Thank you for your input. I obviously feel the same and Reginald went through a patch where he dropped significantly in weight. A vet visit and the RX food seemed to help, but he seems less interested in it now that he's plumped up a bit. I just dont want to risk him suddenly losing weight again. Though for the record, I fed him plain Soulistic last night and for breakfast, and he mopped it up. That's good!I'd always buy the best I can afford for cats, because not only do I love my cats and want the best for them, it pays off in the long run in good health, so fewer vet visits. But I don't consider Science Diet quality food. At all.