Trying to decide between foods!

[Hanyougirlie1]

Now im thinking between Natures recipe, Wellness, or Natural Balance. still reading up on them. Any of those sound like they would be good ones?

[veggienut]

Originally Posted by Hanyougirlie1

and he likes it and everything?
Im just trying to get some sort of idea of how other dogs like it. maybe my girl will like it too when i get her

Food Maxwell’s been on:
• Diamond: from breeder
• Professional Brand from Feeder's Supply (local pet shop;sniffed and walked away or just would avoid)
• Iam’s puppy & active puppy (from the Kroger's grocery; ate little to none; even sniffed and walked away or just would avoid)

• (In-between mixed different wet food with dry Iam’s puppy) (ate little to none; even sniffed and walked away or just would avoid)

• Merrick’s dry & wet (ate little to none & even choked on the wet type; even sniffed and walked away or just would avoid)

• Beneful mixed with Pedigree Butcher Select (wet) (ate little to none; even sniffed and walked away or just would avoid)

• Purina 1 (would not eat at all & had to take back to Kroger's)
• Royal Canine (eats without any problems)

I was left with numerous of bags of food and eventually threw them out. He doesn't do that with "Royal Canine". But all dogs are different. Mine is picky and I am told a lot of these Yorkies are picky. You may have to experience first hand to what I am talking about. "Royal Canine" isn't cheap, nor is having a dog of any type.

[viviansnickers]

I would definitely choose Wellness or Natural Balance. Wellness would be my 1st choice as I feel it has more meat in it's ingredients. I could be wrong but I know in the LID diets, meat is not the 1st ingredient. I would choose Wellness for Small Breeds.

[Hanyougirlie1]

Originally Posted by veggienut

Food Maxwell’s been on:
• Diamond: from breeder
• Professional Brand from Feeder's Supply (local pet shop;sniffed and walked away or just would avoid)
• Iam’s puppy & active puppy (from the Kroger's grocery; ate little to none; even sniffed and walked away or just would avoid)

• (In-between mixed different wet food with dry Iam’s puppy) (ate little to none; even sniffed and walked away or just would avoid)

• Merrick’s dry & wet (ate little to none & even choked on the wet type; even sniffed and walked away or just would avoid)

• Beneful mixed with Pedigree Butcher Select (wet) (ate little to none; even sniffed and walked away or just would avoid)

• Purina 1 (would not eat at all & had to take back to Kroger's)
• Royal Canine (eats without any problems)

I was left with numerous of bags of food and eventually threw them out. He doesn't do that with "Royal Canine". But all dogs are different. Mine is picky and I am told a lot of these Yorkies are picky. You may have to experience first hand to what I am talking about. "Royal Canine" isn't cheap, nor is having a dog of any type.

Yeah, I understand. Im just trying to get idea's on what foods would be good or preferred by other yorkie owners. I've never had one before so im trying to learn as much as i possibly can before she comes home in about 4 weeks.

[Hanyougirlie1]

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

I would definitely choose Wellness or Natural Balance. Wellness would be my 1st choice as I feel it has more meat in it's ingredients. I could be wrong but I know in the LID diets, meat is not the 1st ingredient. I would choose Wellness for Small Breeds.

I was considering the wellness my first choice. But if she is only going to be about 8 weeks old when i get her, shouldn't i start her on some sort of puppy food?

[amandawash]

For puppy food, I really, really like Wellness Puppy and Innova Puppy. I am not familiar with Nature's Recipe, and feel that the Natural Balance foods are a bit low in fat and protein for a growing pup. I do not like *super* high protein for puppies, but I beleive they need a moderate amount.

You can e-mail Wellness and request a sample. Be prepared for your puppy to possibly not be a great eater when you first bring her home. I would request a small baggie of whatever food the breeder has been using, and feed her strictly that for the first week. She'll be stressed enough. Then, after a week or so, start gradually introducing her to whatever you decide to feed.

The important thing is to not run out to the store and purchase a new food if your puppy isn't interested in what you have chosen, or everytime she turns her nose up. If you constantly switch things up, you can create huge problems down the road with a super picky puppy, which is NO FUN!!

