Question

cer response - dog food
dogs are no longer pets, they are now family members. it is estimated that americans spend $69.5 billion on their pets each year. so, will spending more on their food help them live longer? of the few studies done to determine if a more expensive diet is healthy, the results were that dogs who were given a diet of prepared leftover food from human meals, lived the longest. however, scientists are not able to determine if this is true because of the diet or that the animal is probably better cared for. dog food should meet nutritional requirements and be filled with fresh, quality ingredients. however, like humans, there are many other factors that need to be addressed in order to live a healthy life.
claim: will expensive food help my dog live longer?
make your claim here
evidence: identify evidence that supports your claim.
include your evidence here
reasoning: connect your evidence to scientific reasoning.
include your evidence here

Explanation:

The text presents a question about whether expensive dog - food helps dogs live longer. It mentions that some studies show dogs on a diet of prepared leftover human food lived the longest, but it's unclear if it's due to diet or better care. Dog food should meet nutritional requirements and have fresh ingredients, but there are other factors for a dog's healthy life.

Answer:

Claim: There is no clear evidence that expensive food will help a dog live longer.
Evidence: Among the few studies done, dogs given a diet of prepared leftover food from human meals lived the longest, and it's not certain if it's the diet or better care that causes this. Also, there are many other factors for a dog's healthy life besides diet.
Reasoning: Just because a dog food is expensive does not necessarily mean it is the most beneficial for a dog's lifespan. There are multiple variables at play such as the overall care of the dog and other lifestyle factors. Also, the studies have not clearly shown a direct link between expensive dog - food and longer life.