[Ellie May]

I don't necessarily think yorkies in general can't handle certain foods. But the diseases that they are prone to are the problem. I think the problem cones in when we don't know if a pup is predisposed to certain problems, esp. pancreatitis. Both fat and protein can trigger it. And once it happens, it is misery.

I'd trust premade raw much faster than prey model. At least the meat is extensively tested. Still would choose not to feed it at all though. Salmonella is one of my lesser concerns. The long list of possible pathogens and parasites are a concern to me. I'm just not convinced that dog immune systems are that much different than ours. And I think there is much less testing done in vet med when dogs get bouts of gi upset. So it is no surprise that internet usersdon't hear about possible issues. And I've read about sooooo many prey model raw fed dogs with stomach problems. It is usually chalked up to user error. Owner is counselled about what to try online while sometimes avoiding the vet. So who knows what is really going on.. JMHO, wolves scavenge and they don't sit there and use their paws to do some math about their meals like percent ratio. And they don't eat chicken backs or the like when they get gi upset... So I just don't think that what is said to be a prey model diet is even what really goes on in the wild.

I'd like to see a link that shows there is rat poison in tge major dog food companies' foods. They have too much to lose.

again jmho, if one thinks they are going to a vet that is being bought, then it is time to switch. Some are easily bought just like human doctors. Many can't be bought.

I like the convenience of kibble and the fact that rx foods exist. ?it is far from fresh and I don't think it is gest for most dogs. Nir do I think that a corn based kibble is automatically a bag of junk.