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Kaitlynx89 · 07-17-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Teresiana

Here's a good way to get a bunch of samples: Dry Dog Food Sampler Pack - Luke's All Natural Pet Food

Thank you!

luvlee · 07-17-2013, 05:14 PM

I just switched from RC to Artemis. Lucy took to it right away. I didn't even have to wean off RC.

For me, it was a toss up between Artemis & Orijen. My local pet store had Artemis, so that's what we use.

My pet store also carried a bunch of samples of other brands that I picked up -- just in case. If you have a good local store, maybe you can find samples there too.

Kaitlynx89 · 07-17-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by luvlee

I just switched from RC to Artemis. Lucy took to it right away. I didn't even have to wean off RC.

For me, it was a toss up between Artemis & Orijen. My local pet store had Artemis, so that's what we use.

My pet store also carried a bunch of samples of other brands that I picked up -- just in case. If you have a good local store, maybe you can find samples there too.

I actually emailed Artemis and they sent me free samples!! 18 bags of it to be exact

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SarahK · 07-17-2013, 06:46 PM

Toby eats Blue Buffalo--both kibble and wet food.

CouversMom · 07-17-2013, 06:55 PM

I would definitely switch. We feed Acana, but there are several other good kibbles out there. I would also recommend raw or homecooking.

TraceyJ · 07-21-2013, 12:31 PM

What about mills science diet is that any good? Or should I change?

KathyKelben · 07-21-2013, 12:42 PM

personally, I would change from Science Diet!!!! If your dog isn't sick or really picky, Science Diet isn't a good food really. Check out Dog Food Advisor.com they have done a total break down of most of the dog foods on the market today and they'll give you a pretty good idea of what is recommended.

WJM · 07-21-2013, 12:42 PM

Natural Balance L.I.D Sweet Potato & Bison..

TraceyJ · 07-21-2013, 01:07 PM

Thankyou

JuneBugs Momma · 07-21-2013, 01:23 PM

I just got my JuneBug from a nationally known rescue (www.mlar.org/about) and they feed NutriSource. I could not find it so with my little guy needing to have most of his teeth pulled (around 18) due to being from a puppy mill, I feed mixed kibble and canned.

When I lost my 21-22yo chihuahua on May 29th (Fanny Mae), she loved Authority Small Breed. It was rated 4 1/2 stars out of 5 and is not that expensive. I am feeding JuneBug that now along with some Blue Buffalo wet mixed in. I am, however, moving more towards grain-free. An excellent one that has "NOT" had any recalls (which is rare) is called Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Small Bites. Natura/Nutro and Innova brands have to many recalls for me to feel comfortable feeding it.

Here is the website that rates dog foods:

Dog Food Reviews and Ratings | Dog Food Advisor

Teresa Ford · 07-21-2013, 02:01 PM

Deb ask me to send you an article I wrote, I sent it in your PMs

mrtyorkie · 07-21-2013, 02:18 PM

I do a combo of Hill's Science Diet Sensitive Stomach and also Merrick's new can food... my guy loves Granny's Pot Pie and Smothered Comfort.

sucker4ayorkie · 07-21-2013, 04:09 PM

I use blue buffalo small breed wet & dry food.

BLUE Healthy Dog Food for Small Breed Dogs

YorkOfTheShire · 07-21-2013, 05:23 PM

I said Orijen earlier, but I wanted to retract that and note that we feed Bella and Sprout Orijen RR, Gypsy is eating Fromm's Puppy Gold (pink bag)...her tummy didn't settle very well with the Orijen Puppy.

07-17-2013, 06:46 PM	#34
SarahK Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Coast Posts: 96	Toby eats Blue Buffalo--both kibble and wet food. __________________ Sarah Toby the Morkie and Max the Yorkie

07-17-2013, 06:55 PM	#35
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I would definitely switch. We feed Acana, but there are several other good kibbles out there. I would also recommend raw or homecooking. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

07-21-2013, 02:01 PM	#41
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Deb ask me to send you an article I wrote, I sent it in your PMs __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

07-17-2013, 05:14 PM	#32
luvlee YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: secaucus, nj Posts: 483	I just switched from RC to Artemis. Lucy took to it right away. I didn't even have to wean off RC. For me, it was a toss up between Artemis & Orijen. My local pet store had Artemis, so that's what we use. My pet store also carried a bunch of samples of other brands that I picked up -- just in case. If you have a good local store, maybe you can find samples there too.

07-21-2013, 12:31 PM	#36
TraceyJ Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Naples, fl Posts: 10	What about mills science diet is that any good? Or should I change?

07-21-2013, 12:42 PM	#37
KathyKelben Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 130	personally, I would change from Science Diet!!!! If your dog isn't sick or really picky, Science Diet isn't a good food really. Check out Dog Food Advisor.com they have done a total break down of most of the dog foods on the market today and they'll give you a pretty good idea of what is recommended.

07-21-2013, 12:42 PM	#38
WJM No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 1,077	Natural Balance L.I.D Sweet Potato & Bison..

07-21-2013, 01:07 PM	#39
TraceyJ Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Naples, fl Posts: 10	Thankyou

07-21-2013, 01:23 PM	#40
JuneBugs Momma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southeastern, PA Posts: 211	I just got my JuneBug from a nationally known rescue (www.mlar.org/about) and they feed NutriSource. I could not find it so with my little guy needing to have most of his teeth pulled (around 18) due to being from a puppy mill, I feed mixed kibble and canned. When I lost my 21-22yo chihuahua on May 29th (Fanny Mae), she loved Authority Small Breed. It was rated 4 1/2 stars out of 5 and is not that expensive. I am feeding JuneBug that now along with some Blue Buffalo wet mixed in. I am, however, moving more towards grain-free. An excellent one that has "NOT" had any recalls (which is rare) is called Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Small Bites. Natura/Nutro and Innova brands have to many recalls for me to feel comfortable feeding it. Here is the website that rates dog foods: Dog Food Reviews and Ratings \| Dog Food Advisor

07-21-2013, 02:18 PM	#42
mrtyorkie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 45	I do a combo of Hill's Science Diet Sensitive Stomach and also Merrick's new can food... my guy loves Granny's Pot Pie and Smothered Comfort.

07-21-2013, 04:09 PM	#43
sucker4ayorkie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: windsor Posts: 65	I use blue buffalo small breed wet & dry food. BLUE Healthy Dog Food for Small Breed Dogs

07-21-2013, 05:23 PM	#44
YorkOfTheShire BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 383	I said Orijen earlier, but I wanted to retract that and note that we feed Bella and Sprout Orijen RR, Gypsy is eating Fromm's Puppy Gold (pink bag)...her tummy didn't settle very well with the Orijen Puppy.