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09-02-2005, 07:59 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N. CALIFORNIA
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| Is Merrick Dog Food Good For Yorkies Sebastian is so picky I am always trying new foods to get him to eat. Has anyone used Merrick? I opened a can of food from them before and I was pleasantly surprised. It was like a real stew, with all natural products. With all the talk about liver problems in Yorkies, I am concerned about giving to much protein. TIA.. |
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09-02-2005, 08:44 AM | #2 |
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| Here are the ingredients and label for Merrick. Can someone tell me if its a good balance. TIA.. Merrrick's - Turducken Dry Dog Food This bayou classic allows dogs to get in touch with their southern senses. The delicious combination of Turkey, Duck and Chicken all cooked together in their wonderful juices makes even vegetarians reconsider their pledge. It's time that all of our dog friends had a taste of this Cajun Treat. The Merrick family says – “geaux for it!” Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (Not Less Than) 24.0% Crude Fat (Not Less Than) 13.0% Crude Fiber (Not More Than) 3.5% Moisture (Not More Than) 10.0% Calorie Content: 3482 kcal/kg - One pound provides 1594 kcal of metabolizable energy, calculated value. (Caloric content calculated using Modified Atwater Method) Ingredients: Turkey, Oatmeal, Barley, Chicken Meal, Chicken, Duck, Whole Brown Rice, Chicken Fat – (preserved with mixed tocopherols – a source of Natural Vitamin E and Ascorbic Acid, a source of Vitamin C), Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Dried Chicken Liver, Whole Apples, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Lysine, Guar Gum, Salt, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Whole Blueberries, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Whole Clove Garlic, Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Dried Chicken, Chicory Root, Marigold Extract, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Enterocococcus Faecium, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Natural Celery Flavor, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Natural Color (tumeric), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Complex, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Niacin, Lecithin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cobalt Amino Acid Complex, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Selenite. |
09-02-2005, 08:46 AM | #3 |
My Teeny Lil Super Guy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York City
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| there was actually an old post about this brand and im considering switching to that one for his adult food ...
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09-02-2005, 09:09 AM | #4 |
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| That's where I am torn. Sebastian will be 1 in a few days, and Sweet Pea is only 6 months. I feed them together Sweet Pea eats EVERYTHING..LOL Do I keep them both on puppy food? Or switch her to adult food early? |
09-02-2005, 09:16 AM | #5 |
My Teeny Lil Super Guy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York City
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| well my vet told me i should make the switch at 8 months so you have 2 more months to go... if u keep feeding ur 1 year old puppy food ... hes gonna gain weight. puppy food has more fat i believe ... hmmmmmmm talk to your vet. see what he says
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