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shenaismybaby · 02-05-2008, 02:26 PM

I found 2 shops near my house that sell Canidae and the Innov one... do they taste good?? I mean I got some picky eaters

Erin · 02-05-2008, 02:29 PM

Mine liked Innova Evo, Orijen and Canidae. They didn't like regular Innova.

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Mix a little canned in if you have to. It might be hard switching to anything simply because Ol Roy is one that they spray sugar and stuff on so the dogs like it since it's about as healthy as sawdust.

Good luck! That place might have samples so you could try it out too. Don't forget to switch SLOWLY. Do it gradually over a week or so. Any faster could upset tummies. A little diarrhea isn't unheard of so buy some 100% canned pumpkin and some rice just in case.

shenaismybaby · 02-05-2008, 02:35 PM

Great Information! Thank you very much!! I heard about rice helping, but never canned pumpkin... hmmmm sounds yummy

Erin · 02-05-2008, 02:38 PM

Yeah the pumpkin is messy and stinky but they eat it. I freeze it in those tiny silicone ice cube trays that way I can just use a little bit at a time.

Mere_de_Jambo · 02-05-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shenaismybaby

Thank you all very much! I had a feeling that was "crap" they were eating! My poor fur babies. When my daughter gets up from her nap I am going to get them some "real" food ASAP!!!! Now, I need to find where I can buy it! ha ha

If you can go to these companies' websites you can find a location near you through their store locator.
Though I feed raw, my vet highly suggested canned Merricks.

yorkiesmiles · 02-05-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shenaismybaby

I found 2 shops near my house that sell Canidae and the Innov one... do they taste good?? I mean I got some picky eaters

both very good foods -- most dogs love them!! I tend to add a bit of water to the dry and it must make a good gravy because my cat was trying to sneak into Bubba's bowl the last few days

If you can avoid buying from a store that sells animals that would be best!! Pet stores sell puppy mill dogs

-- unless you have some shops like we have around here that make room for rescues to try & help find them new homes.

Also, if you go to dogfoodanalysis.com and look for something besides the 2 foods you mention-- look at the 4 & 5 star foods - the 6 star foods are really high in protein & might be to much for your yorkie.

One more thing - your dog will probably need less food than what it took of Old Roy. Follow the feeding guidelines on the package or the company's website. This high quality food will be more filling -- although at first your baby might feel deprived. So even though this other food looks more expensive you will feed less & most likely save money on vet bills & have your furbaby around for more years to love

shenaismybaby · 02-06-2008, 07:10 AM

So you think I should look at 4-5 star foods instead??? THis is quite confusing, especially when you want the best for our babies!!!

tumismom · 02-06-2008, 07:14 AM

mine are on NV raw and they get orijen six fish once or twice week too..they are def. not the cheapest but soo worth it. And lets face it, our little ones do not eat much so it's not like we are spending soo much on their food..they have tiny bodies..

yorkiesmiles · 02-06-2008, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by shenaismybaby

So you think I should look at 4-5 star foods instead??? THis is quite confusing, especially when you want the best for our babies!!!

Yes, but Innova & Candiea fall in those ranges - so you're good to go with those. Artemis is another good food - sometimes hard to find - at least around here.

Let us know how your furbaby likes the new food!!

Jacoby · 02-06-2008, 11:27 AM

I really wanted to start my baby on Orijen puppy...it is a 6 star food but supposedly has too much protein for puppies. Why is having too much protein a bad thing?? just curious?

(Jacoby is 5 months old and I want to get him on a grain free food.)

donnarod · 02-06-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Erin

Yeah the pumpkin is messy and stinky but they eat it. I freeze it in those tiny silicone ice cube trays that way I can just use a little bit at a time.

Thanks for that, Tricksie would not eat it out of the can.

scrappysmom · 02-06-2008, 02:10 PM

I feed my babies chicken soup for the dog lover soul,they are picky eaters but they love it.they have been on it for a couple of years after buying differents kinds that they wouldnt eat.

tumismom · 02-06-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacoby

I really wanted to start my baby on Orijen puppy...it is a 6 star food but supposedly has too much protein for puppies. Why is having too much protein a bad thing?? just curious?

