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Ellie May · 09-06-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by susan lynn

I had Royal Canin when I got Tessie, my other 3 were on Eukanuba, I changed seral other times to Purina Pro Plan and Rachel Ray wasn't real happy with those so this weekend I bought Nutro Ultra (holistic) small breed adult. The dogs love it and I am hoping it will keep them healthier. So far after having Yorkies for 2 1/2 years we have no health problems. It is a smaller bag a cost a little more but I think it will be worth it.

Please Google "consumer affairs nutro". There are lots of reports about some very serious side effects from this food. I even know of a vet that has noticed an issue...

susan lynn · 09-06-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Please Google "consumer affairs nutro". There are lots of reports about some very serious side effects from this food. I even know of a vet that has noticed an issue...

Thank you I have heard good things from other people but I will look at this. What other type of food is similar but safe?

gracielove · 09-06-2011, 02:42 PM

Dog food dealers put corn in their food because it is cheap. It's basically a filler. It also has a natural form of sugar in it which makes the animals want to eat it. Many of the foods like the one you have been using also put some form of sugar in their food besides which has helped to cause obesity in animals as well as tooth decay. If you read the ingredient list you will usually find a type of sweetener. I have been feeding a grain free brand of food and mixing it with Stella & Chewy's. Hope you can find a healthy food that is either grain free or at least corn free. I have to order food online as we don't have a good dog food store near by.

lovinmy3yorkies · 09-06-2011, 04:04 PM

Thanks for all the info! I looked at some of the foods on line last night and I think I am going to try the Wellness brand. But I am going to do just a little more research before I switch. I had to take Delmer to the vet tonight because he got something stuck in his throat so I didn't get to go to the store. He will be ok but his throat is a little red and irritated.

lovinmy3yorkies · 09-07-2011, 05:23 PM

I bought the Wellness dog food tonight and my dogs love it. I mixed it with the Beneful to start out so it wont bother their stomach. But so far so good! Hopefully it will be good for them!

yorkieusa · 09-07-2011, 05:49 PM

So glad they love it. Good luck with it!

09-06-2011, 04:04 PM	#19
lovinmy3yorkies Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St Albans, Wv, USA Posts: 21 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks for all the info! I looked at some of the foods on line last night and I think I am going to try the Wellness brand. But I am going to do just a little more research before I switch. I had to take Delmer to the vet tonight because he got something stuck in his throat so I didn't get to go to the store. He will be ok but his throat is a little red and irritated. __________________ Melissa Mom to Jack Jill Delmer

09-07-2011, 05:23 PM	#20
lovinmy3yorkies Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St Albans, Wv, USA Posts: 21 Blog Entries: 2	I bought the Wellness dog food tonight and my dogs love it. I mixed it with the Beneful to start out so it wont bother their stomach. But so far so good! Hopefully it will be good for them! __________________ Melissa Mom to Jack Jill Delmer

09-07-2011, 05:49 PM	#21
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	So glad they love it. Good luck with it! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

09-06-2011, 02:42 PM	#18
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Dog food dealers put corn in their food because it is cheap. It's basically a filler. It also has a natural form of sugar in it which makes the animals want to eat it. Many of the foods like the one you have been using also put some form of sugar in their food besides which has helped to cause obesity in animals as well as tooth decay. If you read the ingredient list you will usually find a type of sweetener. I have been feeding a grain free brand of food and mixing it with Stella & Chewy's. Hope you can find a healthy food that is either grain free or at least corn free. I have to order food online as we don't have a good dog food store near by.