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YOSHILEE · 09-02-2008, 01:03 PM

Hi everyone i'm new on this forum and would need some help from everyone on here. Whats the best dog food that i can feed him.

I used to feed him Science diet and now i feed him Royal Canine.

Please advise. thanks

BamaFan121s · 09-02-2008, 01:14 PM

The 'best' food depends on him.

What may be the best match for one dog, may not be the best match for yours.
I would start by doing some research with this site:
Dog Food Review Ratings
It will link you to information regarding commerical foods, home cooking, raw feeding and supplements.
Also, there is a sticky at the top of the Health and Diet section that has the contact information for some of the more recommended (YT recommended anyway) brands. Many of them will send you samples or coupons if you contact them and request them.
Do some trial and error runs with your little one and see which food(s) seem to be the best match. It will be evident when you have found a keeper from the results you see. Most importantly, when you try something new with him, do it gradually instead of all at once.

Good luck and welcome to YT.

bchgirl · 09-02-2008, 01:47 PM

No offense but I really feel you need to determine the cause of the seizures you mention in this thread. What you feed would be determined if he has liver issues...because a specific diet is required.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...-seizures.html

YOSHILEE · 09-02-2008, 01:49 PM

Yeah we had the vet take blood sample to check on his seizure and they said his liver is fine.

bchgirl · 09-02-2008, 01:51 PM

Liver issues do not always show up in a blood panel...until there is significant damage done to the liver. I urge you to have a bile acid test performed.

kalina82 · 09-02-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

The 'best' food depends on him.

What may be the best match for one dog, may not be the best match for yours.
I would start by doing some research with this site:
Dog Food Review Ratings
It will link you to information regarding commerical foods, home cooking, raw feeding and supplements.
Also, there is a sticky at the top of the Health and Diet section that has the contact information for some of the more recommended (YT recommended anyway) brands. Many of them will send you samples or coupons if you contact them and request them.
Do some trial and error runs with your little one and see which food(s) seem to be the best match. It will be evident when you have found a keeper from the results you see. Most importantly, when you try something new with him, do it gradually instead of all at once.

Good luck and welcome to YT.

there is a lot of information here on good foods to feed your yorkie pup.

YOSHILEE · 09-02-2008, 01:59 PM

Well i plan to take him to another vet so i'll have them check that out. thank you so much for the reply. i didn't expect this problem but i think the best decision i made so far is to get him insurance when i got him and now luckily he is covered.

means143 · 09-03-2008, 12:04 AM

I'm also looking for the best dry food for my 4month yorkie.

Is Nature's Variety Duck Meal and Turkey meal for all life stages advisable? Is it known to cause allergic reactions to puppies/dogs?

TIA!

YodyGirl · 09-03-2008, 12:25 AM

Hey, I use to use Iams, then went to Eukanuba, then Science Diet. After the dog food scare, I did some research and now I feed Canidea, plus I use a small amount of Nupro supplements. My vet told me that he has never seen a dog change and look this great. He said.. "whatever your doing, your doing it right". So maybe see if you can get a sample of it, it's also all natural.
Oh, but my friend she mixes her dog food.. 1/2 Canidea and 1/2 Science Diet Puppy food. It's funny, but then it isn't, talk about trial and error anyways her 4 year old stud got fat from eating the puppy food, so now she has to walk him and put him on a diet.

paulapoo · 09-03-2008, 01:09 PM

Wellness, Eagle Pack, Natures Variety Raw. If you do a search on high quality dog food you will get many suggestions! I prefer the no grain foods, but thats just me. Good Luck!

cathymaura · 01-25-2012, 11:44 AM

Hi there...my Sammy is 10 weeks old. When I got him for xmas I to was unsure what to feed him. I wanted him to have the healthiest diet possible. I did some research and decide to make my own food, which contains beef, carrots, rice and garlic. I also bought him kibble "Orijen" which from my research is one of the best. You can only buy it in a pet feed store not a grocery store. I tend to warm up the homemade food (I freeze it in weekly portions) and mix it with the kibble, usually for one meal. Kibble is in his bowl when he feels hungry. They do not eat much for sure. I also have a boxer (who needless to say eats quite a bit). Sammy tends to nibble on the boxers kibble also. I am not sure this is good for him but I am having trouble keeping him away from it. Yorkies seem to be quite picky but if you are going to feed kibble, which I believe is good for their teeth, you might want to try the Orijen.
Good luck

MikaTallulah · 01-25-2012, 12:37 PM

Mine are eating Blue Buffalo right now but they do eat Buddy's Proplan Performance dog food frequently. When Lucky died I switched to Blue but I think I'm going to switch back to Proplan for all when their bag is almost gone. I have not seen a change really in them since the switch to Blue.

MikaTallulah · 01-25-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cathymaura

Hi there...my Sammy is 10 weeks old. When I got him for xmas I to was unsure what to feed him. I wanted him to have the healthiest diet possible. I did some research and decide to make my own food, which contains beef, carrots, rice and garlic. I also bought him kibble "Orijen" which from my research is one of the best. You can only buy it in a pet feed store not a grocery store. I tend to warm up the homemade food (I freeze it in weekly portions) and mix it with the kibble, usually for one meal. Kibble is in his bowl when he feels hungry. They do not eat much for sure. I also have a boxer (who needless to say eats quite a bit). Sammy tends to nibble on the boxers kibble also. I am not sure this is good for him but I am having trouble keeping him away from it. Yorkies seem to be quite picky but if you are going to feed kibble, which I believe is good for their teeth, you might want to try the Orijen.
Good luck

What do you feed the boxer if you don't think it is good for Sammy? If mine eat each others food it does not really matter to me. I feed them all a premium dog food. The girls eat Blue right now but will be switching back to Proplan for simplicity. They were on Proplan til after Lucky died so I switched them to Blue they seems to like it but now camp out next to Buddy to finish his bowl when he is done and he then finishes off there food.

