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Teegy · 02-17-2011, 08:41 PM

I have to tell you this couldn't have come at a better time. Teegy has been hanging out at his gf's house during the day a couple of days a week.
Her mum Brittany gets home before I do and has been putting down Sushi's food and letting Teegy eat it, even though I take him over with food.
She says he likes to eat her's so I don't bother.
I've told her not to do this any more, because he's been getting tearing eyes and goop and I had to explain it's more than goop. Her food is some multicoloured stuff, Teegy eats Orijen Red.
My vet asked me what I fed him on his last check up, I told him and he said no more. Every once in a while when I have a steak or a lamb chop, I chop up a wee bit and chuck it in his bowl. It's the one thing he never turns his nose up at.
I believe the food does make a difference. We are lucky with Yorkies, one bag feeds him for two months, so that extra bit of cash is nothing and I spent more a week on cigarettes when I used to smoke than I do on Teegy's food, treats and pet insurance in a month.

_Chrissy_ · 02-18-2011, 07:43 AM

They are talking about this on Dogster too.
do all those show dogs really eat Pro Plan? - Food & Nutrition Forum

I really can't believe that "better" ingredients are not better for your dog.
I don't even know what some of the ingredients in Pro Plan are

.
And as far as "cheaper quality food" being $ cheaper it is not. There are plenty of better quality foods out there (even if they are not grain free). I feed my boys (right now) Nature's Variety Prairie Chicken. $12-$13 a 5 lb bag.
Even Natural Balance is around $14 for 5 lbs and Taste of the Wild is about $12 for 5 lbs.

Rachael1983 · 02-18-2011, 08:08 AM

Many people in the show world are given packages. If you go to many of the large brand dog sites, there are links to add onto a mailing list, to recieve free puppy packages, etc. Puppy packages would include information, vaccine records, free food samples, coupons etc. Great marketing strategy.

I fed Purina Pro Plan to my dogs. I see nothing wrong with the food. However I also understand that there are foods that are of better quality. With my Yorkie, he got bored with it and that's when I switched. But if it's in your means and your dogs like it then go for it. To each their own.

kjcmsw · 02-18-2011, 08:09 AM

I believe they are one of the sponsors of the show. thus as a large financial contributor they get their name out front.

chattiesmom · 02-18-2011, 08:10 AM

This is NOT in defense of the lower quality dog foods, nor is it an attack on successful long time show breeders....

Many of the most successful show breeders have been in the business 30 - 40+ years -- long before what we call "quality dog food existed". Purina WAS the big name in dog food and was accepted as the best

. So we have show breeders with kennels that have been spitting out champions right and left using the products that worked for them. When you have a kennel full of champions eating Purnia Pro Plan, it might be hard to convince them to change what they have proven works.

It takes a LLLLOOOONNNNGGGG time to grow a show coat so I'm sure that the "old school" pros hesitate to change what they have found through trial and error works for them.

Ellie May · 02-18-2011, 08:28 AM

Some do feed it and that is mostly because there is no proof that a dog fed a "holistic" food is going to be healthier than a dog fed Purina. A lot of the information on dog foods is internet speculation. There are some ingredients that are better than others and there are some foods that a lot of dogs do poorly on (I'm thinking Beneful here). I don't feed Purina because to me, the ingredients sound absolutely disgusting and I don't want my dog eating it. Still can't say it will do harm though... The thing is, where is the proof that lifespan is cut short by feeding Purina?

_Chrissy_ · 02-18-2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Some do feed it and that is mostly because there is no proof that a dog fed a "holistic" food is going to be healthier than a dog fed Purina. A lot of the information on dog foods is internet speculation. There are some ingredients that are better than others and there are some foods that a lot of dogs do poorly on (I'm thinking Beneful here). I don't feed Purina because to me, the ingredients sound absolutely disgusting and I don't want my dog eating it. Still can't say it will do harm though... The thing is, where is the proof that lifespan is cut short by feeding Purina?

YorkieRose · 02-18-2011, 09:01 AM

Breeders use what works...I have fed Eukanuba, combined with Bil-Jac and human food for decades...
Plus IN vitamin, faithfully...they live long and only see the vet for heartworm meds.

jrsygal37 · 02-18-2011, 09:07 AM

I use the Purina Pro Plan canned food which I mix with my home made mix of boiled Chicken breast, rice and carrots. Is there issues I should know about it? I used Chicken Soup for Dog Lover's until after my dogs became very ill with diareah. When I went back to the pet store where I got it, she said she had other complaints out of the same batch. I called the company and they had an issue with it but wouldn't say what. Just said it was something that would not hurt them. I stopped immediately and will not use it again.

