Yorkie Food

[maxsassy]

Where do you buy the Blue Basics Grain Free Puppy Food? What exactly is the name on the bag? I want to change Amy over to it or another grain free food. She is almost 5 months old. She is eating Iams puppy food but not sure if it is the best for her.

[SWHouston]

Just as a followup on Lovetodream88's comment:

Ethoxyquin:
Ethoxyquin... Dangerous Dog Food Preservative
&
Menadione:
The Controversy Over Menadione in Dog Food

[JANICE C]

Ethoxyquin: I thought fish meal was good for omega 3 and 6 fatty acids DHA. I always look for the omega 3 and 6 in pet foods... My Sheltie eats Berkley&Jensen Lamb and Potato Holistic Food and she is beautiful. Her food was fish meal in the ingredients but it doesn't have menadione (vitamin K) this food says for all life stages and I was going to put Chloe my yorkie on this food when she was older. I only have Chloe on Pro Plan Toy Breed Puppy Food because thats what her Breeder fed her and my vet said she was doing great on it. I was also thinking because she is so little she needed all the extra vitiams from a puppy food. I'm so confused! And you know whats kind of funny to make me more confused is that today in the mail I received a booklet The New Puppy Handbook from AKC and they promote Purnia Pro Plan, Eukanuba and Iams in this booklet. They also say reconsider that homemade diet they are likely to be less nutritionally sound than premium commercial food. Feed these diets only in consultation with a veterinarian. How old does a yorkie have to be before they can go on an all stage food or adult food? I thought maybe 9 months because they are a small breed.

[Deb1]

I get mine at PetSmart. It is a lilac colored bag and says Bacics sensitive solutions formula; turkey & potato recipe; puppy. This also comes in the next step up for adult dogs.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by JANICE C

Ethoxyquin: I thought fish meal was good for omega 3 and 6 fatty acids DHA. I always look for the omega 3 and 6 in pet foods... My Sheltie eats Berkley&Jensen Lamb and Potato Holistic Food and she is beautiful. Her food was fish meal in the ingredients but it doesn't have menadione (vitamin K) this food says for all life stages and I was going to put Chloe my yorkie on this food when she was older. I only have Chloe on Pro Plan Toy Breed Puppy Food because thats what her Breeder fed her and my vet said she was doing great on it. I was also thinking because she is so little she needed all the extra vitiams from a puppy food. I'm so confused! And you know whats kind of funny to make me more confused is that today in the mail I received a booklet The New Puppy Handbook from AKC and they promote Purnia Pro Plan, Eukanuba and Iams in this booklet. They also say reconsider that homemade diet they are likely to be less nutritionally sound than premium commercial food. Feed these diets only in consultation with a veterinarian. How old does a yorkie have to be before they can go on an all stage food or adult food? I thought maybe 9 months because they are a small breed.

The AKC also puts out treats made in china............

[spoiledka]

i'm feeding minnie and our boxer Roscoe Instinct Raw Boost Grain-Free Kibble its by Nature's Variety. They both seem to love it and have hard stools. They are doing really good on it. i buy it at petco. They have been on that for about 6 months or so.

[chestermama]

there is better food out there, solid gold, merrick, acana, wellness, keep her on her regular food until she is more adjusted and then change over a weeks time, they can have sensitive stomachs

[samsmummy]

Hi sami is 7 months and i used to feed him james wellbeloved until it started to make him sick now i feed royal canin yorkshire terrier puppy food, he loves it and he seems so much better on it

[Britster]

Originally Posted by JANICE C

Ethoxyquin: I thought fish meal was good for omega 3 and 6 fatty acids DHA. I always look for the omega 3 and 6 in pet foods... My Sheltie eats Berkley&Jensen Lamb and Potato Holistic Food and she is beautiful. Her food was fish meal in the ingredients but it doesn't have menadione (vitamin K) this food says for all life stages and I was going to put Chloe my yorkie on this food when she was older. I only have Chloe on Pro Plan Toy Breed Puppy Food because thats what her Breeder fed her and my vet said she was doing great on it. I was also thinking because she is so little she needed all the extra vitiams from a puppy food. I'm so confused! And you know whats kind of funny to make me more confused is that today in the mail I received a booklet The New Puppy Handbook from AKC and they promote Purnia Pro Plan, Eukanuba and Iams in this booklet. They also say reconsider that homemade diet they are likely to be less nutritionally sound than premium commercial food. Feed these diets only in consultation with a veterinarian. How old does a yorkie have to be before they can go on an all stage food or adult food? I thought maybe 9 months because they are a small breed.

