Whatever you choose, make sure your pet is getting a well balanced diet that is not too high in protein, carbs or fats. There needs to be a balance. I found that my YTs gained too much weight with the Merrick, but my brother's Boxer does great on it. I started my 4 year old on Royal Canine when he was a puppy, but he really didn't like it, so we tried several higher quality foods. For the past 2+ years he has been eating Solid Gold "Wee Bits" and loves it. I was supplementing with a little of the Solid Gold canned food, but it is currently not available. I was told they are "reformulating" it and have been waiting for the new version for several months and therefore, was forced to find something else. They now eat Innova canned food with the SG "Wee Bits" and are doing great. It is another very high quality, all natural food and a little pricey, but I believe (in this case), you get what you pay for. My 18 month old female is pregnant and expecting any day now, so she is currently eating the Innova and Wellness puppy food with the Wee Bits. I have learned that if they do well with one food, don't switch to another food if you don't have to. Yorkies have sensitive stomachs. My Yorkies are like my biological kids; I want to give them the best possible food without unnecessary additives and preservatives. We try to eat as much organic food as possible and stay away from processed foods that are high in bad fats. As with yourself and your own children, you are making an investment towards a happy and healthy life for your pet. Good luck!
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