Trying to decide between foods!

[Hanyougirlie1]

Hi, I'm about to get a yorkie puppy in about 4 weeks and am researching foods. So far i am trying to decide between Eukanuba puppy food for small breeds, or Royal Canin mini puppy 33 food.
Does anyone have an opinion as to which one would be better? Advice would be greatly appriciated

[julietimothy]

I amnot sure on those two but I have start using Dr. Foster and Smith and love it.

[MaddiesMommie]

Boy have you come to the right place...funny thing is everyone has a different opinion But that is what makes YT so much fun and so great! A few sites to help you get started on what will probably be a long road, if your Yorkie is like most...picky are:
THE DOG FOOD PROJECT The Dog Food Project - Identifying better products and Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble

I have no experience with Eukanuba but did use RC for Yorkies for about three months. My girl liked it but she started scratching a lot and licking her paws, signs of food alergies. So now I am using California Natural limited ingredient. Many, Vivian this is you, have talked me into feeding raw as well. I will start Maddie on this in a few days in the evenings, and keep kibble in the morning.
GOOD LUCK!!

[viviansnickers]

Amanda is right...both those foods have some suspicious ingredients in them which an cause allergies and itching and are not top notch foods.

Some top quality foods include: Wellness, Innova (my personal favorite, The Healthiest Pet Foods in the World – Natural & Organic Pet Food – Natura Pet Products), Natural Balance, Solid Gold, Artemis, Fromm, Nature's Variety, Blue Buffalo.

AMANDA!!!! YAYYYYYYYY for RAW! Thanks for the shout out girl!!!

Good luck to you, and great job asking questions, we have all learned so much fromt his site and remember, every pup is different, feed what YOU feel is best for your pup!! Smiles!!!!

[TishaMoon]

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Amanda is right...both those foods have some suspicious ingredients in them which an cause allergies and itching and are not top notch foods.

That is very interesting. I've been feeding my baby Eukanuba. I knew it's not the best food but it's what the breeder fed so I have a bag of it to go through...but Bailey has been scratching a lot and I know she doesn't have fleas. I was thinking it's dry skin, but now I'm wondering if she's allergic to the food!

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by Hanyougirlie1

Hi, I'm about to get a yorkie puppy in about 4 weeks and am researching foods. So far i am trying to decide between Eukanuba puppy food for small breeds, or Royal Canin mini puppy 33 food.
Does anyone have an opinion as to which one would be better? Advice would be greatly appriciated

Yay! Congrats on your new puppy!! You are in a great position right now, with a few weeks to go you can start researching what way you want to go with your little girl.

I would advise to check out different brands of puppy food and start looking into ingredients and the product's nutritional analysis.

*I* personally would not choose either food, but so long as you are informed and feel it's the best decision for *you* it's a great choice. Good luck on your new little girl!!

Originally Posted by TishaMoon

That is very interesting. I've been feeding my baby Eukanuba. I knew it's not the best food but it's what the breeder fed so I have a bag of it to go through...but Bailey has been scratching a lot and I know she doesn't have fleas. I was thinking it's dry skin, but now I'm wondering if she's allergic to the food!

As your baby is still a puppy, it is extremely very UNlikely he's suffering from food allergies. It takes quite a while to develop allergies to certain ingredients, and quite honestly, food allergies are far less common than environmental allergies.

I would assume there is something irritating your kiddo. Dust, pollen, fleas, detergents, shampoos, etc can all be culprits. Good luck!

[TishaMoon]

Originally Posted by amandawash

As your baby is still a puppy, it is extremely very UNlikely he's suffering from food allergies. It takes quite a while to develop allergies to certain ingredients, and quite honestly, food allergies are far less common than environmental allergies.

I would assume there is something irritating your kiddo. Dust, pollen, fleas, detergents, shampoos, etc can all be culprits. Good luck!

Thanks! She had a little rash on her belly when I got her from the breeder, so the breeder gave me some medicated shampoo. I wonder if that is too harsh for her skin?

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by TishaMoon

Thanks! She had a little rash on her belly when I got her from the breeder, so the breeder gave me some medicated shampoo. I wonder if that is too harsh for her skin?

Bingo. I would bet the cookies I just made that the shampoo is the culprit

Ryder has sensitive skin and I use a fatty acid soap/detergent-free shampoo that really does well for him.

If she has gotten over the rash, I would chuch that shampoo. Look for something soap-free and gentle, also avoid harsh fragrances. Good luck!

[TishaMoon]

Originally Posted by amandawash

Bingo. I would bet the cookies I just made that the shampoo is the culprit

Ryder has sensitive skin and I use a fatty acid soap/detergent-free shampoo that really does well for him.

If she has gotten over the rash, I would chuch that shampoo. Look for something soap-free and gentle, also avoid harsh fragrances. Good luck!

(Sorry to carry on this conversation in the OP's thread about food)

Thanks. She still has the little rash. Maybe I can just use that shampoo for her belly and use something more gentle for the rest of her.

[veggienut]

Everyone is going to have a different opinion, as someone mentioned. Try whatever food and see how it goes. This is what I did, but in time my Yorkie got picky and would sniff and literally walk away. I went thru 8+ foods...from "Feeder's Supply" (local pet store) to "Kroger's (grocery), and then to "Petsmart" where I found "Royal Canine". He loves this food and has stuck with it ever since. It won't hurt to switch if you find you puppy doesn't like a food. You just have to slowly switch him otherwise, they say a dog could have stomach problems. Good Luck in your choice

[Hanyougirlie1]

Originally Posted by veggienut

Everyone is going to have a different opinion, as someone mentioned. Try whatever food and see how it goes. This is what I did, but in time my Yorkie got picky and would sniff and literally walk away. I went thru 8+ foods...from "Feeder's Supply" (local pet store) to "Kroger's (grocery), and then to "Petsmart" where I found "Royal Canine". He loves this food and has stuck with it ever since. It won't hurt to switch if you find you puppy doesn't like a food. You just have to slowly switch him otherwise, they say a dog could have stomach problems. Good Luck in your choice

so, you feed royal canin? how old is your yorkie and what type of the food do you feed him?

[Hanyougirlie1]

What about Natures recipe? anyone have any opinions on that one?

[veggienut]

Originally Posted by Hanyougirlie1

so, you feed royal canin? how old is your yorkie and what type of the food do you feed him?

Maxwell, is 1.5+ years old. He's on "Royal Canine" for Yorkshire Terrier.

[Hanyougirlie1]

Originally Posted by veggienut

Maxwell, is 1.5+ years old. He's on "Royal Canine" for Yorkshire Terrier.

and he likes it and everything?
Im just trying to get some sort of idea of how other dogs like it. maybe my girl will like it too when i get her

[Ellie May]

I wouldn't choose either but if I had to pick one it would be RC.
If I fed RC it may not be the one designed for Yorkies.
Ellie was on an RC prescription diet for a few days and she had an obvious intolerance to it.