E.

jrsygal37 · 02-18-2011, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Breeders use what works...I have fed Eukanuba, combined with Bil-Jac and human food for decades...
Plus IN vitamin, faithfully...they live long and only see the vet for heartworm meds.

What kind of vitimins do you use? I've been looking for a good vitimin for my crew? I use, Kirkland brand dry food, as it had a very very good rating (Believe it or not) and I use Purina Pro plan canned mixed with what I make which is boiled chicken breast, rice and carrots. I free feed the dry and I feed the wet mix once a day in the evening. The little one gets it three times a day because she's only 6 months and tiny. Love to hear what vitimin/s you use. Thanks. Elaine

Sugar's Mom · 02-18-2011, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

This is NOT in defense of the lower quality dog foods, nor is it an attack on successful long time show breeders....

Many of the most successful show breeders have been in the business 30 - 40+ years -- long before what we call "quality dog food existed". Purina WAS the big name in dog food and was accepted as the best

. So we have show breeders with kennels that have been spitting out champions right and left using the products that worked for them. When you have a kennel full of champions eating Purnia Pro Plan, it might be hard to convince them to change what they have proven works.

It takes a LLLLOOOONNNNGGGG time to grow a show coat so I'm sure that the "old school" pros hesitate to change what they have found through trial and error works for them.

You are so right in every word you wrote. Thank you. Also, Purina ProPlan is not a cheap dog food.

YorkieRose · 02-18-2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrsygal37

What kind of vitimins do you use? I've been looking for a good vitimin for my crew? I use, Kirkland brand dry food, as it had a very very good rating (Believe it or not) and I use Purina Pro plan canned mixed with what I make which is boiled chicken breast, rice and carrots. I free feed the dry and I feed the wet mix once a day in the evening. The little one gets it three times a day because she's only 6 months and tiny. Love to hear what vitimin/s you use. Thanks. Elaine

"IN"..a chewable suppliment...Foster/Smith etc.
I have faithfully fed my Yorkies this for decades...started when I was showing. Said they were good for stress etc...I am a firm believer many illnesses are stress induced...grows good coat too...mine get them at bedtime...I say vitamin time and they run to the kitchen. Must be tasty because they all eat them well...one a day for 5 pounds and under.

TatumsMom · 02-18-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

"IN"..a chewable suppliment...Foster/Smith etc.
I have faithfully fed my Yorkies this for decades...started when I was showing. Said they were good for stress etc...I am a firm believer many illnesses are stress induced...grows good coat too...mine get them at bedtime...I say vitamin time and they run to the kitchen. Must be tasty because they all eat them well...one a day for 5 pounds and under.

I was curious and went to look.... I don't see a supplement just called "IN" on the Foster Smith site. Could you post a link directly to it possibly?

TatumsMom · 02-18-2011, 12:35 PM

The food topic will always be ongoing. I have learned a lot about the different qualities of dog food from this site but try not to preach to people/friends who feed a lesser quality to their dogs. My sister has a Great Dane and two other medium size dogs. She feeds them the Sam's Club Makers Mark brand and they do great on it. In fact, the Great Dane did horribly on other more expensive foods before trying this one. And he is a very healthy ripe old age. But can you imagine feeding those 3 dogs the same expensive dog you feed your little Yorkie? Wow, that would get pricey. My bigger dogs don't get food as expensive as Tatum's but I feel that it works well for them. And yes, "well" is pretty general but neither of them have ever been to vet for anything other than vaccinations and heartworm checks. So I guess we're doing something right. I say do what works for you and what you feel is the best you can do for your pet.

KYBLUE · 02-26-2011, 04:43 AM

I feed purnina pro plan have for about 2 years now cheap it is not.
I tried the all natural and all life stages just felt I had issues with them not to say everyone does pro plan works for me and my dogs and pups when I have them are as healthy as can be so i feel if it is not broke no need to fix it.

02-18-2011, 07:43 AM	#17
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	They are talking about this on Dogster too. do all those show dogs really eat Pro Plan? - Food & Nutrition Forum I really can't believe that "better" ingredients are not better for your dog. I don't even know what some of the ingredients in Pro Plan are . And as far as "cheaper quality food" being $ cheaper it is not. There are plenty of better quality foods out there (even if they are not grain free). I feed my boys (right now) Nature's Variety Prairie Chicken. $12-$13 a 5 lb bag. Even Natural Balance is around $14 for 5 lbs and Taste of the Wild is about $12 for 5 lbs. __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

