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Originally Posted by concretegurl  Just to vlarify even raw feeders are aware a few breeda like yorkies handle protein poorly and it has to be balabced separately from general raw, model prey and BARF guidelines.
I do think corn is evil...should only be used to fuel cars. |
I always feel like the "yorkies don't handle protein well" is a myth/tale perpetuated by a misunderstanding of what causes LS and other issues...what do you think? Do you ever feel that way/know what I mean?
It's never been my experience that yorkies, as a breed, have trouble w/ protein, carbs, veg, fruit...or anything, to be honest - in terms of base ingredients. (and I have 3 yorks from 3 diff breeders) I mean sure, every dog (and person) may have individual little food sensitivities...but that's not what I'm getting at here.
A yorkie who has LS will have major protein issues, sure, but that's bc of the LS...not bc there is a core issue w/ yorkies and protein. In other words, while the yorkie breed
is more prone (statistically) to LS, LP, CT, pancreatitis etc --it doesn't translate to the breed not 'tolerating' protein or fat well. It translates to: yorkies have genetic vulnerabilities toward certain diseases.
As a breed, I don't find them much different - overall - in their nutrition tolerances. Again, outside of any individual food sensitivities (ie, this or that dog sensitive to chicken for some unk reason).
I'm getting off topic...sorry...but this always fascinates me.
