Like Mary, I am not big on recommending foods. What I will say is that many of the grain free foods that are highly recommended for Yorkies would not be my first choice because of the high level of protein. I like to stay in the 25 to 27 % range. Raw diets can be excellent but they must be balanced. Dogs are carnivores but they still need some veggies in their diet along with other minerals not found in meat alone. So if you want to start feeding a raw diet - get information about it first and follow whichever plan you pick in its entirety.
I also do not routinely worm any of my Yorkies. I have fecals done each spring on the males and about a month prior to when a bitch should come in season for the girls. And yes - panacur can be used during pregnancy but (as with any medication) should be used only if there is a problem not as a preventative. It, like all wormers, is a poison. I know there are still Vets out there that will tell you all dogs have worms but that simply isn't the case. |