However, single protein
food choices — also known as limited ingredient diets (LIDS)-- are more than simply a fad; they are a conscientious
attempt by pet
food manufacturers to help pet owners deal with
food - related allergies that can plague some dogs.
The
Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.), knowing that
manufacturers grow animals under conditions virtually guaranteed to breed disease, allows them to
attempt to ward off disease
by feeding them antibiotics from birth until death.