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07-01-2014, 06:17 PM | #1 |
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| Confused about grain-free vs regular dry food.. I was looking at blue buffalo wilderness vs regular blue buffalo and I'm not sure which is better or the real difference between the two. What is healthier? Is Wilderness too much protein for a yorkie? Lately feeding Wellness has been really difficult because she just won't eat it.. And although I would like to home cook I want to ask my vet before I make such a change in her diet. I was also debating on feeding wet food only because she will eat that on her own but dry food she won't even come near it. I tried regular blue buffalo, merrick and wellness. All the same problem, she just doesn't want it. Is wet food by itself sufficient enough for all her vitamins? The main thing I also like about wet food is that there is no meal in it. I just want her to eat her food.
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07-01-2014, 06:53 PM | #2 |
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| A lot of people will swear by grain free but there is nothing wrong with a dog eating a food with grain in it, it's not bad for them. Have you tried mixing the wet food with the dry?
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07-01-2014, 07:11 PM | #3 | |
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Protein is a subject of great debate. Some people believe 22% is too low, others believe 40% is too high. Depends on the individual dog. My boys fare better on a moderate protein percentage. Generally speaking, higher protein foods are not a problem except in a liver compromised dog. Grains -- also comes down to the individual dog. Some do better on grain free and others do better with the grains in the kibble.
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07-01-2014, 07:24 PM | #4 |
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| Have you tried vets choice little bites? So far it's the only dry food Lola will eat, she ate a few sample bags and about 7lbs from a normal bag. The website will send you samples if you ask. The only problem is not many places carry it, I have to go out of my way to get it in person or pay more to order it online. |
07-01-2014, 07:45 PM | #5 |
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| Dogs are individuals. It really depends what she does best on. I feed more moderate protein to mine. Right now one is eating grains because he does better on that. Another eats legumes. If you're going to home cook and talk to your vet, you might want to consider telling the vet that the balanceIt diets and petdiets are board certified vet nutritionist sites (assuming you are going to do one of those diets). Most vets are supportive of home cooking once they feel comfortable that it is properly balanced by a vet nutritionist. As for her lack of interest in food, I have no suggestions as all of mine are good little eaters.
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07-02-2014, 05:09 AM | #6 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I prefer a higher protein diet for canines, so I don't see anything that's "too high" for yorkies in what you're considering. And yes, they can get everything they need in wet food. In fact, wet food is closer to being fresh than kibble - so there is that advantage. In add'n you're getting extra moisture which is never a bad thing. You could also mix the 2 together.
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