What brand of food are you feeding your baby? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

amyann · 12-30-2005, 04:12 PM

My baby is almost 7 months old now. She was on Eukanuba small bite at her breeder's. I was worry that the fat and protein contents might be a little high in Eukanuba so we put her on Science Diet Small bite. My breeder said if she doesn’t have any dry skin problem, which she doesn’t, then it is fine to go with Science Diet. She has been on Science Diet for a bit less than 4 months now. I just want to make it easier on her liver. Maybe I worry too much. Any thoughts?

chachi · 12-30-2005, 04:49 PM

I feed mine Chicken Soup hard and Lil Caesars moist once a day as a treat.

BabyFidgette · 12-30-2005, 05:28 PM

I'm feeding my Baby Royal Canin for puppies (not the "Yorkie" type yet). Once a day I give her Iams/Eukanuba wet puppy food. She's really not crazy about wet food. I just leave dry food and fresh water out at all times. She eats when she wants. She never eats a lot at one sitting. Is this okay that I always have dry food out? My vet told me that Yorkies don't really get obese b/c they are always running around so much in the house. Is this true? Baby is 15 weeks old and about 5 lbs. He said she wasn't fat. The vet said she will probably be 7-8 lbs. Is 5 lbs okay for 15 weeks?

Thanks in advance!

yorkiegal719 · 12-30-2005, 05:41 PM

Solid Gold kibble for free feeding and then first thing in the morning they get breakfast of Wellness canned...

RowdysMom · 12-30-2005, 05:49 PM

Solid Gold Wee Bits - my Rowdy WILL NOT eat anyting with big kibbles.

Hannah · 12-30-2005, 05:51 PM

Wysong Anergen. It's VERY good! Smallest pieces I've seen and he gobbles it up.Does not make him gassy or cause diarrhea. Very healthy ingredients!

YorkieRini · 12-30-2005, 05:57 PM

Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul and Natural Balance Potato and Duck formula!

Kathryn_V · 12-30-2005, 06:08 PM

Irene... thats what I was thinking of feeding Pixie. But i was trying to choose between teh two... should I do both? Could I do Ckin Soup for her kibble and the Natural Balance as her training treat? I am not a big fan of dog treats, as most are so junky. I thought the Natural Balance roll, if cut up into small peices, would make a good treat! Is it firm enough??

How do you feed the combo??

YorkieRini · 12-30-2005, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kathryn_V

Irene... thats what I was thinking of feeding Pixie. But i was trying to choose between teh two... should I do both? Could I do Ckin Soup for her kibble and the Natural Balance as her training treat? I am not a big fan of dog treats, as most are so junky. I thought the Natural Balance roll, if cut up into small peices, would make a good treat! Is it firm enough??

How do you feed the combo??

It's been 6 months now. I buy a 25 pound bag of each and mix them together (remember I have 12). I think it would be boring to eat only one food. They still prefer the Ck Soup. That's all picked out of the bowl THEN they eat the NB..lolol.. I free feed as well. All of my 12 do well on it..I have one with a very sensitive belly and she does fine. No Squirts (sorry for being so graphic).

Ck Soup makes a good canned food. My moms-to-be get that in addition to the dry.

By the way, Pixie's adorable!

Kathryn_V · 12-30-2005, 06:28 PM

Thank you! I had not thought about mixing kibble... but really want to try the rolls, they sell the tiny ones, I might just go buy one and open it up just to check it out! I may even.... shhhhhh... taste it!

YorkieRini · 12-30-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kathryn_V

Thank you! I had not thought about mixing kibble... but really want to try the rolls, they sell the tiny ones, I might just go buy one and open it up just to check it out! I may even.... shhhhhh... taste it!

