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kitty · 03-20-2006, 06:16 AM

I was just wandering what kind of food everyone here likes for their yorkies? I haven't found one that I like yet. Any suggestions?

chachi · 03-20-2006, 06:23 AM

Both of my dogs really liked Royal Canin but I had to switch because Chachi has allergies and it was aggrivating them. I havent found one since that they like as well.

val · 03-20-2006, 07:27 AM

When I got Nelly, she was on the Nutro Max. From there I moved her up to the Nutro Ultra, she hated all of it. I had my older dogs on Eagle Pack so I decided to switch Nelly to the puppy Eagle Pack. She absolutely loves it. I have never heard anyone else mention this food on yt before so I do not know if it is the best to have her on so right now until I hear some negative feedback on it that is what I will keep her on. It did give her a bit of loose bowel movements for a day or so but she is fine and it did not slow her down while she was going through it, I guess it just took her a while to switch.

mylittletigger · 03-20-2006, 07:44 AM

Royal Canin Puppy 33 mixed with Royal Canin Yorkie formula (I'm switching him over). He absolutely loves it. It's helped his skin flaking problem and now it doesn't really flake at all! YAY!

Before that he was on Nutro Ultra and then Nutro Puppy lamb and rice. I thought it was drying his skin out so I made the switchero to RC.

StewiesMom · 03-20-2006, 07:49 AM

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bren · 03-20-2006, 08:01 AM

Max and Abbie liked Royal Canin Yorkshire but it gave Abbie stomach upset/diarrhea after a while. Now I give them California Natural Lamb meal and rice dry and they both LOVE it.

typerk · 03-20-2006, 09:44 AM

We now use Royal Canin yorkie formula and my dog absolutely loves it. I think it's helping her skin and coat and you can just tell, it's as more premium food than what we were giving her before.

strawberrycream · 03-20-2006, 10:07 AM

Well my little Babe Girl was already on Eukanuba puppy before she arrived to me so I kept her on that she seems to be doing well with it. I am a first time mommy to a yorkie so I am still learning the basics as the days past. She will be 8 weeks on the 23rd of this month so if anyone has any suggestions i am always open for taking them in. Thanks

BaBe GiRl * MoMmy

Lucky's Mom · 03-21-2006, 07:58 AM

I feed a mix of Wellness & Innova & my dogs LOVE it!

BamaFan121s · 03-21-2006, 08:31 AM

We feed Trixie Purina Pro-Plan...most of the time the "weight control" formula. Not neccessarily because she's overweight, but because there is a lower fat content in it, which IMO less crude fat is better overall.

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 03-21-2006, 08:39 AM

My girls get Nutro Lamb and Rice Small Bites, they love it!! It is great for Magic's sensitive stomach...we have tried several other more natural brands but Magic's stomach just couldn't handle them, so we are now back to Nutro and are defintely staying with it!!

JeanieK · 03-21-2006, 08:41 AM

I like any of the good quality dog food. However my yorkie has other ideas, and she likes cheap dog food and people food.

rewyn · 03-21-2006, 08:45 AM

Everyone in our house like Royal Canin. We tried other products but, they devour it greedily.

kitty · 03-21-2006, 08:53 AM

I have been feeding my girl royal canin for yorkies. My only problem with it is I can only get it in the City. (About 2hr. drive one way.) With all that is on my plate I just don't have time to go to the city to get the food. I have 4 kids and all are active in at least one extra activity. My youngest is home with me until 12:30 then she goes to school. I just don't have the time to drive there and back before the kids get home from school. Weekends are so crazy with soccor, basketball, t-ball, baseball, dance recitals, scouts, etc. I was thinking about changing her to something else. I feed Purina indoor formula to my cockers but that upsets the yorkies tummy. So far everything I've found around her either upsets her tummy or her skin gets so dry and flakey and not to mention it dries out her coat and makes her look so dull. What do you think? Should I just make the time and drive to the city after the royal canin?

rewyn · 03-21-2006, 09:02 AM

I wonder is there a way to ship the royal canin to your home, or get your more local pet store to carry this product?

03-20-2006, 06:16 AM	#1
kitty My Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,249	what kind of food do you like for your yorkies? I was just wandering what kind of food everyone here likes for their yorkies? I haven't found one that I like yet. Any suggestions?

03-20-2006, 06:23 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,163	Both of my dogs really liked Royal Canin but I had to switch because Chachi has allergies and it was aggrivating them. I havent found one since that they like as well. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-20-2006, 07:44 AM	#4
mylittletigger YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,216	Royal Canin Puppy 33 mixed with Royal Canin Yorkie formula (I'm switching him over). He absolutely loves it. It's helped his skin flaking problem and now it doesn't really flake at all! YAY! Before that he was on Nutro Ultra and then Nutro Puppy lamb and rice. I thought it was drying his skin out so I made the switchero to RC. __________________ Tigger's dogster http://www.dogster.com/?257308 Bear's dogster: www.dogster.com/?368626. Krystal, John, Tigger and Baby Bear.