We used a tiny bit of canned (Wellness) added to Ranger's puppy food when we first picked him up, which did the trick. I also like adding cottage cheese or yogurt to entice them to eat.

[viviansnickers]

Yes...definitely, Wellness Just for Puppy....a great choice!!

[viviansnickers]

Originally Posted by amandawash

For puppy food, I really, really like Wellness Puppy and Innova Puppy. I am not familiar with Nature's Recipe, and feel that the Natural Balance foods are a bit low in fat and protein for a growing pup. I do not like *super* high protein for puppies, but I beleive they need a moderate amount.

You can e-mail Wellness and request a sample. Be prepared for your puppy to possibly not be a great eater when you first bring her home. I would request a small baggie of whatever food the breeder has been using, and feed her strictly that for the first week. She'll be stressed enough. Then, after a week or so, start gradually introducing her to whatever you decide to feed.

The important thing is to not run out to the store and purchase a new food if your puppy isn't interested in what you have chosen, or everytime she turns her nose up. If you constantly switch things up, you can create huge problems down the road with a super picky puppy, which is NO FUN!!

We used a tiny bit of canned (Wellness) added to Ranger's puppy food when we first picked him up, which did the trick. I also like adding cottage cheese or yogurt to entice them to eat.

:thum bup:Great post!!!!

[Hanyougirlie1]

Originally Posted by amandawash

For puppy food, I really, really like Wellness Puppy and Innova Puppy. I am not familiar with Nature's Recipe, and feel that the Natural Balance foods are a bit low in fat and protein for a growing pup. I do not like *super* high protein for puppies, but I beleive they need a moderate amount.

You can e-mail Wellness and request a sample. Be prepared for your puppy to possibly not be a great eater when you first bring her home. I would request a small baggie of whatever food the breeder has been using, and feed her strictly that for the first week. She'll be stressed enough. Then, after a week or so, start gradually introducing her to whatever you decide to feed.

The important thing is to not run out to the store and purchase a new food if your puppy isn't interested in what you have chosen, or everytime she turns her nose up. If you constantly switch things up, you can create huge problems down the road with a super picky puppy, which is NO FUN!!

We used a tiny bit of canned (Wellness) added to Ranger's puppy food when we first picked him up, which did the trick. I also like adding cottage cheese or yogurt to entice them to eat.

That is really great adivce! I will have to email them or somthing!
So you just added a little bit of wet food to the mixture?

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by Hanyougirlie1

I was considering the wellness my first choice. But if she is only going to be about 8 weeks old when i get her, shouldn't i start her on some sort of puppy food?

Yup, she needs a puppy food. Another thing to consider (don't get mad at me here) is that 8 weeks for a yorkie is very young to bring her home. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America finds it unethical for a breeder to send a yorkie home under 12 weeks of age. Even though the puppy is usually weaned at that time, they are soooo tiny, the risk of hypoglycemia (and often death) are HUGE. If you could at least wait another two weeks, you would be bringing home a much healthier, stable and better socialized puppy.

Just something to consider, but you really should research all you can about small breed puppies and how scary they can be at such a young age.

[Hanyougirlie1]

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Yes...definitely, Wellness Just for Puppy....a great choice!!

Thanks so much for all your suggestions and help! I greatly appreciate it!

[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by Hanyougirlie1

I was considering the wellness my first choice. But if she is only going to be about 8 weeks old when i get her, shouldn't i start her on some sort of puppy food?

First of all, what does the breeder have the puppy on? You don't want to bring her home and just switch foods, she may be on a good food now. My breeder uses purina pro plan and has alwyas had very good results with that. I actually just took my dogs off of taste of the wild(it's a 6 star food) as they have all been itching, and the yorkie has a rash, infected ears and looks terrible, so not always are the "best" foods the best if you know what I mean. The main thing is for a meat to be the first ingredient in the food you pick. I was trying to stay away from corn, but, after talking to my vet(she's only 25 and has done a lot of research on allergies), she has said that more dogs are actually allergic to the chicken, turkey, beef, etc. So, I just switched my little ones over to science diet natures variety lamb and brown rice. Well, should say I'm in the switching stage still since we just started it today. