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SadieSaysYes · 05-16-2007, 04:05 PM

In case you haven't noticed, I'm posting a lot tonight; trying to get my post number up, hehehe. J/k. I actually have a valid question

Along the same lines as I posted earlier (how much do your babies eat), WHAT do your babies eat? Right now Sadie eats the Eukanuba Small Breed (she's 7 months), but I'm thinking of switching for a few reasons. One is because I don't think that's really a "puppy" formula, and if she's a puppy, it's probably a good idea to feed her some kind of puppy formula food, right? And secondly, she has a MAJOR poop-eating problem. In doing some research I guess this could be due to many reasons, including that she's not getting the right nutrients/protein, etc.

In your experience, guys, does this seem right? If I switch her food to a more nutritious kind, maybe this problem will alleviate a little bit, which brings me to my next question:

What do you guys recommend?

All of your help is SO appreciated, I'm trying to hard to be a good mommy. LOL

SadieSaysYes · 05-16-2007, 04:06 PM

I forgot to add that when we first got her, she was on Royal Canin, and didn't seem to eat her poop. Interesting.

Since I switched to the Eukanuba, I've noticed it....maybe there's a connection there.

SJK1113 · 05-16-2007, 04:11 PM

I recently switched Jakes food to a refrigerated one called "Homestyle Select" (puppy formula). I liked the idea that it's fresh, and Jake absolutely LOVES it! Here's the link if you would like to check it out. http://www.homestyleselect.com/

And, yes, the food you are feeding is for small breeds but isn't a puppy formula. It's a good idea for all puppies to be on a puppy formula because it contains extra nutrients that growing pups need.

sweetie3 · 05-16-2007, 04:17 PM

Im no expert,but Max is on Chicken Soup For The Puppies Lovers Soul,it has worked great for him.Although I must admit he used to eat his poo too!I think its something they grow out of with age,b/c he has stopped about 3or4 mos ago,and hell be 1yr next mo.Good luck

autumn star · 05-16-2007, 04:21 PM

Autumn eats Innova. She loves it and has never eaten her poop. You can do a search about that, there is alot of info regarding items you can us/do to prevent that.!
Good luck!

Yorkiedaze · 05-16-2007, 04:34 PM

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Im no expert,but Max is on Chicken Soup For The Puppies Lovers Soul,it has worked great for him

Did you read where it was recalled?

http://www.dogaware.com/

Lovin' Gracie · 05-16-2007, 04:44 PM

Gracie eats Artemis for Small Breeds...she just loves it. When I open the bag it smells like salmon.

spiked_poodle · 05-16-2007, 05:15 PM

Uma eats Canadae ALL Stages because her and JUju eat the same food. Uma is 8 mo. and Juju is 6 yrs.. Uma has never been interested in her own poop, or any other dogs, but will eat Jujus'in a minute......how strange is that????

WesleyandMaddie · 05-16-2007, 07:29 PM

Wesley and Maddie eat a mixture of kibbles Canidae and Artemis. Then I mix in Evanger's wet once a day.

OpheliaLoved · 05-16-2007, 07:34 PM

I've been feeding Paddington Science Diet Small Bites for puppies, because that is what the breeder told me he's been eating, but after doing a bit of research I think I'm going to be switching to Innova. Ideally I'd like to home cook all of his food, so that I know what's in it, but I hardly have time to cook my own dinner some nights!

I have a whole bag of science diet now, and he only eats about 1/4 cup a day. Is this an okay dog food to finish out the bag? It has beet pulp in it which I read is bad for the liver, and aren't yorkies prone to liver problems? I don't have tons of money, but if it is bad for him then I wouldn't mind throwing this bag out after he gets used to the new food. I'd rather have a healthy puppy than an extra ten bucks.
-O

YorkieTime07 · 05-16-2007, 07:39 PM

nathan is on royal canin, has never eaten his poop!! Ugh thank God!!!

and he takes a finger lick size of nutri-stat everyday and is a okay!!

Stella's mom · 05-16-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieTime07

nathan is on royal canin, has never eaten his poop!! Ugh thank God!!!

and he takes a finger lick size of nutri-stat everyday and is a okay!!

I give Stella Nutri-Stat daily also, her breeder recommended it highly. I feed her Canidae kibble with a little Canidae canned or Merricks Puppy Plate mixed in.

genie · 05-16-2007, 08:17 PM

Hannah used to eat poop all the time, she would try to eat it all up when she seen us coming. She doesn't eat her poop as much anymore, if I don't see her poop and it lays there awhile she will take a nibble but thats all. She will eat deer and rabbit poop too. She has been in wellness or canidae all stages since I got her. She has been on canidae for the past few months. She has been on the missing link since I got her too. I have tried Forbid and it worked pretty good, but when I wuit she went back to it. I think she just likes poop. I don't think it is a nutritional deficency with Hannah. I have heard that they grow out of it and it does seem to be getting better. My maltese puppy Bentley doesn't eat poop and i am so glad, I don;t think I could handle 2 poop eaters. Good luck....

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Originally Posted by SadieSaysYes

In case you haven't noticed, I'm posting a lot tonight; trying to get my post number up, hehehe. J/k. I actually have a valid question

Along the same lines as I posted earlier (how much do your babies eat), WHAT do your babies eat? Right now Sadie eats the Eukanuba Small Breed (she's 7 months), but I'm thinking of switching for a few reasons. One is because I don't think that's really a "puppy" formula, and if she's a puppy, it's probably a good idea to feed her some kind of puppy formula food, right? And secondly, she has a MAJOR poop-eating problem. In doing some research I guess this could be due to many reasons, including that she's not getting the right nutrients/protein, etc.

In your experience, guys, does this seem right? If I switch her food to a more nutritious kind, maybe this problem will alleviate a little bit, which brings me to my next question:

What do you guys recommend?

All of your help is SO appreciated, I'm trying to hard to be a good mommy. LOL

edumma · 05-16-2007, 08:56 PM

Remy eats California natural puppy, she doesnt eat her poop but will eat Tia's poop ,although not as much as she used to so hopefully she is outgrowing that habit
Eileen

ckthepilot · 05-16-2007, 09:36 PM

my yorkie eats canidae lamb & rice formula dry kibble

05-16-2007, 04:05 PM	#1
SadieSaysYes Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stafford Springs, CT Posts: 75	What do your yorkies eat? In case you haven't noticed, I'm posting a lot tonight; trying to get my post number up, hehehe. J/k. I actually have a valid question Along the same lines as I posted earlier (how much do your babies eat), WHAT do your babies eat? Right now Sadie eats the Eukanuba Small Breed (she's 7 months), but I'm thinking of switching for a few reasons. One is because I don't think that's really a "puppy" formula, and if she's a puppy, it's probably a good idea to feed her some kind of puppy formula food, right? And secondly, she has a MAJOR poop-eating problem. In doing some research I guess this could be due to many reasons, including that she's not getting the right nutrients/protein, etc. In your experience, guys, does this seem right? If I switch her food to a more nutritious kind, maybe this problem will alleviate a little bit, which brings me to my next question: What do you guys recommend? All of your help is SO appreciated, I'm trying to hard to be a good mommy. LOL __________________ Kristen Sadie: making the decisions since 12-10-06!! Member of the SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB!

05-16-2007, 04:06 PM	#2
SadieSaysYes Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stafford Springs, CT Posts: 75	I forgot to add that when we first got her, she was on Royal Canin, and didn't seem to eat her poop. Interesting. Since I switched to the Eukanuba, I've noticed it....maybe there's a connection there. __________________ Kristen Sadie: making the decisions since 12-10-06!! Member of the SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB!

05-16-2007, 04:17 PM	#4
sweetie3 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 264	My Opinion Im no expert,but Max is on Chicken Soup For The Puppies Lovers Soul,it has worked great for him.Although I must admit he used to eat his poo too!I think its something they grow out of with age,b/c he has stopped about 3or4 mos ago,and hell be 1yr next mo.Good luck __________________ MY MAX

05-16-2007, 04:44 PM	#7
Lovin' Gracie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 123	What does your Yorkie eat? Gracie eats Artemis for Small Breeds...she just loves it. When I open the bag it smells like salmon.

05-16-2007, 05:15 PM	#8
spiked_poodle YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: n.c. Posts: 600	Uma eats Canadae ALL Stages because her and JUju eat the same food. Uma is 8 mo. and Juju is 6 yrs.. Uma has never been interested in her own poop, or any other dogs, but will eat Jujus'in a minute......how strange is that???? __________________ Uma, Yoko and Yannis' Mom

05-16-2007, 04:11 PM	#3
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	I recently switched Jakes food to a refrigerated one called "Homestyle Select" (puppy formula). I liked the idea that it's fresh, and Jake absolutely LOVES it! Here's the link if you would like to check it out. http://www.homestyleselect.com/ And, yes, the food you are feeding is for small breeds but isn't a puppy formula. It's a good idea for all puppies to be on a puppy formula because it contains extra nutrients that growing pups need.

05-16-2007, 04:21 PM	#5
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	Autumn eats Innova. She loves it and has never eaten her poop. You can do a search about that, there is alot of info regarding items you can us/do to prevent that.! Good luck!

05-16-2007, 04:34 PM	#6
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 63 My Opinion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Im no expert,but Max is on Chicken Soup For The Puppies Lovers Soul,it has worked great for him Did you read where it was recalled? http://www.dogaware.com/

05-16-2007, 07:29 PM	#9
WesleyandMaddie I Love My Stinkers Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 791	Wesley and Maddie eat a mixture of kibbles Canidae and Artemis. Then I mix in Evanger's wet once a day.

05-16-2007, 07:34 PM	#10
OpheliaLoved YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 385	I've been feeding Paddington Science Diet Small Bites for puppies, because that is what the breeder told me he's been eating, but after doing a bit of research I think I'm going to be switching to Innova. Ideally I'd like to home cook all of his food, so that I know what's in it, but I hardly have time to cook my own dinner some nights! I have a whole bag of science diet now, and he only eats about 1/4 cup a day. Is this an okay dog food to finish out the bag? It has beet pulp in it which I read is bad for the liver, and aren't yorkies prone to liver problems? I don't have tons of money, but if it is bad for him then I wouldn't mind throwing this bag out after he gets used to the new food. I'd rather have a healthy puppy than an extra ten bucks. -O

05-16-2007, 07:39 PM	#11
YorkieTime07 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: atlanta, ga Posts: 920	nathan is on royal canin, has never eaten his poop!! Ugh thank God!!! and he takes a finger lick size of nutri-stat everyday and is a okay!! __________________ Nathan has a crush on Tatum!!!! The Gentlemens' Club is on the Run!! We're gonna Rock YT with some Fun!!!

05-16-2007, 08:56 PM	#14
edumma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: British Columbia , Canada Posts: 232	Remy eats California natural puppy, she doesnt eat her poop but will eat Tia's poop ,although not as much as she used to so hopefully she is outgrowing that habit Eileen Last edited by edumma; 05-16-2007 at 08:59 PM.

05-16-2007, 09:36 PM	#15
ckthepilot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 108	my yorkie eats canidae lamb & rice formula dry kibble __________________ Rusty makes me smile when I fly