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lycansmom · 07-23-2005, 08:28 PM

Hi guys my husband and i are having a minor debate he has read online that Holistic diet is so much better for your dog than kibble. I have done some research and everything i read involves LARGE breeds do any of you do the Holistic diet or have you heard anything about it?

PinkMartini · 07-23-2005, 08:55 PM

I feed both of my dogs a raw diet. Dozer has been on a raw diet for about 7 months now and I just switched Bailey over last month. I've researched dog foods for awhile now and the improvments that a raw diet brings is so worth the time and effort it takes to feed a raw diet. I definitely recommend it to anyone who has the time/space

brosie1823 · 07-23-2005, 09:24 PM

I think that kibble is probably best for yorkies because it helps keep their teeth clean and helps with the common dental problems that yorkies have. I mean, Royal Canin for yorkies has specially constructed kibble to help clean their teeth. I would see if you can find anything that talks about dental problems in relation to a holistic diet in small breeds and read about what they say! Also, talk to our vet. I bet he would have good advice on it!

Marie · 07-23-2005, 09:27 PM

Well we only feed Gucci Natural Balance. I think that the kibble is good for her teeth. I don t know much about holistic food. Is the Raw diet consider Holistic?

lycansmom · 07-23-2005, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by brosie1823

I think that kibble is probably best for yorkies because it helps keep their teeth clean and helps with the common dental problems that yorkies have. I mean, Royal Canin for yorkies has specially constructed kibble to help clean their teeth. I would see if you can find anything that talks about dental problems in relation to a holistic diet in small breeds and read about what they say! Also, talk to our vet. I bet he would have good advice on it!

Probably will do that...we want to go in when we get her just to have a getting to know you visit...i can ask all sorts of questions then. Also to make it a little more clear matthew found something about feeding your dog cooked human food just not spiced i think it would be way to high in fat just trying to get some good ammo(sp) for the debate

PinkMartini · 07-23-2005, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by brosie1823

I think that kibble is probably best for yorkies because it helps keep their teeth clean and helps with the common dental problems that yorkies have.

A GREAT dental treat is a raw bone with some meat still on it.. It's kinda gross at first, but it's so good for their teeth and all dogs seem to love them.

If you had to chew, chew, chew, chew 50 times to get one bite of food off, your teeth would be pretty clean too. And since their jaw can get tired from chewing, they use their canines and front teeth to pull at the meat..

BTW this doesn't work with cooked meat, because cooked meat has no elasticity and is easy to chomp apart.

Bentley'sMom · 07-24-2005, 12:31 AM

I tried the premade raw medallions that you can buy in the store for awhile, but Bentley (aka Mr. Picky) got sick of it after awhile. Now I feed them half Innova small bites and half Innova Evo (which is supposed to have the same benefits as the raw diet and it is mostly protein so they LOVE it). I still consider them to be on a pretty holistic diet as their food is very healthy.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 07-24-2005, 12:30 PM

I was told never to feed my yorkies beef. Their digestive systems just cannot handle it. A little chiken or turkey every once is a while is okay but only boiled and bland. There is a high rate of pancreatitis in these small breed dogs when they are fed too rich a diet. I think a holistic kibble is the way to go full of nutrients but good for the teeth and the sensitive digestive system. JMHO

ReconsMomma · 07-24-2005, 12:38 PM

In all my work with dogs I have heard alot of positive and negative about feeding holitic or raw diets. I prefer to keep my dogs on kibble. Although, once a week they all get chicken breast, egg whites, and wild rice with some green beans. Its really good for thier coat and digestion.

When Recon was younger he would throw up everything he ate, so we took him in and the vet had us put him on a blan diet which included all of the above plus a blan kibble. Made a huge difference in him. Much more energy since he gets his home cooked meal weekly and his coat is much nicer. I have also noticed Memphis' coat looks nicer and he is more energetic also.

Preslee only gets a very little bit of all the above but she loves it and I will continue to feed them it. My vet reccomended the diet that all my dogs are on so I am pretty comfortable with it.

PinkMartini · 07-24-2005, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

I was told never to feed my yorkies beef. Their digestive systems just cannot handle it.

