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luv my pet · 09-30-2008, 06:29 PM

Hello YT ok I wanted to get some input on food. I have been feeding Chewy Royal Caine indoor toy breed for dogs under 6 lbs, he's been on Royal Caine since he was about 14 weeks old. He's never itched or has done anything unusual to make me think he is having a reaction to the food. He is one years old now and seems to be fine with the food. My question, is this good food to feed him or do you recommend another? Thanks so much

YORKIE_mom_2008 · 09-30-2008, 06:43 PM

I completely recommend innova's evo. my baby was on the royal canin yorkie diet until about a month ago and he has changed ten-fold! he is happier and healthier already

PANAMA69 · 09-30-2008, 06:48 PM

I just to feed Phoebe when she was a puppy Royal Canin but she starting like itching so I change her food to California Natural she did great, then I got a puppy so I change it to Natural Balance duck, but I also home cook for them and mixed with the kibbles

melanie daley · 09-30-2008, 06:53 PM

My babies eat Merrick... It has been fantastic. Sorry but I have not heard good things about Royal Canin, Rocco's breeder had him on it and I started weening him off of it and onto Merrick after he got adjusted at home...

Good luck in whatever you decide! You are bound to get a lot of great suggestions. I would also suggest you post this in "health & diet" section

yorkiepuppie · 09-30-2008, 10:40 PM

i recommend nature's variety Raw diet.

marcerella02 · 10-01-2008, 05:51 AM

Royal Canine is ok. I don't think their ingredients are the best, but they aren't horrible. I personally woudln't feed EVO because it has a ridiculously high amount of fat. Natural Balance is a good food as is Wellness and Orijen. if you are doubting the food you are feedin it probably wouldn't hurt to look around and try other foods!

BamaFan121s · 10-01-2008, 06:00 AM

If your little one is doing well on RC and it is not presenting any issues then that is great! If you are determined to try other brands, I would suggest looking at the sticky in the Health and Diet section. It has a list of some of the more recommended (YT member recommended in any case) brands of food.
You may also want to try this site:
Dog Food Review Ratings
It will link you to several sites that examine commercial brands, home cooking, raw feeding, supplements, etc.

Keep in mind that what is best for one person's dog may not be best for YOUR dog. Do some trial and run test with feeding different brands to your little one and examine the results. Be sure when you switch foods to do it gradually to avoid digestional issues, rather than all at once.

YORKIE_mom_2008 · 10-01-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

Royal Canine is ok. I don't think their ingredients are the best, but they aren't horrible. I personally woudln't feed EVO because it has a ridiculously high amount of fat. Natural Balance is a good food as is Wellness and Orijen. if you are doubting the food you are feedin it probably wouldn't hurt to look around and try other foods!

Well, yorkies have high metabolisms and if they get enough excersise they are fine. Koda runs everyday.

marcerella02 · 10-01-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by YORKIE_mom_2008

Well, yorkies have high metabolisms and if they get enough excersise they are fine. Koda runs everyday.

if your yorkie is fine on it.. that's great. i was just stating my opinon on the food.

donnarod · 10-01-2008, 11:02 AM

Dog review ratings is a great site but now I am even more confused. Thought Innova EVO kibble was good but not for small dogs. Tricksie is on it, almost out. What to switch too??
A person could spend hours on research. What about starting a poll the best foods for Yorkies?

marcerella02 · 10-01-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by donnarod

Dog review ratings is a great site but now I am even more confused. Thought Innova EVO kibble was good but not for small dogs. Tricksie is on it, almost out. What to switch too??
A person could spend hours on research. What about starting a poll the best foods for Yorkies?

I think it is all really personal opinion. in my opinion, it's too high in fat... but that's just me... if your pup is doing great on it.. then it's a great food for her. I think your poll will not result in a conclusive answer

there are SO many foods out there!

Ellie May · 10-01-2008, 01:11 PM

The Evo canned is very high in fat as is the Innova canned.
The kibbles may be more normal.

Feeding high fat to Yorkies is not something I'd want to do because it could set off pancreatitis which can be fatal in some cases.

marcerella02 · 10-01-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

The Evo canned is very high in fat as is the Innova canned.
The kibbles may be more normal.

