What do you feed your Yorkie FOOD POLL April 2009 - Page 4 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

llcornell · 04-08-2009, 10:20 AM

I have been very happy with wellness core

BraxtonsMama · 04-08-2009, 03:42 PM

I just started feeding the Eagle Pack Small and Mini breed adult formula for dry and Innova Flex in wet and Braxton loves both. He's also a very picky eater.

JMuedog · 04-08-2009, 08:32 PM

I use Eukanuba Small Breed, Finnigan's breeder had started him on it, we tried switching to Wellness and he got very sick. He ended up having to get a prescription food for awhile because of it, so back on Eukanuba we went. I've had no problems since.

It just so happened that Gwenni's breeder also used Eukanuba mixed with another brand (can't remember the name) but she was just leaving the mix in her bowl and eating Finni's Eukanuba, so now she's also only eating Eukanuba.

ltret0294 · 04-09-2009, 12:55 AM

Natural Balance kibble with a little Merrick canned. Treats are NB bisquits and the small Merrick rolls/logs. Zeke likes fruits and veggies. Zack will have no part of them.

cooper.s.7 · 04-09-2009, 04:48 AM

Whenever I change my yorkies food, I will do it over a months time.
I read alot about food for my yorkies. The first thing I checked was to make sure it was not made in China, second make sure no grain. All the foods in the pet store chains were recalled when wheat gluten, rice protein concentrate, and Melamine( a chemical used in fertilizers and plastics) caused kidney failure. Hope this helps!

JohnnieWalker · 04-09-2009, 04:50 AM

I feed both my dogs Chicken Soup for the Pet Loves Soul and they really seem to like it. Where I live, this is about the only high-quality dog food I can get.

Daisy23 · 04-09-2009, 07:46 AM

I've tried a few different foods for my girls. I like to give them Merricks but they have been making a huge mess with it picking out all the fruits/veggies and weren't eating as much when they first tried Science Diet. They are back on Science Diet and they love it and are healthy girls. Their coat is even nicer (believe it or not) when eating SD then Merricks.

Yorkiedaze · 04-09-2009, 11:05 AM

Home cooking all the way. Always have, always will!

Potter · 04-09-2009, 02:53 PM

Home cooking still..

stedmansmommy · 04-09-2009, 08:50 PM

Natural Balance here

Sometimes I do also feed Nature's Variety Instinct though.

MrsPeanut · 04-09-2009, 11:14 PM

My little ones get Solid Gold, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Maxi · 04-09-2009, 11:34 PM

I switch to Orijen 3 months ago. Maxi loves it!

Vinniedoggy · 04-10-2009, 04:34 AM

Vinnie has done extremely well on Nature's Variety raw medallions. I've been feeding him these for about 4 years now and he went from finicky and underweight to hearty and in great shape! I supplement these with an organic dry food (zero grains, high protein, and all natural ingredients) that he seems to like as well as home-cooked foods (boiled chicken, bison, steamed veggies, etc). He really likes steamed carrots and pumpkin added to his food. I try to rotate things up to keep him interested in his food.

heatherm0890 · 04-10-2009, 07:27 AM

Natural balance duck and potato small bites.does wonders for her allergies...she also gets the occasional raw veggie or boiled chicken if i happen to use it in something im cooking...

wemple2 · 04-10-2009, 10:11 AM

Interesting poll...

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

04-08-2009, 10:20 AM	#46
llcornell Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california Posts: 1,152	I have been very happy with wellness core __________________ Proud mom to Sam & Daisy

04-08-2009, 03:42 PM	#47
BraxtonsMama Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: McCordsville, IN, USA Posts: 58	Eagle Pack I just started feeding the Eagle Pack Small and Mini breed adult formula for dry and Innova Flex in wet and Braxton loves both. He's also a very picky eater.

04-08-2009, 08:32 PM	#48
JMuedog Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 9,899	I use Eukanuba Small Breed, Finnigan's breeder had started him on it, we tried switching to Wellness and he got very sick. He ended up having to get a prescription food for awhile because of it, so back on Eukanuba we went. I've had no problems since. It just so happened that Gwenni's breeder also used Eukanuba mixed with another brand (can't remember the name) but she was just leaving the mix in her bowl and eating Finni's Eukanuba, so now she's also only eating Eukanuba. __________________ Jenni Finnigan & Gwenndilyn Forever in my heart Last edited by JMuedog; 04-08-2009 at 08:33 PM.

04-09-2009, 12:55 AM	#49
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	Natural Balance kibble with a little Merrick canned. Treats are NB bisquits and the small Merrick rolls/logs. Zeke likes fruits and veggies. Zack will have no part of them. __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

04-09-2009, 04:48 AM	#50
cooper.s.7 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 22	Changing Food Whenever I change my yorkies food, I will do it over a months time. I read alot about food for my yorkies. The first thing I checked was to make sure it was not made in China, second make sure no grain. All the foods in the pet store chains were recalled when wheat gluten, rice protein concentrate, and Melamine( a chemical used in fertilizers and plastics) caused kidney failure. Hope this helps!

04-09-2009, 04:50 AM	#51
JohnnieWalker Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In the sticks, MN Posts: 219	I feed both my dogs Chicken Soup for the Pet Loves Soul and they really seem to like it. Where I live, this is about the only high-quality dog food I can get. __________________ *Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail." - Henry Wheeler Shaw*

04-09-2009, 07:46 AM	#52
Daisy23 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LaLa Land Posts: 967	I've tried a few different foods for my girls. I like to give them Merricks but they have been making a huge mess with it picking out all the fruits/veggies and weren't eating as much when they first tried Science Diet. They are back on Science Diet and they love it and are healthy girls. Their coat is even nicer (believe it or not) when eating SD then Merricks. __________________ Dana, Daisy & Jersey

04-09-2009, 11:05 AM	#53
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Home cooking all the way. Always have, always will! __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

04-09-2009, 02:53 PM	#54
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	Home cooking still.. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

04-09-2009, 08:50 PM	#55
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Natural Balance here Sometimes I do also feed Nature's Variety Instinct though. __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

04-09-2009, 11:14 PM	#56
MrsPeanut Stop PuppyMills Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Murrieta Posts: 1,061	My little ones get Solid Gold, once in the morning and once in the evening. __________________ Frankie Proud Momma of Peanut : Tigger : Chewy President/Creator of California Yorkies and member to The Little Gentlemens Club

04-09-2009, 11:34 PM	#57
Maxi My Little Man! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,189 Blog Entries: 1	I switch to Orijen 3 months ago. Maxi loves it! __________________ Watch Maxi on Youtube! By purchasing pet store or other puppy mill puppies, you support the abuse of innocent animals!

04-10-2009, 04:34 AM	#58
Vinniedoggy YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 280	Vinnie has done extremely well on Nature's Variety raw medallions. I've been feeding him these for about 4 years now and he went from finicky and underweight to hearty and in great shape! I supplement these with an organic dry food (zero grains, high protein, and all natural ingredients) that he seems to like as well as home-cooked foods (boiled chicken, bison, steamed veggies, etc). He really likes steamed carrots and pumpkin added to his food. I try to rotate things up to keep him interested in his food. __________________ Andrea, Mom to Vinnie, Alex, and Guru

04-10-2009, 07:27 AM	#59
heatherm0890 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville,North Carolina, US Posts: 875	Natural balance duck and potato small bites.does wonders for her allergies...she also gets the occasional raw veggie or boiled chicken if i happen to use it in something im cooking... __________________ **Bailee's Mommy **

04-10-2009, 10:11 AM	#60
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Interesting poll... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels