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my2boyz · 01-22-2008, 04:01 PM

I was told the ALS foods are geared more towards the nutritional needs of a puppy and if anything 'bad' happened it would be that your adult dogs would gain a little weight on it.

jencar98 · 01-22-2008, 04:10 PM

According to an article I read, with the exception of foods for dogs with medical issues (liver,kidney,etc.) there is no reason to feed specific life stages foods. This is a marketing ploy some dog food companies use. The reasoning is, most consumers have the tendency to be brand loyal. If they get you started using their brand with puppies, chances are you will continue to purchase their brand throughout your dogs life.

I don't think their marketing departments research very many yorkie owners though. From my own feeding experience and the literally hundreds of posts read here, I believe yorkie owners are not so brand loyal. Many of us have started with a brand, researched and changed brands several times, for various reasons.

If your puppy is healthy now, I wouldn't switch.

TLC · 01-22-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by autumn star

Nicole.......I use Dr. Howard w/Eastport Animal Hospital. What a lovely man he is. He as an assoc. Named Dr. Yvonne Bougtes. She is not necc. my fav. Where do you go?

REALLY...

Well, I spent 1 year at the Bellport Animal Hospital

- Long story, then I changed and spent that last year at Center Moriches, b/c of Dr. Duffy - AWESOME VET - I love him!!! Well, guess what

- He just left Center Moriches to go be with Dr. Howard in the *new* office in Eastport

- So, I am going to be 'collecting' my records and bringing them over to follow Dr. Duffy

autumn star · 01-23-2008, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TLC

REALLY...

Well, I spent 1 year at the Bellport Animal Hospital

- Long story, then I changed and spent that last year at Center Moriches, b/c of Dr. Duffy - AWESOME VET - I love him!!! Well, guess what

- He just left Center Moriches to go be with Dr. Howard in the *new* office in Eastport

- So, I am going to be 'collecting' my records and bringing them over to follow Dr. Duffy

I heard about Dr. Duffy, well atleast I know that I can see him or Dr. Howard and be very happy!

SevenGirl · 01-23-2008, 05:36 AM

Interesting thread. Bella is on Canidae and we have been very happy.

tumismom · 01-23-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TurtleDove

I really wish I had a vet like yours. I asked our vet what he thought about feeding Ariel raw during our last visit, and he didn't even know what it was.

When I explained it to him, he said that he wouldn't recommend feeding her raw because it could get her sick. I'm sticking to it though ... her allergies have really decreased since switching to raw.

yeah..i am sooo happy with her. but we are moving back to nyc so i am very very sad about it. it is sooooo HARD to find a good vet that you like!!!

BrunoReggiemom · 01-23-2008, 05:40 AM

i bet the vets are getting like people doctors in that they are slaves to their drug reps.. drug reps/sales reps for vets are in increasingly popular field.. they will prescribe / advise of certain brands out of loyalty to the rep

if this is working for your baby - and the initial vet had no problem with it i would not switch!

amr333 · 01-23-2008, 11:57 AM

Canidae has worked well with my dogs also..sometimes I just think the vet want us to use what they have in their office.

moosie's mom · 01-23-2008, 07:35 PM

oops..sorry wrong post.

tumismom · 01-23-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by moosie's mom

Moose has been on Innova adult food since he turned one. (he is almost 17 months now) He goes poo at least 2 times a day, sometimes 3. I realize every furbutt (and human, lol) is different, but don't you think this is a little much? He has always gone several times a day.

Do you think if I switched his food he may go less? I am not sure if it would be a good thing to go less or not.

Just wondering and would like some of your opinions (from the experts here on yt! LOL)

my girls used to poop like 3x a day while they were on kibbles diet..now that we give them raw, they only go once or twice the most.

TammyJM · 01-23-2008, 07:52 PM

When I first got Livi, I took her for her vet check-up. She asked me what food we had her on and I told her Canidae. Our vet is SUPER picky about everything and she said, "GOOD! Keep her on it because it's a great high quality food!". I wonder if your vet has really done research on it or is just questioning it because it is for all ages.

Tammy

01-22-2008, 04:10 PM	#17
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	According to an article I read, with the exception of foods for dogs with medical issues (liver,kidney,etc.) there is no reason to feed specific life stages foods. This is a marketing ploy some dog food companies use. The reasoning is, most consumers have the tendency to be brand loyal. If they get you started using their brand with puppies, chances are you will continue to purchase their brand throughout your dogs life. I don't think their marketing departments research very many yorkie owners though. From my own feeding experience and the literally hundreds of posts read here, I believe yorkie owners are not so brand loyal. Many of us have started with a brand, researched and changed brands several times, for various reasons. If your puppy is healthy now, I wouldn't switch. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

01-23-2008, 05:36 AM	#20
SevenGirl Bella-My Georgia Girl Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Duluth, Georgia Posts: 2,419	Interesting thread. Bella is on Canidae and we have been very happy. __________________ Elizabeth and Bella Official Members of the CRAZY Club and the PINK Club! Bella 's dressing up!

01-23-2008, 05:40 AM	#22
BrunoReggiemom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Norriton, Pa Posts: 89	i bet the vets are getting like people doctors in that they are slaves to their drug reps.. drug reps/sales reps for vets are in increasingly popular field.. they will prescribe / advise of certain brands out of loyalty to the rep if this is working for your baby - and the initial vet had no problem with it i would not switch! __________________ Bruno & Reggie's Mamma myspace.com/brunothedawg

01-23-2008, 07:35 PM	#24
moosie's mom And Mimi's too! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Coast of CA Posts: 4,086	oops..sorry wrong post. Last edited by moosie's mom; 01-23-2008 at 07:37 PM.

01-22-2008, 04:01 PM	#16
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	I was told the ALS foods are geared more towards the nutritional needs of a puppy and if anything 'bad' happened it would be that your adult dogs would gain a little weight on it.

01-23-2008, 11:57 AM	#23
amr333 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: TN Posts: 320	Canidae has worked well with my dogs also..sometimes I just think the vet want us to use what they have in their office.

01-23-2008, 07:52 PM	#26
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	When I first got Livi, I took her for her vet check-up. She asked me what food we had her on and I told her Canidae. Our vet is SUPER picky about everything and she said, "GOOD! Keep her on it because it's a great high quality food!". I wonder if your vet has really done research on it or is just questioning it because it is for all ages. Tammy