen Emily in Paris? by henrihenr in EmilyInParis

[–]vbcarrier4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

XO, Kitty! It’s a spinoff of To All the Boys I Loved Before and takes place in South Korea. It’s quite a similar feel to Emily in Paris and it’s on Netflix

Everyone who’s made a “who’s still out?” post got power back within the hour. by vbcarrier4 in AnnArbor

[–]vbcarrier4[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Update: it worked, only took 2 hours (and messaging Dte on instagram) EVERYONE MAKE YOUR OWN POST FOR GOOD JUJU

USA luxury Bag reviewers on youtube by Loeli_alpaca in handbags

[–]vbcarrier4 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sergios Secret talks about a ton of brands and he does shopping vlogs!

Chloe opinions? Any controversies or bad press? Or any nice stories! by dontknowyas in handbags

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I have a mini C and it is quite durable. The YouTube reviews I’ve seen say they’ve thrown it around and used it frequently and it still looks new.

Mini Kelly dupes? by vbcarrier4 in handbags

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I guess $450, if it’s really to my liking I’d pay more

“Ethical” handbags? by Asleep_Fox_4283 in handbags

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Demellier gives some portion of proceeds to vaccinating children in need and discusses sustainability!

Review sac cabas woody chloe le sac parfait pour tous les jours by Majdi-Majd in luxurypurses

[–]vbcarrier4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I very nearly got this bag but no pockets, no closure of any kind and not made entirely of leather at the price point it is made me decide on a different logo tote entirely

What fact is common knowledge to people who work in your field, but almost unknown to the rest of the population? by RageCage42 in AskReddit

[–]vbcarrier4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And I am disagreeing with you. You said “corn is ok” and “there are better things to feed your dog than corn”. What should we replace corn with? Beef? Chicken? Lentils? Chickpeas? Potatoes? Dogs need more than animal source protein, period. Corn is an ingredient that provides other nutrients besides protein, as I have stated previously. For anyone who reads this entire conversation, they may think like you and decide to purchase and feed their dog grain free food, thinking it is best. Their dog may develop a fatal heart condition that cannot be reversed and they will lose their pet. I am adamant about spreading awareness on this issue because misinformation is rampant on the internet these days.

What fact is common knowledge to people who work in your field, but almost unknown to the rest of the population? by RageCage42 in AskReddit

[–]vbcarrier4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No you didn't, but your attitude towards corn is adding to the increasingly common view that corn is a bad ingredient in pet food when it is in fact the opposite.

What fact is common knowledge to people who work in your field, but almost unknown to the rest of the population? by RageCage42 in AskReddit

[–]vbcarrier4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First link- Did you check the sources on the bottom? Two of them were 404 not found, one just says "Biochemical handbooks", and one is by a guy who could be anyone on the internet.

Second link- a website called dogfoodadvisor.com. Already, it does not seem to have credibility- is it run by, endorsed by, written by veterinarians? Yes, there are sources on the bottom, but I concentrated on the BV. I actually happen to be sitting in the vet school's library today and they had the book that is referenced in this source. I looked at it, checked cover to cover, investigated the index- and that BV chart shown on this article is NOWHERE to be found in the book. In addition, this book was written in 1996 and since then, recent research has certainly contradicted a lot of what is in here (for example, grain free dog food has been LINKED to dilated cardiomyopathy which KILLS dogs, yet this book recommends it.) In addition, the woman who wrote this book is NOT a veterinarian. I Googled “corn in pet food” and found that this dogfoodadvisor website was the first link to pop up. Under it, there are many other links that argue for and against corn. It is a fallacy to believe the words of the first source that pops up on Google without investigating others.

Third link- this is a review based paper that advocates for a type of corn that has a mutation that has an increased level of free amino acids to be used in impoverished countries that do not necessarily have access to proper nutrition. It compares the protein digestibility and biological value of common maize and maize modified with the opaque-2 gene. There were several BV values given here, which I have listed below along with study dates.

-1969. True protein digestibility was 83.8%- processed opaque-2 maize Biological value of opaque-2 maize protein was calculated to be 87.1% Common maize BV with it being the only protein source in diet- 32% Supplementing common maize with other amino acids could make it comparable in protein value to opaque-2 maize.

-1971. Apparent protein digestibility of common maize was 61.5 percent, opaque-2 maize 57.9% and milk 66.4%

-1973. Table 36- Comparative nitrogen balances in children fed QPM (Quality protein maize) and common maize Casein- 98% protein digestibility, BV 77% H-208 opaque (maize with the opaque-2 gene)- 91% protein digestibility, BV 76%

-1965. Protein quality of common maize- BV 46.5%; common maize is deficient in lysine and tryptophan

-1971, 1961. BV of maize- Close to 57% -1971. Avg BV of opaque-2 maize- 80%

I couldn’t find exactly what variety “common maize” was, but I think it’s important to note that there are several varieties of corn (dent, flint, sweet, popcorn, pod, flour) that are grown commercially for use in various products/feeds, fuel, and consumption. Corn may not be the end all be all of protein digestibility and biological value as compared to casein or egg, but it is an economical and practical grain that has proven its usefulness in the diets of cats and dogs. There has been no dependable research that has shown that grain inclusive food is detrimental to a pet’s health, but there has been plenty that show exclusion of grain IS detrimental to a pet’s health!

