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Annadoodle · 07-25-2005, 10:10 AM

Oh my goodness...I know you have been through it...

I didn't know that about the foods...

I did switch Sophie to Royal Canin when we got her...and no problems..

I'm glad she is going to be o.k...I know it scared you...

red98vett · 07-25-2005, 10:25 AM

Wow that IS A bad scare...I guess sometimes we should stick to what works -I've used Science Diet and never had any trouble with it too.... I hope Mickey gets better and has no more problems ...Good luck !

JCarlson2004 · 07-25-2005, 10:35 AM

I'm glad Mickey is feeling better and can come home!

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 07-25-2005, 11:36 AM

I am really glad that Mickey is doing better now...how scary that must have been!!! We just recently switched our girls food and I can not imagine if something like that would have happened...I know what you mean though, we feed Nutro Lamb and Rice Small Bites and we have heard from several people that it is not the best of the best, but it works for our girls and they like it, so that is what they will stay on until we feel like something needs to change!!!

yorkieusa · 07-25-2005, 12:12 PM

Give Mickey lots of hugs and kisses from the YT gang!

YorkieRose · 07-25-2005, 12:51 PM

If it ain't broke, don't fix it"...glad to hear Mickey is on the mend.

topknot · 07-25-2005, 02:02 PM

Thank you everyone so much for your wishes. I logged out for a little to lay down and rest with him on the sofa.
For SoCalyorkiLuv - the vet said hamburger meat is okay - just don't give a lot and it is mixed with the rice too. They need some protein. I added a few carrots to the mix this afternoon and all okay still.
I had also given Mickey some chicken too on Friday and that is what had sent him over the edge, because when he threw up - the chicken was in it. I had never given him chicken before in 8 years. It ws the change in dog food and the chicken - way too much for his system, especially since he is getting older.
Again thank you all so much for the well wishes and kind thoughts.

T.

blykmyk44 · 07-25-2005, 02:17 PM

im so happy for you...give him lots of hugs and kisses when you get home!

chattiesmom · 07-25-2005, 03:18 PM

Topknot, I am so very sorry for your lousy weekend. So glad to hear that your baby is doing better now. I saw that you are from Georgia, I am from Georgia, too. GOOD LUCK!!!

diva pup · 07-25-2005, 07:03 PM

Topknot, I was told by my breeder and 2 other breeders at the specialty show that Royal Canin Yorkshire would (i am using their words)kill a dog.They told me if I was going to feed Royal Canin to feed the Mini. I chose Biljac after all this anyway but I am just repeating what i was told.

topknot · 07-26-2005, 04:35 AM

Thanks to all and diva pup! I am not feeding them any of the two foods I bought again, just in case. I had even changed the food very slowly so as to not upset their stomachs. The vet said that the protein levels are just way too high for these dogs and can cause this problem, especially if young or older in age - like Mickey is (older). I had the Royal Canine puppy for small breeds 33 for the pups and the Royal Canine for Yorkshire Terriers. SOmeone told me that the oil levels are too high in that, even though it is for their coat it might not be good for their tummys - if not use to it. I think it was the Nutro Max puppy that actually did the major damage with the chicken treats I gave him too.
I am working on getting his picture taken today and send it to you all. It was nice having him in my bed last night and you could tell that he was soooo happy to be back. When I put him in my bed last night he smiled and rubbed his head on the comforter and got a little excited going from me and the pillows. I am sure it was really hard for him to spend 3 nights at the vets.
I copied the list that we got on the better and natural foods to give and may switch to one of them slowly in about 2 weeks. They were great before on Science Diet but want to get away from the corn fillers, if possible.
Thank you all for your support.

T.

topknot · 07-26-2005, 04:52 AM

Here is a picture of Mickey! He is cut down now and not his best due to what he has been through in the last few days. But all in all he is my baby and I love him alot! Again thank you all for your help and support and please be careful when changing foods for your baby.
T.

I Love My Baby · 07-26-2005, 05:11 AM

I am so glad your baby is okay. I changed my baby's food from Puppy Max to Puppy Ultra (it's all natural). The best thing is that it has the important oils for their coat and fur. My baby love it.

topknot · 07-26-2005, 05:18 AM

I heard that the Ultra is okay - it is the Nutro Max that is not good.
T.

