What do you feed your Yorkie FALL 2009 - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

katy-yorkie · 11-16-2009, 04:27 PM

Is Innova not a good brand? I don't want to feed raw, I've tried that with Buster, he did not like it. Maggie will pretty much eat anything, but I want something they will both eat...and like!

Britster · 11-16-2009, 06:55 PM

Jackson has been doing VERY well on Nature's Variety Instinct.
He likes Duck & Turkey flavor and Rabbit flavor the best.

We love this food here because it's the first food he eats
voluntarily and loves. I like that it's grain-free!

I believe the last time I did this poll he was eating Wellness, which
he liked but got terrible eye gunk on.

Jacksmom052709 · 11-16-2009, 07:19 PM

I switched from Nutro (I know Gasp! - that's what he was on when I bought him) to Halo Spot's Stew. He loves it! I free feed the kibble and give him a couple tablespoons of the moist a day.

sandy025 · 11-16-2009, 09:34 PM

I feed them Orijen kibbles in the morning and home cooked food at night..

fufufashions · 11-17-2009, 08:53 AM

We feed Life's Abundance kibble for past 4 years and have added in the LA canned (in morning only) for the past year...they still love it and never had any issues or recalls on their products.

JKTex · 11-17-2009, 10:53 AM

We're now feeding Fromm. Salmon a la Veg and now, only because they were out of Salmon, we have Whitefish and Potato. We'll go back to Salmon or rotate to Chicken for a while.

Ours love it.

http://www.frommfamily.com/products-fs-d.php

Annettee · 11-18-2009, 03:56 AM

Well I'm feeding mine with Science Diet only because somebody gave me samples now the food it's finished and I'm looking what to gave her. She doesn't like the dry food only I have to mix it with some wet. I was thinking in Purina Beneful or Pro Plan I don't see anybody here mention the commercial brands it seems it's not good for them. If somebody could tell me I will appreciate I have to buy food today and I would like to know what is the best for her.

KJLive · 11-18-2009, 11:06 AM

Switched from Royal Canine to Natural Balance. No more over abundance of eye goop and no more itchy skin!

Annettee · 11-18-2009, 11:17 AM

Now I'm confused, I've been searching and apparently all foods have something wrong. I'm from Puerto Rico and the only "good quality foods" I have seen is Science Diet and Royal Canin. And of course in the supermarket Purina Beneful and Proplan. I'm afraid of give her something that it's not good for her.

_Chrissy_ · 11-18-2009, 02:25 PM

Max and Mickey are eating Nature's Variety Prairie Lamb & Oatmeal.
I have a bag of Life's Abundance that I am going to transition them to since the NV is getting low.
I have the LA from when we got Mickey (Drew) 2 weeks ago because that was what he was eating at Breny's. Mickey kept eating Max's NV food and not the Life's Abundance he had.

princesmom · 11-18-2009, 06:58 PM

This year Prince has tried the following dry foods:

Innova Puppy - He wasn't crazy about it

Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul - Great food but he didn't like this one too much either

TOTW - He loved it but the poop almost evacuated the house

Natural Balance - Gave him terrible, I mean unbelievable, gas

Wellness Core - so good so far

This Thanksgiving we are going to try wet food for the first time. I bought a small can of Wellness Core, hopefully he won't like it too much and will still want dry food.

Ellie May · 11-18-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annettee

Now I'm confused, I've been searching and apparently all foods have something wrong. I'm from Puerto Rico and the only "good quality foods" I have seen is Science Diet and Royal Canin. And of course in the supermarket Purina Beneful and Proplan. I'm afraid of give her something that it's not good for her.

If those are your only choices, I'd go with SD or RC.
Can you get SD Nature's Best?

alaskayorkie · 11-18-2009, 11:28 PM

Interesting poll, thanks for doing it! I switched Eddie to Orijen this year, supplementing with a Dr. Pitcairn homecooked recipe, lightly cooked. He loves it, and will eat it with or without the homecooked, which is basically meat, potatoes, vegetables and supplements.

Jillie's still on puppy food, the Royal Canin the breeder had her on. She also gets the Pitcairn supplement. She's 7 months, so I need to give some thought to what I want to switch her to.

mblab · 11-19-2009, 04:54 AM

Zoe's still eating Merrick's Wilderness Blend. Zoe tasted some as a puppy at another YT'ers house and loved it ever since. (Of course she gets less now that she's an 'adult'..

) She used to go a day or two without eating, and now for a good 8+ months she's eating every meal with vigor!

AMD · 11-19-2009, 11:08 AM

I feed a rotation diet of high protein/grain free kibble.

