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02-11-2012, 06:50 AM | #1 |
Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eureka Springs, AR
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| Dry Food? HI...........I'm new to YorkieTalk.com...... I just rec'd a 1.5 yr old, male Yorkie that weighs 4 lbs. They told me all they had been feeding him was "Beneful", but when I googled that, it said that was the WORSE dog food I could be feeding him. So....... What is the best commercial brand dry dog food to feed my little Yorkie, "Reno"? Do I keep food down for him all of the time or ration it daily ? Thanks........Rick Sage |
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02-12-2012, 03:14 AM | #2 |
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| Hi congrats on your new yorkie. Well , there are lots of quality dry dog foods. A lot depends on what is available in your area i guess. If you have a petsmart you will find lots of good choices. Example: Blue buffalo, taste of the wild, halo, natural balance, just to name a few. As for the feeding schedule i guess it depends on your dog. My puppy is 5 months old and he is still on 3 feeding a day because too much food at one time gives him tummy trouble. For your dog just go by the recommended amt on the bag and see how he does with that. Where he is only 4 pounds maybe 3 feeding a day would be a good idea. Hope this helps |
02-12-2012, 04:01 AM | #3 |
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| WELCOME! I used Dog Food Reviews | Dog Food Ratings to compare the quality of foods available at my local Petco. My girls just turned 3yrs (approx 5lbs) and I feed twice a day... they get canned food in am and kibble in pm. I do give a few carrots or an edible chew stick around lunch too
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02-12-2012, 04:31 AM | #4 |
Paris: Always in my ♥ Donating YT Member | I used Blue Buffalo,be sure to transition your pup to the new food to avoid tummy upset! Welcome! |
02-12-2012, 06:08 AM | #5 |
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| Welcome and congrats!!! Your vet may have samples that he can give you to try. I personally try to stay away from food that lists corn as one of the main ingredients. It's a filler with zero nutritional value, same as for humans. So my best advice is to read the labels
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02-12-2012, 07:45 AM | #6 |
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| My female Yorkie -Shari- (almost 2 Years old) lately seems a little sad (or low of energy) and she is refusing to eat her regular dry food (Royal Canin Yorkie formula) even we have mixed it with home cooked plain ground beef. On the other hand, she's facing her third heat. Could exist a relationship between her food inappetence and her heat? Or contrary may be arriving the time to try another brand as Eukanuba? I highly appreciate your advice and guidance. Regards. |
02-12-2012, 09:23 PM | #7 |
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02-13-2012, 08:25 AM | #8 |
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| We use blue buffalo basics which is a good transition food since it is made for sensitive tummies. We love the salmon flavor since it has more omega 3's for their joints. (My girl had surgery for LCP syndrome) I agree with those above who said to transition him slowly so you don't accidently make his tummy upset. You can always talk to a rep and ask what they recommend for your lil man. With my two (8-9lbs) we feed them twice a day but they usually free feed when they are hungry. We supplement with 1-2 treats a day and we also give them fresh veggies and they get canned food 1-2 times a week. I have one with a sensitive tummy so we feed the wet food less often since it will irritate his tummy if we feed it more often. |
02-13-2012, 10:37 AM | #9 |
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| Another good food you can get at Petco now is Nature's Variety. Ours did very well on it. We used the Prairie formulas most of the time. They ate this food from the time we got them at 12-14 weeks old. We stopped using it after the price continued to go up though. We are now "experimenting" with different foods. Now I tend to buy a good food that I can get a good deal on, either locally or online. My dogs have been getting plenty of variety lately. I currently have 4 dogs - 3 small dogs ranging from 7-11 lbs each, and one 90 lb dog. We go through 30 lbs of food in a little less than 4 weeks.
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02-14-2012, 01:47 PM | #10 |
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| I would stay away from anything with: By-Products Non specefic animal source Contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin No meats in the first five ingredients Contains artificial colorants Contains ground corn or whole grain corn After looking into these ingredients, find a dog food that works for your dog, Peanut has been on many in his 4 years, Blue Buffalo, Innova, Solid Gold, Royal Canine... I finally found a food that works for him. Its called Acana, He has been on this food now for about 2 years! He loves it and I love the quality! The better quality you get, the better your dog will feel! IMO here is the top worse dog food Beneful Dog Food Eukanuba Dog Food Hills Science Diet Dog Food Iams Dog Food Kibbles and Bits Opitmum Pedigree Dog Food Pro Plan Dog Food Purina One and Chow Dog Food Royal Canin Dog Food
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02-16-2012, 06:56 AM | #12 |
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| My pups are on Hill's Science Diet, Ideal Balance. They are healthy and happy! I also consulted with a vet nutritionist before making my decision about dog food. There are far too many dog food companies cropping up calling themselves holistic for my comfort...I just know something is going to happen one day. Most don't do any research or feeding trials...and one company actually ignored my requests for information about their foods and their "experts" that they refer to on their website. We as pet owners need to think beyond ingredients and think about who is putting the ingredients together and how.
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02-16-2012, 07:09 AM | #13 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I feed pre-made raw - either by Primal or Nature's Variety. I like it so much better than kibble. Dogs can thrive of many different types of diets/foods. Most people choose their dogs' food based upon any specific health needs, nutrition beliefs (for canines), preference of by-products or other ingredients, reputation of manufacturer etcetcetc. Here is a canine nutrition white paper that I find really educational: http://files.championpetfoods.com/OR...hite_Paper.pdf
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