Reese · 07-26-2005, 05:36 AM

OMG I am glad that his is getting better. I am a little nervous now b/c I have been giving Reese Nutro Max for the past few months. She is almost out so I could switch to the Ultra instead. What did your vet say about the Nutro Max, that it was just way to high in protein?

07-25-2005, 10:10 AM	#16
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07-25-2005, 10:25 AM	#17
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07-25-2005, 10:35 AM	#18
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	I'm glad Mickey is feeling better and can come home! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-25-2005, 11:36 AM	#19
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	I am really glad that Mickey is doing better now...how scary that must have been!!! We just recently switched our girls food and I can not imagine if something like that would have happened...I know what you mean though, we feed Nutro Lamb and Rice Small Bites and we have heard from several people that it is not the best of the best, but it works for our girls and they like it, so that is what they will stay on until we feel like something needs to change!!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

07-25-2005, 12:51 PM	#21
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	food If it ain't broke, don't fix it"...glad to hear Mickey is on the mend.

07-25-2005, 12:12 PM	#20
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Give Mickey lots of hugs and kisses from the YT gang!

07-25-2005, 02:02 PM	#22
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Thank you everyone so much for your wishes. I logged out for a little to lay down and rest with him on the sofa. For SoCalyorkiLuv - the vet said hamburger meat is okay - just don't give a lot and it is mixed with the rice too. They need some protein. I added a few carrots to the mix this afternoon and all okay still. I had also given Mickey some chicken too on Friday and that is what had sent him over the edge, because when he threw up - the chicken was in it. I had never given him chicken before in 8 years. It ws the change in dog food and the chicken - way too much for his system, especially since he is getting older. Again thank you all so much for the well wishes and kind thoughts. T.

07-25-2005, 02:17 PM	#23
blykmyk44 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 388	im so happy for you...give him lots of hugs and kisses when you get home! __________________ mommy to Pudgy and Chewy(RIP BABY) ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU! View Pudgy's Dogster Profile here: Dogster Profile

07-25-2005, 03:18 PM	#24
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Topknot, I am so very sorry for your lousy weekend. So glad to hear that your baby is doing better now. I saw that you are from Georgia, I am from Georgia, too. GOOD LUCK!!! Last edited by chattiesmom; 07-25-2005 at 03:20 PM.

07-25-2005, 07:03 PM	#25
diva pup BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,139	Topknot, I was told by my breeder and 2 other breeders at the specialty show that Royal Canin Yorkshire would (i am using their words)kill a dog.They told me if I was going to feed Royal Canin to feed the Mini. I chose Biljac after all this anyway but I am just repeating what i was told.

07-26-2005, 04:35 AM	#26
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Thanks to all and diva pup! I am not feeding them any of the two foods I bought again, just in case. I had even changed the food very slowly so as to not upset their stomachs. The vet said that the protein levels are just way too high for these dogs and can cause this problem, especially if young or older in age - like Mickey is (older). I had the Royal Canine puppy for small breeds 33 for the pups and the Royal Canine for Yorkshire Terriers. SOmeone told me that the oil levels are too high in that, even though it is for their coat it might not be good for their tummys - if not use to it. I think it was the Nutro Max puppy that actually did the major damage with the chicken treats I gave him too. I am working on getting his picture taken today and send it to you all. It was nice having him in my bed last night and you could tell that he was soooo happy to be back. When I put him in my bed last night he smiled and rubbed his head on the comforter and got a little excited going from me and the pillows. I am sure it was really hard for him to spend 3 nights at the vets. I copied the list that we got on the better and natural foods to give and may switch to one of them slowly in about 2 weeks. They were great before on Science Diet but want to get away from the corn fillers, if possible. Thank you all for your support. T.

07-26-2005, 05:11 AM	#28
I Love My Baby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 32	Hi I am so glad your baby is okay. I changed my baby's food from Puppy Max to Puppy Ultra (it's all natural). The best thing is that it has the important oils for their coat and fur. My baby love it.

07-26-2005, 05:18 AM	#29
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	I heard that the Ultra is okay - it is the Nutro Max that is not good. T.

07-26-2005, 05:36 AM	#30
Reese Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 109	OMG I am glad that his is getting better. I am a little nervous now b/c I have been giving Reese Nutro Max for the past few months. She is almost out so I could switch to the Ultra instead. What did your vet say about the Nutro Max, that it was just way to high in protein? __________________ Reese's Mommy