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kbartolomei · 03-22-2005, 04:11 PM

Yes, that is it - just the rolled food.

If you read the information on the Natural Balance website, it is one of the best dog foods on the market. It is a complete balanced diet, and full of the same ingredients as their dried and canned food.

"Scientifically formulated by veterinarians and animal nutritionists to provide high quality nutrition and optimize skin and coat condition. Rich in nutrients and energy, a 4 lb. Roll is equal to any 10 -13 oz Premium Dog Food Cans.
USDA inspected meats, no by-products, (an excellent source of protein), and dried kelp (an excellent natural source of vitamins, mineral and trace elements). The high quality animal fats (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E, and ascorbic acid – vitamin C) helps your dog have a healthy skin and a shiny coat."

A big reason why most vets strongly recommend dried food is to promote good oral hygiene. I found that with the dried food, Stormy was swallowing it whole anyway, so it wasn't helping his oral hygiene. For good oral hygiene, I recommend petite size Greenies (I have found that most yorkies I know, including Stormy use the brush end to hold the Greenie while chewing, and don't eat it when they get done with the bone and stick of the Greenie, so I take the brush end and throw it away, this way they are not eating too much, but still enjoying the chewing and getting the blood flow in their gums for good oral health). Also, Booda Fresh N’ Brite Bones are fabulous, you can get them here:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...001+22759+1031
and Booda Bimple Bones are great for your dogs teeth and have far less calories and protein than the Greenies but they are fully edible and good for their teeth and gums, you may want to let them chew on one of these a day instead of the Greenies. Most dogs go WILD for Greenies and they help fight tartar and plaque and make their breath so fresh. If you use Greenies, be sure not to give them more than one a day, as they are full of protein and can cause a little bit of weight gain if not regulated.

The other thing I do to keep my dog's teeth healthy is to use Premier Pet Dental Wipes with baking soda once a day. The tooth brush was too scary looking for Stormy, but with tooth wipes, you wrap them around your pointer finger or your thumb and rub the teeth and they love the minty flavor. Plus it is their mommy's finger, so it is not scary! Stormy would rip them up afterward just for fun!

Let me know if you have any more questions.

03-22-2005, 04:11 PM	#5
kbartolomei Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Yes, that is it - just the rolled food. If you read the information on the Natural Balance website, it is one of the best dog foods on the market. It is a complete balanced diet, and full of the same ingredients as their dried and canned food. "Scientifically formulated by veterinarians and animal nutritionists to provide high quality nutrition and optimize skin and coat condition. Rich in nutrients and energy, a 4 lb. Roll is equal to any 10 -13 oz Premium Dog Food Cans. USDA inspected meats, no by-products, (an excellent source of protein), and dried kelp (an excellent natural source of vitamins, mineral and trace elements). The high quality animal fats (naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, source of vitamin E, and ascorbic acid – vitamin C) helps your dog have a healthy skin and a shiny coat." A big reason why most vets strongly recommend dried food is to promote good oral hygiene. I found that with the dried food, Stormy was swallowing it whole anyway, so it wasn't helping his oral hygiene. For good oral hygiene, I recommend petite size Greenies (I have found that most yorkies I know, including Stormy use the brush end to hold the Greenie while chewing, and don't eat it when they get done with the bone and stick of the Greenie, so I take the brush end and throw it away, this way they are not eating too much, but still enjoying the chewing and getting the blood flow in their gums for good oral health). Also, Booda Fresh N’ Brite Bones are fabulous, you can get them here: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...001+22759+1031 and Booda Bimple Bones are great for your dogs teeth and have far less calories and protein than the Greenies but they are fully edible and good for their teeth and gums, you may want to let them chew on one of these a day instead of the Greenies. Most dogs go WILD for Greenies and they help fight tartar and plaque and make their breath so fresh. If you use Greenies, be sure not to give them more than one a day, as they are full of protein and can cause a little bit of weight gain if not regulated. The other thing I do to keep my dog's teeth healthy is to use Premier Pet Dental Wipes with baking soda once a day. The tooth brush was too scary looking for Stormy, but with tooth wipes, you wrap them around your pointer finger or your thumb and rub the teeth and they love the minty flavor. Plus it is their mommy's finger, so it is not scary! Stormy would rip them up afterward just for fun! Let me know if you have any more questions. Last edited by kbartolomei; 03-22-2005 at 04:25 PM.