Nothin' wrong with that. I do that all the time..when I get new treat or toothpaste..lolol. If I live through it it's safe enough for my babies..lolol

lilfoot · 12-30-2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

I'm feeding my Baby Royal Canin for puppies (not the "Yorkie" type yet). Once a day I give her Iams/Eukanuba wet puppy food. She's really not crazy about wet food. I just leave dry food and fresh water out at all times. She eats when she wants. She never eats a lot at one sitting. Is this okay that I always have dry food out? My vet told me that Yorkies don't really get obese b/c they are always running around so much in the house. Is this true? Baby is 15 weeks old and about 5 lbs. He said she wasn't fat. The vet said she will probably be 7-8 lbs. Is 5 lbs okay for 15 weeks?

Thanks in advance!

One of my puppies at 12 weeks weighed 5 lbs.....Vet said he was going to be a big boy but was not overweight.

Chaz731 · 12-30-2005, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I feed mine Chicken Soup hard and Lil Caesars moist once a day as a treat.

SAME HERE

vviccles · 12-30-2005, 06:48 PM

i jusr bought a 3 lb bag of royal canin for small breed puppies for the arrival of my new girl on tues. the breeder has her on pedigree so i will wean her off.

amyann · 12-30-2005, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRini

Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul and Natural Balance Potato and Duck formula!

Seems to me nobody is feeding Science Diet here. Should I switch?

12-30-2005, 04:12 PM	#1
amyann YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CO Posts: 272	What brand of food are you feeding your baby? My baby is almost 7 months old now. She was on Eukanuba small bite at her breeder's. I was worry that the fat and protein contents might be a little high in Eukanuba so we put her on Science Diet Small bite. My breeder said if she doesn’t have any dry skin problem, which she doesn’t, then it is fine to go with Science Diet. She has been on Science Diet for a bit less than 4 months now. I just want to make it easier on her liver. Maybe I worry too much. Any thoughts?

12-30-2005, 04:49 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I feed mine Chicken Soup hard and Lil Caesars moist once a day as a treat. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-30-2005, 05:28 PM	#3
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	Royal Canin I'm feeding my Baby Royal Canin for puppies (not the "Yorkie" type yet). Once a day I give her Iams/Eukanuba wet puppy food. She's really not crazy about wet food. I just leave dry food and fresh water out at all times. She eats when she wants. She never eats a lot at one sitting. Is this okay that I always have dry food out? My vet told me that Yorkies don't really get obese b/c they are always running around so much in the house. Is this true? Baby is 15 weeks old and about 5 lbs. He said she wasn't fat. The vet said she will probably be 7-8 lbs. Is 5 lbs okay for 15 weeks? Thanks in advance! __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

12-30-2005, 05:41 PM	#4
yorkiegal719 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 603	Solid Gold kibble for free feeding and then first thing in the morning they get breakfast of Wellness canned... __________________ Theresa & The Boys +1 The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue

12-30-2005, 05:49 PM	#5
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	Solid Gold Wee Bits - my Rowdy WILL NOT eat anyting with big kibbles. __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

12-30-2005, 05:51 PM	#6
Hannah YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 310	Wysong Wysong Anergen. It's VERY good! Smallest pieces I've seen and he gobbles it up.Does not make him gassy or cause diarrhea. Very healthy ingredients! __________________ Hannah's Jackson http://www.dogster.com/?101668

12-30-2005, 05:57 PM	#7
YorkieRini Livin' La Yorkie Local Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,607	Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul and Natural Balance Potato and Duck formula!

12-30-2005, 06:08 PM	#8
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	Irene... thats what I was thinking of feeding Pixie. But i was trying to choose between teh two... should I do both? Could I do Ckin Soup for her kibble and the Natural Balance as her training treat? I am not a big fan of dog treats, as most are so junky. I thought the Natural Balance roll, if cut up into small peices, would make a good treat! Is it firm enough?? How do you feed the combo?? __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

12-30-2005, 06:28 PM	#10
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	Thank you! I had not thought about mixing kibble... but really want to try the rolls, they sell the tiny ones, I might just go buy one and open it up just to check it out! I may even.... shhhhhh... taste it! __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

12-30-2005, 06:48 PM	#14
vviccles BANNED! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly,MA Posts: 148	i jusr bought a 3 lb bag of royal canin for small breed puppies for the arrival of my new girl on tues. the breeder has her on pedigree so i will wean her off.