Am I the only one?

[Dreamer74]

I sent for a sample of the Orijen also, hopefully Buddy will like it. I am glad to hear your vet likes it, that gives me hope!!

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

i think everyone is annoyed...so in that case lets all switch over to raw feeding..hehe..i am just kidding...no pressure...

i for one am about to...the benefits of my dogs health is important to me...and with all the food recalls and everything it may be the best choice for me...

[YorkieChick1]

I've been through it all too!! I was feeding Innova & Evo but now I went back to homecooking, 70% meat, 20% veggies and 10% rice, potato or sweet potato. But I am investigating Raw. I just don't know if would be O.K. for Brooke because she is still on chemo treatments and is immune surpressed, I don't want to take a chance on the bacteria. It is frustrating though!!

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Marc

I love you, lol. I don't know you...but I love you. (oh, I think you think I'm a guy...I saw that in a post somewhere...nope, girl...married to a great hubby with 3 beautiful kids). I heart you cause you are informative and smart. THanks so much for all your help and input. I really appreciate it.

I just came from the vet with my pup...she had her booster shot. I brought a sample bag of Orijen along for him to look at. He had never heard of it either. He LOVES the product and even told me to hold off on spending my money on Omega 3-6-9 cause he thinks this Orijen should be wonderful for her skin and coat all on it's own. (This coming from a vet who sells products in his clinic and he NEVER sways me into his stuff....I love him). Anyhoo...he was really impressed and not concerned about the high protein.

BTW....Brylie (pup) is now 2.7 pounds at 3 months. She was 1.94 pounds at 8 weeks...a month ago. Is it normal in the world of Yorkies for less than a pound weight gain in a whole month??? He didn't seem concerned about it...just thought she would end up being a little under the pound mark full grown. THoughts?

I LURVE you too, I do! And, I did see in that other post that you were a girl - and that I was a *total dork* - but I already knew I was a total dork - so, totally okay with that dorkness. I am so happy to help if I can, you've no idea; mostly bc I was once in such a terribly scary place with my Marcel in terms of diet (who is all well now).

SO happy about your vet appt!!! You must feel a weight off of your shoulders bc I know how much you were struggling w/ finding the right thing for your baby. YAY and YAY!

As for the weight, my Marcel is a little guy (3.4 as an adult) and when I got him at 4 mths old, he gained about an oz. or so a week, which seemed about normal to me. So, I think Brylie's gain seems pretty good.

[Woogie Man]

I finally settled on Foster & Smith's food for my Yorkies (I have 12). All mine do very well on it and I was completely satisfied until I joined here and saw all the different foods and comments about them. Now I'm wondering if maybe I shouldn't move up to a higher protein food. I can't seem to find a good answer as to what is the ideal protein range for most Yorkies. My gut tells me to keep the protein down (F&S is 26% for its chicken and 21% for the lamb) so as not to tax their livers over time but I'm really not sure. I worry about the incidence in accquired MVD and liver shunts in Yorkies. I'm certain that the food I use doesn't have any bad ingredients but not so sure if it's the ideal food or not. A lady that recently got a puppy from us called today to tell me she was doing very well and that she had given her daughter some Foster & Smith's for her Shi-tzu and 2 Yorkies that were very picky eaters and were not eating well and that they all love it. Foe now I'm staying put with F&S but am still searching for good info on desired protein levels.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

I finally settled on Foster & Smith's food for my Yorkies (I have 12). All mine do very well on it and I was completely satisfied until I joined here and saw all the different foods and comments about them. Now I'm wondering if maybe I shouldn't move up to a higher protein food. I can't seem to find a good answer as to what is the ideal protein range for most Yorkies. My gut tells me to keep the protein down (F&S is 26% for its chicken and 21% for the lamb) so as not to tax their livers over time but I'm really not sure. I worry about the incidence in accquired MVD and liver shunts in Yorkies. I'm certain that the food I use doesn't have any bad ingredients but not so sure if it's the ideal food or not. A lady that recently got a puppy from us called today to tell me she was doing very well and that she had given her daughter some Foster & Smith's for her Shi-tzu and 2 Yorkies that were very picky eaters and were not eating well and that they all love it. Foe now I'm staying put with F&S but am still searching for good info on desired protein levels.

Maybe Wiley'sMom has thoughts on the liver with high protein food. I have no clue. She could probably make sense on it. Check in...she'll post, I'm pretty sure.

[BakersDozen]

Just a note to those who (like me) have to drive a distance to find the food you want. I order from k9cuisine.com....they offer free shipping, and I find the prices comparable to what I would find if I drove for 3 hours. I was so happy to find them, and have been pleased so far. The only thing that has been "bad" is that one time a package arrived with a small hole in the bottom of it. I just taped it up.

[yorkie mom-3]

I have to order also. Just got my order today. I've got older kids so I need to feed a lower protein food. For now I'm feeding Canidae Platinum senior and all has been fine.

[nikkinack]

We finally went with Innova and it seems to be a great food, it was a chore to make a decision though.