What do you feed your Yorkie FOOD POLL April 2009 - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

CarlyBaby · 04-07-2009, 09:04 AM

We feed our babies Dic Van Patten's Natural Balance LID [ limited ingredient diet ] We started Beatrice on this because of her sensitive digestive system,and to make things easier we feed it to both of our babies.We have 2 flavours,the duck and potato and the fish and sweet potato.

acl1209 · 04-07-2009, 09:34 AM

Chloe eats Science Diet Tiny Bites. She's a very picky eater, but seems to like SD so far.

Bella Penn · 04-07-2009, 12:49 PM

I fed Bella Science diet since she was 3 months the I found out from this website that it wasnt a good food(Really?). Now I 've changed to Wellness small breed for a month.

acl1209 · 04-07-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bella Penn

I fed Bella Science diet since she was 3 months the I found out from this website that it wasnt a good food(Really?). Now I 've changed to Wellness small breed for a month.

Are you serious??? OMGosh...my vet has recommended bad treats and bad food!!! I'm changing vets! I can't believe that!

Ellie May · 04-07-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by acl1209

Are you serious??? OMGosh...my vet has recommended bad treats and bad food!!! I'm changing vets! I can't believe that!

While some of the ingredients the Science Diet uses are questionable at best, a couple of their foods are fair and sometimes their prescriptions diets are needed. A lot of vets recommend Iams and Science Diet. I wouldn't say they are bad vets though.

bchgirl · 04-07-2009, 05:52 PM

Mine all eat Taste of the wild bison/venison formula.

Breny · 04-07-2009, 06:03 PM

I feed all mine, plus wean my litters on Life's Abundance Premium Health Food Kibble. I also feed them the canned as well. They LOVE it and LOVE the kibble. They eat so so good.

ellie18 · 04-08-2009, 02:55 AM

Molly started out on Iams, then Blue, and now Evo. Evo is the best for her. She had diarrhea/very soft stools from the other brands. She has a LOT of energy now as well (which can be good and bad! haha).

QuickSilver · 04-08-2009, 04:17 AM

Someone posted a thread in Health & Wellness a while back and she was at her wits' end trying to find a food her girl would eat. Her pup would actually starve rather than eat the food she'd been offered. The break through brand for her was Halo.

Thor is so picky that I've taken to free feeding him. However, I know if I leave Halo kibble out that he'll eat maybe 1/8 of a cup per day, which is a lot for him. He tries to get as many calories as he can from treats, so I mostly give him Solid Gold jerkey treats, which I think are pretty healthy.

Getting Thor to eat 1/8 of a cup of kibble per day is a major victory for me, so we will be sticking with Halo.

cooper.s.7 · 04-08-2009, 04:41 AM

After all the problems with pet foods and all the deaths of our special friends I decided to change my pet's food. I did my research and started my 3 yorkies on Merrick. It was too rich for my babies. I then switched to Orijen and I am very happy with the outcome. I have seen changes in their coats and they hve more muscle mass. Plus, they love the food!

BabyTerry · 04-08-2009, 09:03 AM

I feed my terry royal canine, some people tell me das good food but my. Uncle has yorkies to but they look chunky n terry eats like a pig n still skinny is da bad or good ? He eat chicken every now n then speccially made for him.

cooper.s.7 · 04-08-2009, 09:39 AM

I used to feed my 3 yorkies Royal Canin. My little female would vomit several times a week. Since I switched to Orijen she never vomits! Plus, her coat is shiny. I originally went to Royal Canin to improve their teeth. Honestly, their was no improvement.

MyLucyLuLu · 04-08-2009, 09:39 AM

When Lulu was alive I feed her Life's Abundance.

BabyTerry · 04-08-2009, 09:53 AM

Orijen ? Could I get da at any store ?? Terry does not vommit but I wanna try something else he would like better n healthy also, and does anyone have any other suggestions ?

cooper.s.7 · 04-08-2009, 10:01 AM

Google Orijen dog food. You will find a store locator. It will tell you what stores sell the products in your area.

