"The fate of animals the world over, whether wild or
captive, is in our hands," says Dr. Patton. "We
need to clearly understand our impact on their
lives. Wherever possible, we must apply the latest
knowledge in the care of our companion
animals. This means not only providing the best diet
for them, but also clearly understanding the effect
on their lives of living with us. With the best of
intentions, we sometimes unknowingly compromise
their innate behavior, and mistakenly blame
nutrition for the problems that result."