[jess35]

Is there really a need for 30 different cat foods, some costing more than high grade beef.

Yes.

[Fzob]

Well, you are certainly entitled to believe there is nothing amiss in our culture when we NEED to buy cat food that is more expensive that high grade beef. Or pet food gravy at $4.00 a bottle.

Personally I believe it raises the value of animals to an inappropriate level. But that's just me. You see when I look at a dog or cat I think they should be thankful for cows, because if not for the availability of the homely cow we would be eating them.