When you put it like that no, there's not really a conspiracy at all. :smiley: . However, in my opinion Naturelover alleged that essentially there's a biased/corrupt relationship between vets, vet schools and the pet food industry, suggested that grain/cereals are toxic to cats and that most commercial pet food and treats such as these were practically poisonous and killing cats. I think my skepticism of most of what's been posted is at least somewhat warranted. For example according to the BVA:

"The veterinary curriculum does include lectures on pet nutrition delivered by the veterinary schools and in addition some pet food companies provide additional lectures and learning materials. In our experience veterinary students are intellectually sceptical individuals undertaking scientific training that teaches them to investigate what they are being told. It is highly unlikely that lectures and information provided by individual companies will have an undue influence on them.”

(Article concerns dog food but it's also applicable to cats)
"Many practices sell a range of items for pets from toys and beds to leads and food. Margins on the sale of dog food are relatively small – probably in line with other retailers – and these sales can help cover overheads to keep the costs of other veterinary services down. By stocking a particular brand of dog food veterinary surgeons are not suggesting that it is the only dog food that should be used; simply that it is a trusted brand. Some vets will also stock dog foods that have been specially formulated to help dogs with particular illnesses. Veterinary surgeons are always happy to discuss different diet options with clients.”

This is basically the naturalistic fallacy and an appeal to antiquity.

It's wrong to say cats "biologically can only eat protein", they can eat and digest carbohydrates and fats.

So the pet food industry is evil, lies,, make vets sell their foods all to make money but this single lone vet speaks the truth and provides all this knowledge for free? Oh wait, there are books for sale. Oh wait, there is an expensive and exclusive range of food for sale. Sorry but I can't be the only one that sees the irony and hypocrisy here. What if all you have read is simply the propaganda of the raw food industry? :wink:

​Humans originally hunted and scavenged for food, but we're doing pretty well as a species eating packaged and processed foods (in a healthy balance). So, we know cats live long and healthy lives on a diet of shop-boight cat food, so it's not an argument based on what's best for the cat. Seems more of a moral/ethical argument.

I don't think this is the appropriate place to be preaching to people or trying to 'convert' those who don't subscribe to your views.

​Interesting. Any reliable sources?

Jesus, people are just looking to give their cat a treat.

​My parents' cats all lived to ripe old ages and they were fed whatever brand cat food they (the cats) decided they liked on any given week. Cat food is nutritionally-balanced to suit a cat's dietary needs. Feeding cats solely human food is likely to result in obesity and other health problems (kidney issues, for example, if given too much protein).

[citations needed]

Obligate carnivore means they need to eat some meat to survive. It does not mean they must only eat protein and meat and cannot digest any carbohydrates.

Your conspiracy theory doesn't make much sense to me. Of course vets sell and recommend different brands, they're a business, they want to make money. They do not have lectures where a rep from Felix tells them to buy and sell Felix to clients and I doubt the pet food industry is interested in killing off it's customer base. No one is killing or causing suffering to their cats because according to the internet they're being fed the wrong food.

Recommending tuna, or even roast chicken, as a treat for cats in my opinion shows the extent of your knowledge of feline nutrition. Tuna is naturally high in salt and mercury particularly for a 4kg animal and it's far better to give some plain white fish or chicken as a treat. It's much cheaper than tuna and you can also use it when they're a bit ill and/or have a sensitive stomach. Yes a tiny bit of tuna on an occasion won't cause much harm but neither will a dreamie, just like us and an occasional chocolate bar.

I have taken a screen shot so I will be requesting a 50% refund if they are 30g as it says 60g on main page

Cold as these are NOT 60g bag.
Seen this tons of times in the shop, and it's 100% only 30g sample bags.
Better off getting your cat Aldis own brand cat treats only 59p for a 65g bag!
https://www.aldi.co.uk/vitacat-filled-pockets/p/048513003976400

Nope, thats just for 6 x 30g packs, not 18 x 60g packs like this deal :smiley: