Rant/Vent!

[Sandysbabies]

People can be very cruel at times. Sorry you have gone through this. We need to have more compassion with each other because we all were at a beginning stage of learning and will continue learning. No one knows it all even though some people think they do. If we put our self in the place of the one we are downing maybe people would see things in a different light. I had someone hurt me sooooo bad on another forum years ago because I didn't go in with my first schnauzer we lost to have him put down. I have 2 granddaughters that are nurses, and a son that is a paramedic and here I am I can't stand nothing. Espically an animal suffering and more so when its mine. My dh and I both were hurting and for someone to be so hurtful at a time like that is unbelieveable. I cried for weeks but even the vet told me she did not want me to see him. So when we start to judge we need to look at the circumstances behind things. Cruelity is another thing. That is one thing I can not stand and I cannot keep my mouth shut when I see an animal being abused. But, that is a total different thing. Don't go anywhere, just keep learning and over look those that show themselves for what they are.

[lynzy420]

I'm sorry you feel that way...here on YT you will find many opinions and some topics are HOT< HOT> HOT.....we are passionate, just remember text does not inflect tone and difference of opinion does not = bashing, attacking, bullying...

Oh and I fed my poor black labs Generic dog food until they died of OLD AGE...I never knew a thing about dog food...but I will say SMALL dogs are far different and more sensitive than large dogs...USUALLY, not always...

Welcome to YT, I've enjoyed your posts! Eventually you will understand this place!!

[ironmike86]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I agree! I have said it before...ME (when momma wasnt looking!) and every childhood dog I ever owned, grew up eating Purine Dog Chow, supplemented with Milk Bone Dog Biscuits....it was the only one that existed!!!! They can not be too bad for us....I am still alive, I have all my hair, no allergies, no liver disease, no heart disease, and all my past dogs, who wait for me at Rainbow Bridge, went there at ripe old ages, just worn out by living active healthy lives.

Sure when it was made in the Usa before China. Not the same food

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by ironmike86

Sure when it was made in the Usa before China. Not the same food

Hmmm, I think we all forget about this whole China makes everything now thing....they make Purina? Really?

[navillusc]

I agree that dogs survived happily on Purina Dog Chow and Milk Bones...and I also agree that there are major differences in pet foods (ingredients) of the past and pet foods today...there are major differences in people foods (ingredients) of the past and people foods of today, too. I agree that small dogs are more susceptible...because they are smaller and able to tolerate less of the chemicals and/or toxins before becoming ill. Same with babies and children...what gives an adult a tummy ache may put an infant in ICU on life support.

That said, probably most of us swing thru a drive-thru on occasion and survive the ordeal. lol No reason our pets cannot sometimes do the same until we find what they will eat that we want them to consume. I do understand the pet food issue somewhat. I've read labels and researched the ingredients. I've read the MSDS of ingredients, read patents, Medlines, and manufacturing processes. I've hunted for many, many years for clean ingredient feline and canine foods and had mine love it for a while then turn up their noses at it...or refuse to eat it at all even though it smells like something I'd smear gravy on or make a sandwich out of. Apparently, from their perspective, finding a new, clean, organic, bio-appropriate favorite meal is no big deal for Mommy to do...I went on a mission just yesterday, found some clean ingredient foods to try, researched the manufacturer, and bought a few containers. Or, maybe they just think I like a challenge.

The bottom line for me is that I have not found a perfect food...only some that are less offensive ingredient-wise than others.



- Cat

[ironmike86]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

Hmmm, I think we all forget about this whole China makes everything now thing....they make Purina? Really?

They make alot but not everything. I was simply stating it could have been better food before. So many dogs itch and scratch now when eating Purina. Why?? PPL who want to feed there dogs primary corn in there food go ahead.IMO requardless of what you feed the first 3-4 ingredients should be meat based food.Not corn or by products. But some ppl east Mc Donalds everyday. And wonder why they are unhealthy. JMO. I eat healthy live healthy and treat my dog the same. At least try

[lynzy420]

When you find the perfect food let me know!!!

(whats going on with your posts?)

[FoxxysMom]

Originally Posted by GirlGenie

My husband received him from a friend who he thought he could trust hey have worked together for years so its not about us not doin our research because trust me I do my research since the day I got my puppy which is how I ended up on here because I was researching. Now that we kno we kno at wat age to buy the rest of our puppies everyone had to learn at some point u didn't wake up wit all the answers.