02-18-2011, 08:08 AM	#18
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	Many people in the show world are given packages. If you go to many of the large brand dog sites, there are links to add onto a mailing list, to recieve free puppy packages, etc. Puppy packages would include information, vaccine records, free food samples, coupons etc. Great marketing strategy. I fed Purina Pro Plan to my dogs. I see nothing wrong with the food. However I also understand that there are foods that are of better quality. With my Yorkie, he got bored with it and that's when I switched. But if it's in your means and your dogs like it then go for it. To each their own. __________________ Owned by Troy(RIP) & Emma

02-18-2011, 08:09 AM	#19
kjcmsw YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 837	I believe they are one of the sponsors of the show. thus as a large financial contributor they get their name out front. __________________ Kendra

02-18-2011, 08:10 AM	#20
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Just a thought... This is NOT in defense of the lower quality dog foods, nor is it an attack on successful long time show breeders.... Many of the most successful show breeders have been in the business 30 - 40+ years -- long before what we call "quality dog food existed". Purina WAS the big name in dog food and was accepted as the best . So we have show breeders with kennels that have been spitting out champions right and left using the products that worked for them. When you have a kennel full of champions eating Purnia Pro Plan, it might be hard to convince them to change what they have proven works. It takes a LLLLOOOONNNNGGGG time to grow a show coat so I'm sure that the "old school" pros hesitate to change what they have found through trial and error works for them. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

02-18-2011, 08:28 AM	#21
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Some do feed it and that is mostly because there is no proof that a dog fed a "holistic" food is going to be healthier than a dog fed Purina. A lot of the information on dog foods is internet speculation. There are some ingredients that are better than others and there are some foods that a lot of dogs do poorly on (I'm thinking Beneful here). I don't feed Purina because to me, the ingredients sound absolutely disgusting and I don't want my dog eating it. Still can't say it will do harm though... The thing is, where is the proof that lifespan is cut short by feeding Purina? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-17-2011, 08:41 PM	#16
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	I have to tell you this couldn't have come at a better time. Teegy has been hanging out at his gf's house during the day a couple of days a week. Her mum Brittany gets home before I do and has been putting down Sushi's food and letting Teegy eat it, even though I take him over with food. She says he likes to eat her's so I don't bother. I've told her not to do this any more, because he's been getting tearing eyes and goop and I had to explain it's more than goop. Her food is some multicoloured stuff, Teegy eats Orijen Red. My vet asked me what I fed him on his last check up, I told him and he said no more. Every once in a while when I have a steak or a lamb chop, I chop up a wee bit and chuck it in his bowl. It's the one thing he never turns his nose up at. I believe the food does make a difference. We are lucky with Yorkies, one bag feeds him for two months, so that extra bit of cash is nothing and I spent more a week on cigarettes when I used to smoke than I do on Teegy's food, treats and pet insurance in a month.

02-18-2011, 09:01 AM	#23
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Breeders use what works...I have fed Eukanuba, combined with Bil-Jac and human food for decades... Plus IN vitamin, faithfully...they live long and only see the vet for heartworm meds.

02-18-2011, 09:07 AM	#24
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	I use the Purina Pro Plan canned food which I mix with my home made mix of boiled Chicken breast, rice and carrots. Is there issues I should know about it? I used Chicken Soup for Dog Lover's until after my dogs became very ill with diareah. When I went back to the pet store where I got it, she said she had other complaints out of the same batch. I called the company and they had an issue with it but wouldn't say what. Just said it was something that would not hurt them. I stopped immediately and will not use it again. E.

02-18-2011, 12:35 PM	#29
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	The food topic will always be ongoing. I have learned a lot about the different qualities of dog food from this site but try not to preach to people/friends who feed a lesser quality to their dogs. My sister has a Great Dane and two other medium size dogs. She feeds them the Sam's Club Makers Mark brand and they do great on it. In fact, the Great Dane did horribly on other more expensive foods before trying this one. And he is a very healthy ripe old age. But can you imagine feeding those 3 dogs the same expensive dog you feed your little Yorkie? Wow, that would get pricey. My bigger dogs don't get food as expensive as Tatum's but I feel that it works well for them. And yes, "well" is pretty general but neither of them have ever been to vet for anything other than vaccinations and heartworm checks. So I guess we're doing something right. I say do what works for you and what you feel is the best you can do for your pet. __________________ ~ Angie

02-26-2011, 04:43 AM	#30
KYBLUE No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ky Posts: 735	I feed purnina pro plan have for about 2 years now cheap it is not. I tried the all natural and all life stages just felt I had issues with them not to say everyone does pro plan works for me and my dogs and pups when I have them are as healthy as can be so i feel if it is not broke no need to fix it.