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07-17-2013, 09:34 AM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Roseville, CA
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| What do you feed your yorkies? When I got Billi, her breeder suggested I feed her Puppy Chow. Knowing that's not good food for her, I talked to my vet and we switched her to Royal Canine after a couple of weeks. She's been on it ever since (she's almost 5 months now) and now I'm finding some alarming articles and information about the stuff. Feather meal? Worm fillers? Thank you for the RC thread with this information, btw! So now I'm really considering switching her food again, but oh my goodness, it's overwhelming what's out there and whether the stuff's actually good for your dog or not! Which has me curious what you're all feeding your babies now. I know there's some threads from a year or so ago, but I want to know what you're using today & why?
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07-17-2013, 09:41 AM | #2 |
Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal
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| If she's doing well on the RC, why switch...the feather meal is for the new Anallergic formula...not even sure if it's out on the market yet. Just pay close attention to the ingredients & you should be fine. Just FYI, you can switch to an adult or all stages formula when she gets older.
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07-17-2013, 09:44 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada
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| Both my Yorkies are raw fed, but if that's not the route you wish to take there are some grain free options out there worth a look. Acana Orijen Go Fromm Proformatrin Holistic Blend That I know of |
07-17-2013, 09:49 AM | #4 | |
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As to your suggestion, Teegy... I've actually only started hearing about "raw feeding" the last day or so & am interested! At least I'm in total control of what she's eating! Thank you for your suggestions
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07-17-2013, 09:53 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United States
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| We feed Fromm
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07-17-2013, 09:55 AM | #6 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| RC is a great food and a company with a safe history. The anallegenic is on the market, has been for a while, and is being used in dogs where other foods have failed. I would feed anything to my dog that would keep her well. Don't let the hype of a few get you down on a food that is working for your dog. My boys eat RC - they are beautiful and happy, and have perfect blood panels.
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07-17-2013, 10:05 AM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: With Bentley
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| I feed mine Orijen Puppy. He does really really well on it. Good stools, beautiful coat, lots of energy, no tummy troubles and my picky eater loves it. I know many will say that it's very high in protein but he doesnt eat much. Other good foods are Acana and Fromm.
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07-17-2013, 10:05 AM | #8 |
YT 2000 Club Member | I feed Nutrisca by Dogwell. It has grain free, potato free and different choices of proteins. It also comes in canned, freeze dried & dry kibble. It has a 5 star rating from the Dog Adviser Review. Some are not comfortable with it being a new and small company but it has no recalls as of yet. Best of luck in your search as there are many wonderful foods out there!
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07-17-2013, 10:14 AM | #9 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Roseville, CA
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| Thank you for the great suggestions! I'll check them all out!
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07-17-2013, 10:39 AM | #10 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: with my Yorklet!
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| i feed Lex Weruva grain free canned mixed with Holistic dry kibble and grilled plain organic chicken. She has great digestion, energy & very shiny coat.
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07-17-2013, 10:57 AM | #11 |
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| Feed Blue Buffalo...did the puppy and now the small breed. Works for us.
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07-17-2013, 11:02 AM | #12 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ayer, Ma, US
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| Mine is on RC but now refuses to eat it which is probably a good thing with all the bad things I am hearing! I am thinking of switching her to Canine Caviar .
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07-17-2013, 11:12 AM | #13 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| RC product safety is top notch and they are one of the few companies with a veterinary nutritionist. CC is the soup de jour on YT. Last year it was something else. If your dog refuses to eat, she probably needs a vet visit or less snacks or table scraps. I don't deal with dogs who refuse to eat. If they do not eat, I pick up the food and put it down again at the next meal. I feed RC when I'm not home cooking fresh organic foods for my dogs (that yes included the dreaded carbs). It's worked out well for us.
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07-17-2013, 11:14 AM | #14 |
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| I feed raw, which is great for us. Kaitlyn, how long has Izzy been refusing to eat?
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07-17-2013, 11:16 AM | #15 | |
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