Nancy1999 · 01-25-2012, 12:47 PM

This thread is several years old, and the OP hasn't been on YT since 2008.

MikaTallulah · 01-25-2012, 12:51 PM

I believe YTCA recommends Royal Canine.

www.grca.org- Supports feeding Proplan

Ask 50 people what they feed their dogs and I would not be surprised if you don't get totally different answers.

I would feed what ever you think is the best for your dog.

My uncle feed his dog Ol Roy all her life and she lived to be 18. I would never feed it but his dog did well on it.

09-02-2008, 01:03 PM	#1
YOSHILEE Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SGV, CA USA Posts: 18	Whats the best dog food for my Yorkie Hi everyone i'm new on this forum and would need some help from everyone on here. Whats the best dog food that i can feed him. I used to feed him Science diet and now i feed him Royal Canine. Please advise. thanks

09-02-2008, 01:47 PM	#3
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	No offense but I really feel you need to determine the cause of the seizures you mention in this thread. What you feed would be determined if he has liver issues...because a specific diet is required. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...-seizures.html __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

09-02-2008, 01:51 PM	#5
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Liver issues do not always show up in a blood panel...until there is significant damage done to the liver. I urge you to have a bile acid test performed. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

09-03-2008, 12:25 AM	#9
YodyGirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UT Posts: 42	Hey, I use to use Iams, then went to Eukanuba, then Science Diet. After the dog food scare, I did some research and now I feed Canidea, plus I use a small amount of Nupro supplements. My vet told me that he has never seen a dog change and look this great. He said.. "whatever your doing, your doing it right". So maybe see if you can get a sample of it, it's also all natural. Oh, but my friend she mixes her dog food.. 1/2 Canidea and 1/2 Science Diet Puppy food. It's funny, but then it isn't, talk about trial and error anyways her 4 year old stud got fat from eating the puppy food, so now she has to walk him and put him on a diet. __________________ YodyGirl

09-03-2008, 01:09 PM	#10
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Wellness, Eagle Pack, Natures Variety Raw. If you do a search on high quality dog food you will get many suggestions! I prefer the no grain foods, but thats just me. Good Luck! __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

09-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#2
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	The 'best' food depends on him. What may be the best match for one dog, may not be the best match for yours. I would start by doing some research with this site: Dog Food Review Ratings It will link you to information regarding commerical foods, home cooking, raw feeding and supplements. Also, there is a sticky at the top of the Health and Diet section that has the contact information for some of the more recommended (YT recommended anyway) brands. Many of them will send you samples or coupons if you contact them and request them. Do some trial and error runs with your little one and see which food(s) seem to be the best match. It will be evident when you have found a keeper from the results you see. Most importantly, when you try something new with him, do it gradually instead of all at once. Good luck and welcome to YT.

09-02-2008, 01:49 PM	#4
YOSHILEE Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SGV, CA USA Posts: 18	Yeah we had the vet take blood sample to check on his seizure and they said his liver is fine.

09-02-2008, 01:59 PM	#7
YOSHILEE Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SGV, CA USA Posts: 18	Well i plan to take him to another vet so i'll have them check that out. thank you so much for the reply. i didn't expect this problem but i think the best decision i made so far is to get him insurance when i got him and now luckily he is covered.

09-03-2008, 12:04 AM	#8
means143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My baby's heart Posts: 195	I'm also looking for the best dry food for my 4month yorkie. Is Nature's Variety Duck Meal and Turkey meal for all life stages advisable? Is it known to cause allergic reactions to puppies/dogs? TIA!

01-25-2012, 11:44 AM	#11
cathymaura Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach Posts: 25 Blog Entries: 1	Hi there...my Sammy is 10 weeks old. When I got him for xmas I to was unsure what to feed him. I wanted him to have the healthiest diet possible. I did some research and decide to make my own food, which contains beef, carrots, rice and garlic. I also bought him kibble "Orijen" which from my research is one of the best. You can only buy it in a pet feed store not a grocery store. I tend to warm up the homemade food (I freeze it in weekly portions) and mix it with the kibble, usually for one meal. Kibble is in his bowl when he feels hungry. They do not eat much for sure. I also have a boxer (who needless to say eats quite a bit). Sammy tends to nibble on the boxers kibble also. I am not sure this is good for him but I am having trouble keeping him away from it. Yorkies seem to be quite picky but if you are going to feed kibble, which I believe is good for their teeth, you might want to try the Orijen. Good luck

01-25-2012, 12:37 PM	#12
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	Mine are eating Blue Buffalo right now but they do eat Buddy's Proplan Performance dog food frequently. When Lucky died I switched to Blue but I think I'm going to switch back to Proplan for all when their bag is almost gone. I have not seen a change really in them since the switch to Blue. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

01-25-2012, 12:47 PM	#14
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	This thread is several years old, and the OP hasn't been on YT since 2008. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

01-25-2012, 12:51 PM	#15
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	I believe YTCA recommends Royal Canine. www.grca.org- Supports feeding Proplan Ask 50 people what they feed their dogs and I would not be surprised if you don't get totally different answers. I would feed what ever you think is the best for your dog. My uncle feed his dog Ol Roy all her life and she lived to be 18. I would never feed it but his dog did well on it. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012