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Roccosmommy · 11-29-2011, 11:34 AM

I recently switched Rocco's food to Taste of the Wild, and he loves it. He used to be on Wellness small breed, which is a good food, but he had excessive eye tearing/boogers. Taste of the Wild is a grain-free food and has been excellent so far.

Ellie May · 11-29-2011, 11:36 AM

Grading scales are generally based on the opinions of those that think they know something about canine nutrition. Whether or not they do is up for debate. In most cases, they do not have the credentials to be handing out this kind of information as fact. In other words, JMHO these sites are very close to useless. I can't trust the opinion of one of these site creators when it comes to my pups' health. That is what their vet and veterinary nutritionist are for.

Dc1011 · 11-29-2011, 11:39 AM

Hi! My Yorkie eats Taste of the Wild high prairie. He really likes it and I have not had any trouble with getting him to eat it. He has only ever been on this food, so I really can't speak for the other brands people have listed here, but I know TOTW is good.
It is grain free and contains high quality ingredients.
Hope this helps.

P.S. Petsmart doesn't sell this brand, I have to buy it at Fedder's supply company, Not sure if you have access to this.
Goodluck finding something he will like

Lovetodream88 · 11-29-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Grading scales are generally based on the opinions of those that think they know something about canine nutrition. Whether or not they do is up for debate. In most cases, they do not have the credentials to be handing out this kind of information as fact. In other words, JMHO these sites are very close to useless. I can't trust the opinion of one of these site creators when it comes to my pups' health. That is what their vet and veterinary nutritionist are for.

Its not so much on how they grade them I like how they break the ingredients down for you.

Teresa11 · 11-29-2011, 02:21 PM

Thank you everyone!

chestermama · 11-29-2011, 04:29 PM

chester has done very well on the new solid gold sun dancer grain free and only 30% protein, alot of my friends with picky dogs are even eating it

Teresa11 · 11-30-2011, 04:06 AM

Im going to try TOTW. Diddy is 1. Is he still supposed to eat puppy food??

jenn1381 · 11-30-2011, 04:13 AM

Oliver is very picky too.. I have tried 4 different foods before switching both dogs to Blue Basics turkey and rice. Ollie LOVES it.. he dances for it, literally. He has less eye boogers as well. Mya will eat anything, lol, but she likes it too and does well on it. Both dogs have seperate issues that made choosing a food that might work for both difficult. So far, so good.

jenn1381 · 11-30-2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Teresa11

Im going to try TOTW. Diddy is 1. Is he still supposed to eat puppy food??

I switched Mya to adult food at around 11 months slowly, she was completely off puppy by 12 months.

Teresa11 · 11-30-2011, 04:19 AM

ok. I oredered TOTW. Two bags...one puppy and one adult...Ill mix it. lol.
Hopefully he loves it. Idk if Im going to do wet food at all. Hes going to be in shock and prob a little pissed off...haha.

Britster · 11-30-2011, 07:33 AM

No, a one year old doesn't need to eat puppy food anymore (esp. for a small breed).

TOTW actually JUST changed their formulas and separated some into puppy food. They used to be All Life Stages. I am sure you will be fine! A lot of picky eaters love TOTW, so hopefully he likes it.

Teresa11 · 11-30-2011, 02:13 PM

Awwwwwwwwwww...he"s not a puppy anymore

lol

inky13 · 11-30-2011, 03:08 PM

Toby likes Wellness and I can usually pick it up on sale at Petsmart quite often.

If you're looking around for information about dog food, I stumbled across this website and found it useful: Dog Food Comparison, Ratings, Reviews - In-Depth Guide to the Best Dog Food

Teresa11 · 12-05-2011, 07:43 AM

Thank you!

Taryn0405 · 12-05-2011, 10:22 AM

Be sure and let us know how he does. And I agree with the other posters, it's up to you and your dog with regards to food. I know dogs that are on Science Diet and do well, and dogs that are on Orijen that do well. It's whatever your little girl or guy can tolerate, combined with your own food choices.

Good luck!

