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Ellie May · 01-22-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Oliviababy

what kind of food do u use canned??

No.
Homemade..

I can't really recommend any canned foods right now.
Either they are made in a place that I'm not comfortable with like Menu or they have ingreidnets int hem that shouldn't be in dog food like garlic or their quality control is in question... It's just one of those things that you have to pick a company that you trust and go with it.

BonBon · 01-22-2009, 06:54 AM

Petco also carries Solid Gold now. They have a puppy formula in dry kibble. Not sure if Solid Gold comes in cans. Do you have a farm or agricultural supply store near you? They carry much better quality foods than Petsmart and Petco with a good selection of dry and canned.

Rockdiva · 01-22-2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Oliviababy

im going to throw it again right now actually i just read that.
thanks!!!
what do u recommend that i can get from petsmart or petco
my baby girl is 2 months old n 3 lbs..

I am noticing that Petco is carrying a lot more of the better brands than Petsmart is. Like Wellness, Natural Balance and Halo. Plus a lot more of the natural healthy treats. Not sure why Petsmart isn't trying to do more of it, or maybe it is just the ones in my area.

Have you checked any feed stores in your area? I have heard that many of them carry some of the brands like Innova and Natures Variety. (I use those but I get them from a pet food delivery service that we have, I love it!) When I was looking for foods to try, I checked everywhere to see what brands were available for me to buy around here then picked the best from those. You could also shop online if you can't find what you like locally.

Oliviababy · 01-22-2009, 06:57 AM

i found by looking on the innova site that there is this store a few towns away that has alot of organic and better quality foods. i would need both can and dry and would prefer it be the same brand u know...

Oliviababy · 01-22-2009, 07:00 AM

i have found a pet feed store....but i heard innova is bad canned its to high in fat..

Rockdiva · 01-22-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Oliviababy

i found by looking on the innova site that there is this store a few towns away that has alot of organic and better quality foods. i would need both can and dry and would prefer it be the same brand u know...

Innova is a very good food. Wookie

eats the Innova EVO Small Bites Chicken kibble. He loves it and I saw a difference in his coat and eyes when I switched to it (used to use Canidae) He has never liked ANY canned dog food, so I can't tell you much about it, but I have heard their canned is good too.

I am just wondering about something. Is is common for a breeder to be using Mighty Dog? Not trying to critizie anyone, but that just struck me as odd.

Oliviababy · 01-22-2009, 07:04 AM

so u think the innova is save then bc its high in fat someone said....both canned and dry

Ellie May · 01-22-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Oliviababy

so u think the innova is save then bc its high in fat someone said....both canned and dry

It depends on the dog but I would be nervous with food over 20-22% personally and Innova canned is over 35% fat. I just think Yorkies are too prone to pancreatitis for that but your dog may do well on it.

BonBon · 01-22-2009, 07:10 AM

See if the stores you've found carry Nature's Variety - they have good dry and canned. Also, it's perfectly fine to feed one brand of dry and other of canned. That way the babies get a lot more variety in their diet. So, you could feed Innova dry and find a good quality canned to go with it.

143julz · 01-22-2009, 07:14 AM

Sorry to chime in but i find this to be an interesting thread....my question is at what age do you switch to adult food, or is that necessary? THANKS

Rockdiva · 01-22-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 143julz

Sorry to chime in but i find this to be an interesting thread....my question is at what age do you switch to adult food, or is that necessary? THANKS

I switched when he turned a year old. And I cried because my baby was becoming an adult!!!

Oliviababy · 01-22-2009, 07:17 AM

yea ill do that the innova dry and just need a wet then thats good.....

Rockdiva · 01-22-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Oliviababy

yea ill do that the innova dry and just need a wet then thats good.....

Have you thought about also adding raw in addition to or in place of canned? Natures Variety has a rotation diet that I am trying, but I am staying with the Innova EVO kibble. You could look on the Natures Variety website and find out more about it if you were interested. I really like the ideas behind it and my hollistic vet is in favor of it.

BonBon · 01-22-2009, 07:31 AM

Some good canned ones are Nature's Variety, Merrick, Wellness (may want to avoid fish ones for now). Someone at the store you go to should be able to help you find a good one if you mention the brands you're interested in.

Good luck! Oiliva is lucky to have such a good mommy!

01-22-2009, 06:54 AM	#17
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Petco also carries Solid Gold now. They have a puppy formula in dry kibble. Not sure if Solid Gold comes in cans. Do you have a farm or agricultural supply store near you? They carry much better quality foods than Petsmart and Petco with a good selection of dry and canned. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

01-22-2009, 07:10 AM	#24
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	See if the stores you've found carry Nature's Variety - they have good dry and canned. Also, it's perfectly fine to feed one brand of dry and other of canned. That way the babies get a lot more variety in their diet. So, you could feed Innova dry and find a good quality canned to go with it. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

01-22-2009, 07:14 AM	#25
143julz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,294	Sorry to chime in but i find this to be an interesting thread....my question is at what age do you switch to adult food, or is that necessary? THANKS __________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!!

01-22-2009, 07:31 AM	#29
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Some good canned ones are Nature's Variety, Merrick, Wellness (may want to avoid fish ones for now). Someone at the store you go to should be able to help you find a good one if you mention the brands you're interested in. Good luck! Oiliva is lucky to have such a good mommy! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

01-22-2009, 06:57 AM	#19
Oliviababy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rutherford, NJ, USA Posts: 86 Blog Entries: 3	i found by looking on the innova site that there is this store a few towns away that has alot of organic and better quality foods. i would need both can and dry and would prefer it be the same brand u know...

01-22-2009, 07:00 AM	#20
Oliviababy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rutherford, NJ, USA Posts: 86 Blog Entries: 3	i have found a pet feed store....but i heard innova is bad canned its to high in fat..

01-22-2009, 07:04 AM	#22
Oliviababy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rutherford, NJ, USA Posts: 86 Blog Entries: 3	so u think the innova is save then bc its high in fat someone said....both canned and dry

01-22-2009, 07:17 AM	#27
Oliviababy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rutherford, NJ, USA Posts: 86 Blog Entries: 3	yea ill do that the innova dry and just need a wet then thats good.....