View Poll Results: What do you feed your Yorkie FALL 2009
Orijen/Acana	15	7.04%
Raw or Rotation (raw & kibble)	20	9.39%
Royal Canine-any type	27	12.68%
Grocery Store Brands-Iams, Purina, Pedigree etc	15	7.04%
Wellness-any type	28	13.15%
Science Diet-any type	6	2.82%
Homecook	15	7.04%
Natura Brand-Innova, Califonia Natural etc	9	4.23%
Higher Protein/Grainfree Kibble-Evo, Instinct, TOTW, CORE	21	9.86%
Other-Natural Balance, Life's Abundance, anything I missed	57	26.76%
Voters: 213. You may not vote on this poll

11-16-2009, 04:27 PM	#16
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	Is Innova not a good brand? I don't want to feed raw, I've tried that with Buster, he did not like it. Maggie will pretty much eat anything, but I want something they will both eat...and like! __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

11-16-2009, 06:55 PM	#17
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Jackson has been doing VERY well on Nature's Variety Instinct. He likes Duck & Turkey flavor and Rabbit flavor the best. We love this food here because it's the first food he eats voluntarily and loves. I like that it's grain-free! I believe the last time I did this poll he was eating Wellness, which he liked but got terrible eye gunk on. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 11-16-2009 at 06:57 PM.

11-16-2009, 07:19 PM	#18
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	I switched from Nutro (I know Gasp! - that's what he was on when I bought him) to Halo Spot's Stew. He loves it! I free feed the kibble and give him a couple tablespoons of the moist a day. __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

11-16-2009, 09:34 PM	#19
sandy025 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 518	I feed them Orijen kibbles in the morning and home cooked food at night.. __________________ http://stjowmt2531.wordpress.com/[/url]

11-17-2009, 08:53 AM	#20
fufufashions LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 3,978	We feed Life's Abundance kibble for past 4 years and have added in the LA canned (in morning only) for the past year...they still love it and never had any issues or recalls on their products. __________________ Linda FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats2hearts2: FACEBOOK

11-17-2009, 10:53 AM	#21
JKTex Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Flower Mound, Texas Posts: 37	We're now feeding Fromm. Salmon a la Veg and now, only because they were out of Salmon, we have Whitefish and Potato. We'll go back to Salmon or rotate to Chicken for a while. Ours love it. http://www.frommfamily.com/products-fs-d.php

11-18-2009, 03:56 AM	#22
Annettee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 36 Blog Entries: 1	Well I'm feeding mine with Science Diet only because somebody gave me samples now the food it's finished and I'm looking what to gave her. She doesn't like the dry food only I have to mix it with some wet. I was thinking in Purina Beneful or Pro Plan I don't see anybody here mention the commercial brands it seems it's not good for them. If somebody could tell me I will appreciate I have to buy food today and I would like to know what is the best for her. __________________ Annettee

11-18-2009, 11:06 AM	#23
KJLive Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA, USA Posts: 1,162	Switched from Royal Canine to Natural Balance. No more over abundance of eye goop and no more itchy skin! __________________ Sherry, Sophie, Ivan, Alfie, Addie, and Winston Click Here for Information on Biewer Rescue

11-18-2009, 11:17 AM	#24
Annettee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 36 Blog Entries: 1	Now I'm confused, I've been searching and apparently all foods have something wrong. I'm from Puerto Rico and the only "good quality foods" I have seen is Science Diet and Royal Canin. And of course in the supermarket Purina Beneful and Proplan. I'm afraid of give her something that it's not good for her. __________________ Annettee

11-18-2009, 02:25 PM	#25
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	Max and Mickey are eating Nature's Variety Prairie Lamb & Oatmeal. I have a bag of Life's Abundance that I am going to transition them to since the NV is getting low. I have the LA from when we got Mickey (Drew) 2 weeks ago because that was what he was eating at Breny's. Mickey kept eating Max's NV food and not the Life's Abundance he had. __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

11-18-2009, 06:58 PM	#26
princesmom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NC Posts: 52	Now we're eating. . . This year Prince has tried the following dry foods: Innova Puppy - He wasn't crazy about it Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul - Great food but he didn't like this one too much either TOTW - He loved it but the poop almost evacuated the house Natural Balance - Gave him terrible, I mean unbelievable, gas Wellness Core - so good so far This Thanksgiving we are going to try wet food for the first time. I bought a small can of Wellness Core, hopefully he won't like it too much and will still want dry food.

11-18-2009, 11:28 PM	#28
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Interesting poll, thanks for doing it! I switched Eddie to Orijen this year, supplementing with a Dr. Pitcairn homecooked recipe, lightly cooked. He loves it, and will eat it with or without the homecooked, which is basically meat, potatoes, vegetables and supplements. Jillie's still on puppy food, the Royal Canin the breeder had her on. She also gets the Pitcairn supplement. She's 7 months, so I need to give some thought to what I want to switch her to. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

11-19-2009, 04:54 AM	#29
mblab Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 723	Zoe's still eating Merrick's Wilderness Blend. Zoe tasted some as a puppy at another YT'ers house and loved it ever since. (Of course she gets less now that she's an 'adult'.. ) She used to go a day or two without eating, and now for a good 8+ months she's eating every meal with vigor! __________________ Vicky & Zoë "I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive. " -Gilda Radner

11-19-2009, 11:08 AM	#30
AMD Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 8,986	I feed a rotation diet of high protein/grain free kibble.