11-29-2011, 11:34 AM	#16
Roccosmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,293	I recently switched Rocco's food to Taste of the Wild, and he loves it. He used to be on Wellness small breed, which is a good food, but he had excessive eye tearing/boogers. Taste of the Wild is a grain-free food and has been excellent so far. __________________ "The little furry buggers are just deep, deep wells you throw all your emotions into." ~ Bruce Schimmel

11-29-2011, 11:36 AM	#17
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Grading scales are generally based on the opinions of those that think they know something about canine nutrition. Whether or not they do is up for debate. In most cases, they do not have the credentials to be handing out this kind of information as fact. In other words, JMHO these sites are very close to useless. I can't trust the opinion of one of these site creators when it comes to my pups' health. That is what their vet and veterinary nutritionist are for. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-29-2011, 02:21 PM	#20
Teresa11 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: blackwood, NJ, United States Posts: 57	Thank you everyone! __________________ *Teresa & Diddy*

11-30-2011, 04:06 AM	#22
Teresa11 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: blackwood, NJ, United States Posts: 57	Im going to try TOTW. Diddy is 1. Is he still supposed to eat puppy food?? __________________ *Teresa & Diddy*

11-30-2011, 04:13 AM	#23
jenn1381 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 427	Oliver is very picky too.. I have tried 4 different foods before switching both dogs to Blue Basics turkey and rice. Ollie LOVES it.. he dances for it, literally. He has less eye boogers as well. Mya will eat anything, lol, but she likes it too and does well on it. Both dogs have seperate issues that made choosing a food that might work for both difficult. So far, so good. __________________ Oliver & Mya are my

11-29-2011, 11:39 AM	#18
Dc1011 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mt Washington, ky, united states of America Posts: 54	Hi! My Yorkie eats Taste of the Wild high prairie. He really likes it and I have not had any trouble with getting him to eat it. He has only ever been on this food, so I really can't speak for the other brands people have listed here, but I know TOTW is good. It is grain free and contains high quality ingredients. Hope this helps. P.S. Petsmart doesn't sell this brand, I have to buy it at Fedder's supply company, Not sure if you have access to this. Goodluck finding something he will like

11-29-2011, 04:29 PM	#21
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	chester has done very well on the new solid gold sun dancer grain free and only 30% protein, alot of my friends with picky dogs are even eating it

11-30-2011, 04:19 AM	#25
Teresa11 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: blackwood, NJ, United States Posts: 57	ok. I oredered TOTW. Two bags...one puppy and one adult...Ill mix it. lol. Hopefully he loves it. Idk if Im going to do wet food at all. Hes going to be in shock and prob a little pissed off...haha. __________________ *Teresa & Diddy*

11-30-2011, 07:33 AM	#26
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	No, a one year old doesn't need to eat puppy food anymore (esp. for a small breed). TOTW actually JUST changed their formulas and separated some into puppy food. They used to be All Life Stages. I am sure you will be fine! A lot of picky eaters love TOTW, so hopefully he likes it. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

11-30-2011, 02:13 PM	#27
Teresa11 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: blackwood, NJ, United States Posts: 57	Awwwwwwwwwww...he"s not a puppy anymore lol __________________ *Teresa & Diddy*

11-30-2011, 03:08 PM	#28
inky13 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Keller-ish, TX Posts: 4	Toby likes Wellness and I can usually pick it up on sale at Petsmart quite often. If you're looking around for information about dog food, I stumbled across this website and found it useful: Dog Food Comparison, Ratings, Reviews - In-Depth Guide to the Best Dog Food

12-05-2011, 07:43 AM	#29
Teresa11 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: blackwood, NJ, United States Posts: 57	Thank you! __________________ *Teresa & Diddy*

12-05-2011, 10:22 AM	#30
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Be sure and let us know how he does. And I agree with the other posters, it's up to you and your dog with regards to food. I know dogs that are on Science Diet and do well, and dogs that are on Orijen that do well. It's whatever your little girl or guy can tolerate, combined with your own food choices. Good luck! __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."