Who exactly told you that? And how much diet research have you done for yourself?

ReconsMomma · 07-24-2005, 12:52 PM

My vet told me that you shouldnt feed a yorkie beef.

brosie1823 · 07-25-2005, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PinkMartini

A GREAT dental treat is a raw bone with some meat still on it.. It's kinda gross at first, but it's so good for their teeth and all dogs seem to love them.

If you had to chew, chew, chew, chew 50 times to get one bite of food off, your teeth would be pretty clean too. And since their jaw can get tired from chewing, they use their canines and front teeth to pull at the meat..

BTW this doesn't work with cooked meat, because cooked meat has no elasticity and is easy to chomp apart.

Huh, I didn't know that! You learn something new everyday! I may have to try that sometime!

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07-23-2005, 08:28 PM	#1
lycansmom Luna_Bug's Chew Toy Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 1,199	Kibble or Holistic food diet Hi guys my husband and i are having a minor debate he has read online that Holistic diet is so much better for your dog than kibble. I have done some research and everything i read involves LARGE breeds do any of you do the Holistic diet or have you heard anything about it? __________________ "some people without brains do an awful lot of talking dont they?"

07-23-2005, 09:24 PM	#3
brosie1823 Linus - Master & Commander Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 917	I think that kibble is probably best for yorkies because it helps keep their teeth clean and helps with the common dental problems that yorkies have. I mean, Royal Canin for yorkies has specially constructed kibble to help clean their teeth. I would see if you can find anything that talks about dental problems in relation to a holistic diet in small breeds and read about what they say! Also, talk to our vet. I bet he would have good advice on it! __________________ Linus on Dogsterhttp://www.dogster.com/?150058 Lucy on Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?150061 Check out our bows! www.littledogbows.com

07-23-2005, 09:27 PM	#4
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,419	Well we only feed Gucci Natural Balance. I think that the kibble is good for her teeth. I don t know much about holistic food. Is the Raw diet consider Holistic? __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

07-24-2005, 12:31 AM	#7
Bentley'sMom YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 299	I tried the premade raw medallions that you can buy in the store for awhile, but Bentley (aka Mr. Picky) got sick of it after awhile. Now I feed them half Innova small bites and half Innova Evo (which is supposed to have the same benefits as the raw diet and it is mostly protein so they LOVE it). I still consider them to be on a pretty holistic diet as their food is very healthy. __________________ Tricia - Bentley and Griffin's mommy Seattle Yorkie Meetup

07-23-2005, 08:55 PM	#2
PinkMartini BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,043	I feed both of my dogs a raw diet. Dozer has been on a raw diet for about 7 months now and I just switched Bailey over last month. I've researched dog foods for awhile now and the improvments that a raw diet brings is so worth the time and effort it takes to feed a raw diet. I definitely recommend it to anyone who has the time/space

07-24-2005, 12:30 PM	#8
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	I was told never to feed my yorkies beef. Their digestive systems just cannot handle it. A little chiken or turkey every once is a while is okay but only boiled and bland. There is a high rate of pancreatitis in these small breed dogs when they are fed too rich a diet. I think a holistic kibble is the way to go full of nutrients but good for the teeth and the sensitive digestive system. JMHO

07-24-2005, 12:38 PM	#9
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	In all my work with dogs I have heard alot of positive and negative about feeding holitic or raw diets. I prefer to keep my dogs on kibble. Although, once a week they all get chicken breast, egg whites, and wild rice with some green beans. Its really good for thier coat and digestion. When Recon was younger he would throw up everything he ate, so we took him in and the vet had us put him on a blan diet which included all of the above plus a blan kibble. Made a huge difference in him. Much more energy since he gets his home cooked meal weekly and his coat is much nicer. I have also noticed Memphis' coat looks nicer and he is more energetic also. Preslee only gets a very little bit of all the above but she loves it and I will continue to feed them it. My vet reccomended the diet that all my dogs are on so I am pretty comfortable with it.

07-24-2005, 12:52 PM	#11
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	My vet told me that you shouldnt feed a yorkie beef.