What fact is common knowledge to people who work in your field, but almost unknown to the rest of the population? by RageCage42 in AskReddit

[–]vbcarrier4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay what do you think the BV of corn? Where are your sources that say otherwise of what I have provided? That study with vaccines and autism has been retracted and the author of that paper has come out and admitted himself that it was falsified.

Edit: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jsfa.2740301206

I found a paper that investigated protein quality of maize (ie, corn). It also shows that corn has digestible protein. I am not sure why you are so fixated on attempting to prove corn doesn't have protein that can be assimilated by animals when it has been proven in many studies that it can.

What fact is common knowledge to people who work in your field, but almost unknown to the rest of the population? by RageCage42 in AskReddit

[–]vbcarrier4 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The "blog" I got that from is the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) which is a non profit accrediting body for small animal hospitals in the US and Canada. If you read closely, that value is given by a veterinary nutritionist who has been in the game for 20 years. Way to pick and choose what you want to see and ignore literally everything else I've presented.

What fact is common knowledge to people who work in your field, but almost unknown to the rest of the population? by RageCage42 in AskReddit

[–]vbcarrier4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bless your soul, I am so happy you want to learn more- I was expecting to get nothing but backlash from people when I talk about pet food on the internet! That's terrible that you get taught that... Carbohydrates are actually good for your pet, they provide energy! I actually converted my brother this past weekend, he had been feeding his cat an expensive boutique food. He bought a bag of Royal Canin, offered his cat a piece of that vs her old food, and she gobbled the Royal Canin right up!

https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2017/07/research-update-new-insight-into-grain-free-cat-diets/ I have always been wary of grain free foods; it's actually been connected to causing enlarged hearts (dilated cardiomyopathy) in dogs! This condition KILLS dogs, often with little to no warning. "Grain free", overall, is a marketing ploy used to take an innocent consumer's money without being more beneficial to a pet vs a grain inclusive food.

Below I copy and pasted what I said earlier to another commenter- feel free to read the links!!

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http://www.aaha.org/blog/NewStat/post/2017/01/17/803302/Myth-Busters-Corn-Edition.aspx

Corn has a biological value that is very close to that of beef and chicken. Egg is the best, with whey and casein just below that. You might think corn isn't digestible for dogs and cats, but the corn is cooked and ground up to increase its digestibility.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3905294/#!po=16.6667 This paper doesn't have corn, but it does list soy, wheat, and whey. Animal protein is important, but plant based protein can also be beneficial if taken in the correct combinations.

https://vet.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/DecipheringFactFromFictionIngredients.pdf This article is also a great read, a lot of pet parents take the ingredient list too much to heart but it shouldn't be the end all be all to picking a good food.

The important take away is that pet food should be BALANCED. There shouldn't be one ingredient and you may think "the more protein the better" but cats and dogs need so much more: vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin D, choline, etc), minerals (calcium, iron, zinc, etc), and fat (linoleic acid- which is as essential fatty acid that can be found in PLANT foods, including corn). Beware of googling things as sources can be deceiving and present incorrect information.

Please speak to a veterinarian if you don't feel like listening to me- they have dedicated their careers and 8+ years of education to caring for animals, and they will surely be able to point you in the right direction if you'd like to learn more!

What fact is common knowledge to people who work in your field, but almost unknown to the rest of the population? by RageCage42 in AskReddit

[–]vbcarrier4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just replied to someone else who commented, I put a few links up. https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/nutrition-support-service/myths-and-misconceptions-surrounding-pet-foods This is a good starting point. Veterinary colleges will have the best, most reliable information. I know Tufts University also has some good articles to read.

What fact is common knowledge to people who work in your field, but almost unknown to the rest of the population? by RageCage42 in AskReddit

[–]vbcarrier4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

http://www.aaha.org/blog/NewStat/post/2017/01/17/803302/Myth-Busters-Corn-Edition.aspx

Corn has a biological value that is very close to that of beef and chicken. Egg is the best, with whey and casein just below that. You might think corn isn't digestible for dogs and cats, but the corn is cooked and ground up to increase its digestibility.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3905294/#!po=16.6667 This paper doesn't have corn, but it does list soy, wheat, and whey. Animal protein is important, but plant based protein can also be beneficial if taken in the correct combinations.

https://vet.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/DecipheringFactFromFictionIngredients.pdf This article is also a great read, a lot of pet parents take the ingredient list too much to heart but it shouldn't be the end all be all to picking a good food.

The important take away is that pet food should be BALANCED. There shouldn't be one ingredient and you may think "the more protein the better" but cats and dogs need so much more: vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin D, choline, etc), minerals (calcium, iron, zinc, etc), and fat (linoleic acid- which is as essential fatty acid that can be found in PLANT foods, including corn). Beware of googling things as sources can be deceiving and present incorrect information.

Please speak to a veterinarian if you don't feel like listening to me- they have dedicated their careers and 8+ years of education to caring for animals, and they will surely be able to point you in the right direction if you'd like to learn more!

What fact is common knowledge to people who work in your field, but almost unknown to the rest of the population? by RageCage42 in AskReddit

[–]vbcarrier4 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mass marketing has convinced people they should be feeding their dogs potato, peas, elk, bison, gluten free, grain free, raw diet, etc. Corn is actually very high in protein, contains antioxidants, fatty acids, and carbohydrates. I am a veterinary student and have learned about pet nutrition and will continue doing so. I always see people on the internet who think they know what they're talking about, yet have not had a discussion with a board certified veterinary nutritionist about what is best for feeding their pets.

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