It's not necessarily fish itself that is the problem. Just watch out for fish preserved with Ethoxyquin. There are plenty of fish based foods out there NOT preserved with it... Best thing to do is e-mail and ask the company. But some try to get around it with funny wording so just be careful.

Most Purina is junk... Beneful probably being one of the worst. Their prescription foods are okay when needed, but in general, I don't support a company like Purina. They have a few decent formulas, but it's their ethics that bother me more. Same thing with Iams and their animal cruelty.

But the bottom line is, food is a really hot topic, with LOTS of opinions. There's really very few trustworthy companies out there, and I think it's a matter of finding what YOU are comfortable with and what your dog does well on.

Fromm is one my fav companies by far. I am currently feeding a food made by Petcurean called Go! (it's their grain-free senior food... even though he's not a senior, I like the protein/fat ratios better on it).

[maxsassy]

Thanks Deb 1. Going to see if the Petsmart has it here.

[sandy simpson]

You have to take control of your dogs health. You call the shots as far as what to feed, shots to give. I read the labels and if there is any preservatives or questionable stuff in there I do not feed it. I was concerned about menadione because I used to feed Natures Receipe. I looked this stuff up and menadione is questionable. So my Yorkies are on Blue Buffalo. Do not feed that cheap stuff that cause health problems. Research and do what is the best for your dog. You take control. I refused the med the vet wanted to put my dogs on for fleas and went with revolution. I researched and made my decision. Triflexis has not been good for some dogs. Do not take a chance because some uninformed person recommends something, do research and have a happy healthy dog.

[cindersellie]

Yorkies are picky eaters, I'd e mail the companies suggested here and ask if you could get a sample from them to try. Mine is on a mix of Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lovers Soul and some Merrik wet food on top (puppy plate and working dog stew are her favorites). For snacks she gets Holistic Health Extension Little Bites, and
Your puppy will decide what it likes best, puppies are all different . That's why I suggested the samples, so you don't spend a ton on a big bag of food and find out it really doesn't like it. Offer the best food you can so it grows up happy and healthy!

[JANICE C]

Thanks Lovetodream88, Britster and everyone for all your help and information it really does help. I know we all agree that we want the best for our fur babies. I read up and looked for yorkies for many months before deciding to get one. But I'm so happy I found YT I'm learning new things everyday from everyone.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by JANICE C

Thanks Lovetodream88, Britster and everyone for all your help and information it really does help. I know we all agree that we want the best for our fur babies. I read up and looked for yorkies for many months before deciding to get one. But I'm so happy I found YT I'm learning new things everyday from everyone.

very true

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Britster

It's not necessarily fish itself that is the problem. Just watch out for fish preserved with Ethoxyquin. There are plenty of fish based foods out there NOT preserved with it... Best thing to do is e-mail and ask the company. But some try to get around it with funny wording so just be careful.

Most Purina is junk... Beneful probably being one of the worst. Their prescription foods are okay when needed, but in general, I don't support a company like Purina. They have a few decent formulas, but it's their ethics that bother me more. Same thing with Iams and their animal cruelty.

But the bottom line is, food is a really hot topic, with LOTS of opinions. There's really very few trustworthy companies out there, and I think it's a matter of finding what YOU are comfortable with and what your dog does well on.

Fromm is one my fav companies by far. I am currently feeding a food made by Petcurean called Go! (it's their grain-free senior food... even though he's not a senior, I like the protein/fat ratios better on it).

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