(Jacoby is 5 months old and I want to get him on a grain free food.)

according to my vet, high protein is only Bad when the puppy has liver problems already. as long as the pup is healthy, it is best to sitck with high protein food. both of my girls don't have any problems eating high protein food.

lovenmyyorkie · 02-06-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by scrappysmom

I feed my babies chicken soup for the dog lover soul,they are picky eaters but they love it.they have been on it for a couple of years after buying differents kinds that they wouldnt eat.

My last yorkie LOVED Chicken Soup for the dog lover soul. My newest won't touch it. She doesn't like Science diet natural either. I was told to try Royal Canine. Is this any good?? Does it come canned? My Sydney seems to only want canned food and where I live I have to drive at least an hour to get to any type of pet store. Have tried sooo many lately, I'd like to know what ya'll think before I drive so far for another food she might not touch.

shenaismybaby · 02-07-2008, 10:14 AM

THank you everyone for your Recommendations

I went to this really neat little shop called the "the stock shop" here in az yesterday and got them their new food. I was going to get canidae, but the clerk suggested Chicken Soup since they are very picky eaters and she said it has good "palitability" and I got some wet food by Merrick. So I started slowly mixing it in yesterday and today and its so funny, because they both eat only the Chicken Soup pieces and leave the ol roy crap behind!!
I am so glad I got them on something healthy and yummy that they both like, and the little bit of Merrick Chicken Pot Pie was a big hit! ha ha
THanks again everyone!

02-05-2008, 02:29 PM	#17
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Mine liked Innova Evo, Orijen and Canidae. They didn't like regular Innova. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Mix a little canned in if you have to. It might be hard switching to anything simply because Ol Roy is one that they spray sugar and stuff on so the dogs like it since it's about as healthy as sawdust. Good luck! That place might have samples so you could try it out too. Don't forget to switch SLOWLY. Do it gradually over a week or so. Any faster could upset tummies. A little diarrhea isn't unheard of so buy some 100% canned pumpkin and some rice just in case. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

02-05-2008, 02:38 PM	#19
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Yeah the pumpkin is messy and stinky but they eat it. I freeze it in those tiny silicone ice cube trays that way I can just use a little bit at a time. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

02-06-2008, 07:14 AM	#23
tumismom Owned by Tumi & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 2,321	mine are on NV raw and they get orijen six fish once or twice week too..they are def. not the cheapest but soo worth it. And lets face it, our little ones do not eat much so it's not like we are spending soo much on their food..they have tiny bodies.. __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF MS.TUMI,MS.TSUBI AND MS.GRACIE! I LOVE MY BABY GIRLS!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CRAZY CLUB!

02-06-2008, 02:10 PM	#27
scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,318	I feed my babies chicken soup for the dog lover soul,they are picky eaters but they love it.they have been on it for a couple of years after buying differents kinds that they wouldnt eat. __________________ mommy to Lizzie, charliegirl Rip Scrappy doo, Rip Sunday.

02-05-2008, 02:26 PM	#16
shenaismybaby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 43	I found 2 shops near my house that sell Canidae and the Innov one... do they taste good?? I mean I got some picky eaters

02-05-2008, 02:35 PM	#18
shenaismybaby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 43	Great Information! Thank you very much!! I heard about rice helping, but never canned pumpkin... hmmmm sounds yummy

02-06-2008, 07:10 AM	#22
shenaismybaby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 43	So you think I should look at 4-5 star foods instead??? THis is quite confusing, especially when you want the best for our babies!!!

02-06-2008, 11:27 AM	#25
Jacoby Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boston, MA and Danvers, MA Posts: 223	I really wanted to start my baby on Orijen puppy...it is a 6 star food but supposedly has too much protein for puppies. Why is having too much protein a bad thing?? just curious? (Jacoby is 5 months old and I want to get him on a grain free food.)

02-07-2008, 10:14 AM	#30
shenaismybaby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 43	THank you everyone for your Recommendations I went to this really neat little shop called the "the stock shop" here in az yesterday and got them their new food. I was going to get canidae, but the clerk suggested Chicken Soup since they are very picky eaters and she said it has good "palitability" and I got some wet food by Merrick. So I started slowly mixing it in yesterday and today and its so funny, because they both eat only the Chicken Soup pieces and leave the ol roy crap behind!! I am so glad I got them on something healthy and yummy that they both like, and the little bit of Merrick Chicken Pot Pie was a big hit! ha ha THanks again everyone!