I didn't know about 12 weeks either, Genie. I think hubby was awesome for getting you a gift that gives love, neither of you knew, the person you got it from either didn't know or didn't care so all you can do is either sit back and see what happens or research the best way to be a great Yorkie mom. We know what you did. You researched and found YT.
I hate that people get so upset over posts, I used to on a hair forum, then I realized people have bad days, weeks, months and once you hit send, you can't take it back. I don't take it personal, it's just easier that way.
Im glad you came back though

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

When you find the perfect food let me know!!!

(whats going on with your posts?)

LOL...! I will...I've made myself a note!

I'd settle for something they'd reliably eat that I could find week after week, or that those who special order it for me would get and NOT put out for retail sales so I end up with less than I need for the week. Or...that the manufacturer wouldn't get bought out and cheapie up the food with crap ingredients. It's tough when you're as picky as me what is tolerable and what is not. Geesh...!

(...and I don't know...I copied some quotes and pasted them into my post so I didn't have to type so much, and it looked like all the html got copied, too...so I whacked it all in an edit and typed really fast on my bad keyboard...)

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by ironmike86

They make alot but not everything. I was simply stating it could have been better food before. So many dogs itch and scratch now when eating Purina. Why?? PPL who want to feed there dogs primary corn in there food go ahead.IMO requardless of what you feed the first 3-4 ingredients should be meat based food.Not corn or by products. But some ppl east Mc Donalds everyday. And wonder why they are unhealthy. JMO. I eat healthy live healthy and treat my dog the same. At least try

No truer words spoken...and another good way of looking at it, thanks!

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by ironmike86

They make alot but not everything. I was simply stating it could have been better food before. So many dogs itch and scratch now when eating Purina. Why?? PPL who want to feed there dogs primary corn in there food go ahead.IMO requardless of what you feed the first 3-4 ingredients should be meat based food.Not corn or by products. But some ppl east Mc Donalds everyday. And wonder why they are unhealthy. JMO. I eat healthy live healthy and treat my dog the same. At least try

Me, too...it is very difficult sometimes, though. There's way more crap than good foods. I find the same ingredients in pet and people foods, but I don't feed my pets something...an ingredient...I wouldn't eat myself...I feel that's fair.

[RustysMom]

Originally Posted by JaxsonsMommy12

Hey y'all, I've been on this site for a few months now & have gotten some great advice from many of you but one thing that irks me/ rubs me the wrong way is that while y'all are very passionate about yorkies you tend to forget that some of us are new owners & do not like getting a lashing over the computer because of a brand of food we chose to feed our pet. What if that's the only food someone could afford? Yes I did feed my yorkie Jaxson Purina when I first got him because that's what the vet recommended to me but after further research I found that it wasn't the food for us. Along with that research I saw that lots of foods many yorkie owners talk about on also on the FDA recall list for whatever reason. People come on here to seek communicate with other owners & if you have an opinion give it but remember some of us are new to this & don't deserve to be chewed out basically because we bought the wrong food. So before telling me shame on you for feeding your pet purina and supporting that company maybe you should think back on when you first got your yorkie or any pet & if you made a mistake? How about what you eat? Most of these yorkies probably eat healthier then their owners do but yet I'm getting bashed with private messages. Sorry had to vent....I'm an Army wife whose husband got her a yorkie a few months ago & found this site to get info & talk to other owners but instead I find myself getting chewed out. ....End vent...

Hi, sorry about that! Welcome to you and I hope you meet some wonderful people along the way here at YT. Your little boy is very cute.
Life is short, enjoy it!

[chestermama]

Im sorry to hear that, I did not know about certain kinds of food when I got chester, and getting the private messages is not right.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by GirlGenie

So that makes it ok for most of the ppl to judge cause they are givin u good advice who are any of u to judge someone who received a present from her husband who got our puppy from someone who obviously didn't care or jus wanted to get rid of the baby?

Everyone judges something in life even if they say they don't its just how it goes sometimes. Sometime people can come off as judging when there not. You just have to ignore what you don't want to hear because its a public post board and your always going to get good and bad comments. Lots of people on here have done great things.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by cindersellie

Ok, there are people who lack people skills...My hubby is one. He means well, has the knowledge, but...he can't deliver his message in a good way. I'm hoping that's what happened, but from what I read in the 1st post, I don't think that was the case.

I'm not judging anyone, not defending anyone either. I just wish you guys didn't have the bad experiences. Please don't let a few keep you from enjoying the many good people here.

I feel like sometimes I come off that way like you husband but I am trying to be better at it.