03-20-2006, 07:49 AM	#5
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago (Bridgeport) Posts: 6,290	Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssoul.com/ __________________ Kristy & Stewie

03-20-2006, 08:01 AM	#6
bren Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,510	Max and Abbie liked Royal Canin Yorkshire but it gave Abbie stomach upset/diarrhea after a while. Now I give them California Natural Lamb meal and rice dry and they both LOVE it. __________________ Brenda, Max & Abbie Cafe Max Gourmet Treats for the Discriminating Dog (enter code YT10 for 10% discount)

03-20-2006, 07:27 AM	#3
val Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: medicine hat,ab Posts: 155	When I got Nelly, she was on the Nutro Max. From there I moved her up to the Nutro Ultra, she hated all of it. I had my older dogs on Eagle Pack so I decided to switch Nelly to the puppy Eagle Pack. She absolutely loves it. I have never heard anyone else mention this food on yt before so I do not know if it is the best to have her on so right now until I hear some negative feedback on it that is what I will keep her on. It did give her a bit of loose bowel movements for a day or so but she is fine and it did not slow her down while she was going through it, I guess it just took her a while to switch.

03-20-2006, 09:44 AM	#7
typerk YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 252	We now use Royal Canin yorkie formula and my dog absolutely loves it. I think it's helping her skin and coat and you can just tell, it's as more premium food than what we were giving her before. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?156534.

03-20-2006, 10:07 AM	#8
strawberrycream YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 256	Well my little Babe Girl was already on Eukanuba puppy before she arrived to me so I kept her on that she seems to be doing well with it. I am a first time mommy to a yorkie so I am still learning the basics as the days past. She will be 8 weeks on the 23rd of this month so if anyone has any suggestions i am always open for taking them in. Thanks BaBe GiRl * MoMmy __________________ Strawberry Cream

03-21-2006, 07:58 AM	#9
Lucky's Mom And Lucy Too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,478	I feed a mix of Wellness & Innova & my dogs LOVE it! __________________ Jessica--mom to my furbabies--Lucky & Lucy & my human baby--Allison Jane LUCKY 's LUCY!!

03-21-2006, 08:31 AM	#10
BamaFan121s YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,276	We feed Trixie Purina Pro-Plan...most of the time the "weight control" formula. Not neccessarily because she's overweight, but because there is a lower fat content in it, which IMO less crude fat is better overall. __________________ ...........Misty........... Trixie * Lexi * Chipsie

03-21-2006, 08:39 AM	#11
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,037 Blog Entries: 3	My girls get Nutro Lamb and Rice Small Bites, they love it!! It is great for Magic's sensitive stomach...we have tried several other more natural brands but Magic's stomach just couldn't handle them, so we are now back to Nutro and are defintely staying with it!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor Bear, and Captain Tony; Agent to: Heaven and Striker Looking For Someone to Show Your Little One...Email Me!!

03-21-2006, 08:41 AM	#12
JeanieK Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 7,526	I like any of the good quality dog food. However my yorkie has other ideas, and she likes cheap dog food and people food. __________________ Ollie Chachi Hallie Harlie & Me CircleKRanchYorkies.com]

03-21-2006, 08:45 AM	#13
rewyn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Streamwood, Illinois Posts: 35	we're hooked! Everyone in our house like Royal Canin. We tried other products but, they devour it greedily.

03-21-2006, 08:53 AM	#14
kitty My Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,249	I have been feeding my girl royal canin for yorkies. My only problem with it is I can only get it in the City. (About 2hr. drive one way.) With all that is on my plate I just don't have time to go to the city to get the food. I have 4 kids and all are active in at least one extra activity. My youngest is home with me until 12:30 then she goes to school. I just don't have the time to drive there and back before the kids get home from school. Weekends are so crazy with soccor, basketball, t-ball, baseball, dance recitals, scouts, etc. I was thinking about changing her to something else. I feed Purina indoor formula to my cockers but that upsets the yorkies tummy. So far everything I've found around her either upsets her tummy or her skin gets so dry and flakey and not to mention it dries out her coat and makes her look so dull. What do you think? Should I just make the time and drive to the city after the royal canin?

03-21-2006, 09:02 AM	#15
rewyn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Streamwood, Illinois Posts: 35	Hmm? I wonder is there a way to ship the royal canin to your home, or get your more local pet store to carry this product?