View Poll Results: What do you feed your Yorkie, TAKE 2!!
Science Diet	22	6.75%
Merrick-any type	14	4.29%
Royal Canine-any type	40	12.27%
Natural Balance	33	10.12%
RAW	17	5.21%
Natura Brand-Innova, Cal Natural, etc	21	6.44%
Wellness-any type	48	14.72%
Grocery Store Brands: Iams, Purina, Pedigree etc	22	6.75%
Higher Protein Kibble-EVO, Instinct, Orijen, Wellness CORE	24	7.36%
OTHER	85	26.07%
Voters: 326. You may not vote on this poll

04-07-2009, 05:52 PM	#36
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Mine all eat Taste of the wild bison/venison formula. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

04-07-2009, 06:03 PM	#37
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	I feed all mine, plus wean my litters on Life's Abundance Premium Health Food Kibble. I also feed them the canned as well. They LOVE it and LOVE the kibble. They eat so so good. __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

04-08-2009, 04:17 AM	#39
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Someone posted a thread in Health & Wellness a while back and she was at her wits' end trying to find a food her girl would eat. Her pup would actually starve rather than eat the food she'd been offered. The break through brand for her was Halo. Thor is so picky that I've taken to free feeding him. However, I know if I leave Halo kibble out that he'll eat maybe 1/8 of a cup per day, which is a lot for him. He tries to get as many calories as he can from treats, so I mostly give him Solid Gold jerkey treats, which I think are pretty healthy. Getting Thor to eat 1/8 of a cup of kibble per day is a major victory for me, so we will be sticking with Halo. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

04-08-2009, 04:41 AM	#40
cooper.s.7 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 22	The best food for my pet After all the problems with pet foods and all the deaths of our special friends I decided to change my pet's food. I did my research and started my 3 yorkies on Merrick. It was too rich for my babies. I then switched to Orijen and I am very happy with the outcome. I have seen changes in their coats and they hve more muscle mass. Plus, they love the food!

04-07-2009, 09:04 AM	#31
CarlyBaby Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the world Posts: 1,013 Blog Entries: 3	We feed our babies Dic Van Patten's Natural Balance LID [ limited ingredient diet ] We started Beatrice on this because of her sensitive digestive system,and to make things easier we feed it to both of our babies.We have 2 flavours,the duck and potato and the fish and sweet potato.

04-07-2009, 09:34 AM	#32
acl1209 ~I ♥ My Chloe Bella~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,531	Chloe eats Science Diet Tiny Bites. She's a very picky eater, but seems to like SD so far.

04-07-2009, 12:49 PM	#33
Bella Penn YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 2	I fed Bella Science diet since she was 3 months the I found out from this website that it wasnt a good food(Really?). Now I 've changed to Wellness small breed for a month.

04-08-2009, 02:55 AM	#38
ellie18 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 15	Molly started out on Iams, then Blue, and now Evo. Evo is the best for her. She had diarrhea/very soft stools from the other brands. She has a LOT of energy now as well (which can be good and bad! haha).

04-08-2009, 09:03 AM	#41
BabyTerry YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 4	question ? I feed my terry royal canine, some people tell me das good food but my. Uncle has yorkies to but they look chunky n terry eats like a pig n still skinny is da bad or good ? He eat chicken every now n then speccially made for him.

04-08-2009, 09:39 AM	#42
cooper.s.7 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 22	What I feed my dogs I used to feed my 3 yorkies Royal Canin. My little female would vomit several times a week. Since I switched to Orijen she never vomits! Plus, her coat is shiny. I originally went to Royal Canin to improve their teeth. Honestly, their was no improvement.

04-08-2009, 09:39 AM	#43
MyLucyLuLu Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 13	When Lulu was alive I feed her Life's Abundance.

04-08-2009, 09:53 AM	#44
BabyTerry YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 4	for cooper Orijen ? Could I get da at any store ?? Terry does not vommit but I wanna try something else he would like better n healthy also, and does anyone have any other suggestions ?

04-08-2009, 10:01 AM	#45
cooper.s.7 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 22	Orijen Google Orijen dog food. You will find a store locator. It will tell you what stores sell the products in your area.