[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by concretegurl

Awesome job on the harness not a collar.

Pedigree is not a fav I prefer Taste of the Wild in the Roasted Wetlands Foul flavor for my dogs.

There are many favs here to each their own don't be mislead by small breed specialty brands or just because a food cost the most doesn't make it the best.

And then you have to ensure the dogs eats it...

corn is bad never feed a food with corn it has minimal nutritional value and is basically a cheap filler-such things really affect dogs more when they are smaller in size (a lot of small breeds especially do better on grain-less diets-no rice, wheat, corn etc) also a good rule of thumb it doesn't need to be pricey but if yiu arent shopping at a whole foods market you really shouldnt be buying dog food there most of it is junk and over priced for its quality.

Also great job not only contacting animal control and the police departments but be leery of any random claims to her...sadly a found dog add is a free dog ad to some people ask for a description or they bring a pic the real owner would appreciate that welcome to yorkie talk oh I use dental sprays mine all don't like the tooth paste you can get at the vets..

If you end up keeping her because she is unclaimed-please find a vet that will do teeters instead of just re-vaccinating her-you don't know her history and over vaccinating is dangerous-even more so in small breeds.

So glad you found Yorkie Talk! It's a wealth of information here (opinions too so sort through it all). WELCOME!!!!

Oh Yorkies have hair and not fur so using a good brush, along with shampoo and diet will really make a dramatic difference in appearance!

Small dogs don't know they are small, heights (decks, stairs, vehicles, beds, furniture, etc) can be a difficult transition for those used to large dogs.

Just had to say a word about corn. Corn is not bad, I know it's repeated so often here, many think it's a fact, but it's not bad! Some dogs are allergic to it, just as some people are allergic to peanuts, but that doesn't make peanuts bad either. Corn has several amino acids, like protein, and when mixed with other things can form a complete protein, however, it should not be the primary source of protein for most dogs. I think that may be where corn got its bad reputation. It is the first ingredient in many cheaper dog foods. Some nutritionists say we should avoid foods where corn is the first ingredients, but there are even some exceptions to this. Nutrition is actually complex, and we shouldn’t oversimplify it. Even foods that you think are just a filler have value, from “filling” up the dog and making if feel satiated, to keeping the digestive tract healthy, and undigested fiber can do this.

Unless an individual dog is sensitive or allergic to corn or wheat, they are no better and no worse than other cereal grains, as long as they are used as a source of carbohydrates and not as a main source of protein, especially in combination with excessive use of gluten as another main ingredient. Depending on an individual dog's needs, some may be more suitable than others, for example in cases where a dog is gluten intolerant, barley is especially unsuitable, despite generally getting "better ratings" from uninformed sources. If you'd like to see a comparison of nutrients, please click here.

The Dog Food Project - Common Fallacies of Dog Food Reviews