Feeding high fat to Yorkies is not something I'd want to do because it could set off pancreatitis which can be fatal in some cases.

the kibble is 22%

YORKIE_mom_2008 · 10-01-2008, 01:19 PM

I feed the kibble

Ellie May · 10-01-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

the kibble is 22%

That might not be too bad.
The canned is over 30%, I think.
I'm not sure what is considered high but Ellie is on 18% which is fine for her.
I think after 20% I might start questioning but 22% might be okay for most dogs.

09-30-2008, 06:29 PM	#1
luv my pet Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: washington Posts: 99	Need opinion with food Hello YT ok I wanted to get some input on food. I have been feeding Chewy Royal Caine indoor toy breed for dogs under 6 lbs, he's been on Royal Caine since he was about 14 weeks old. He's never itched or has done anything unusual to make me think he is having a reaction to the food. He is one years old now and seems to be fine with the food. My question, is this good food to feed him or do you recommend another? Thanks so much __________________ Chewys Mom Proud member of "The Gentlemen's Club"

09-30-2008, 06:43 PM	#2
YORKIE_mom_2008 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: British Columbia Posts: 442	I completely recommend innova's evo. my baby was on the royal canin yorkie diet until about a month ago and he has changed ten-fold! he is happier and healthier already __________________ Renée, mommy to: Koda (1 year old male, Yorkshire Terrier) Sarah & Jake (2 year old, Akita/Labs)

09-30-2008, 06:53 PM	#4
melanie daley Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belmont Shore SoCal Posts: 852	My babies eat Merrick... It has been fantastic. Sorry but I have not heard good things about Royal Canin, Rocco's breeder had him on it and I started weening him off of it and onto Merrick after he got adjusted at home... Good luck in whatever you decide! You are bound to get a lot of great suggestions. I would also suggest you post this in "health & diet" section __________________ Melanie Roxi & Rocco

10-01-2008, 05:51 AM	#6
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Royal Canine is ok. I don't think their ingredients are the best, but they aren't horrible. I personally woudln't feed EVO because it has a ridiculously high amount of fat. Natural Balance is a good food as is Wellness and Orijen. if you are doubting the food you are feedin it probably wouldn't hurt to look around and try other foods! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

10-01-2008, 11:02 AM	#10
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 3,737	Dog review ratings is a great site but now I am even more confused. Thought Innova EVO kibble was good but not for small dogs. Tricksie is on it, almost out. What to switch too?? A person could spend hours on research. What about starting a poll the best foods for Yorkies? __________________ Donna, Tricksie and Peanut

09-30-2008, 06:48 PM	#3
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	I just to feed Phoebe when she was a puppy Royal Canin but she starting like itching so I change her food to California Natural she did great, then I got a puppy so I change it to Natural Balance duck, but I also home cook for them and mixed with the kibbles

09-30-2008, 10:40 PM	#5
yorkiepuppie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 2,883	i recommend nature's variety Raw diet.

10-01-2008, 06:00 AM	#7
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	If your little one is doing well on RC and it is not presenting any issues then that is great! If you are determined to try other brands, I would suggest looking at the sticky in the Health and Diet section. It has a list of some of the more recommended (YT member recommended in any case) brands of food. You may also want to try this site: Dog Food Review Ratings It will link you to several sites that examine commercial brands, home cooking, raw feeding, supplements, etc. Keep in mind that what is best for one person's dog may not be best for YOUR dog. Do some trial and run test with feeding different brands to your little one and examine the results. Be sure when you switch foods to do it gradually to avoid digestional issues, rather than all at once.

10-01-2008, 01:11 PM	#12
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	The Evo canned is very high in fat as is the Innova canned. The kibbles may be more normal. Feeding high fat to Yorkies is not something I'd want to do because it could set off pancreatitis which can be fatal in some cases. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

10-01-2008, 01:19 PM	#14
YORKIE_mom_2008 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: British Columbia Posts: 442	I feed the kibble __________________ Renée, mommy to: Koda (1 year old male, Yorkshire Terrier) Sarah & Jake (2 year old, Akita/Labs)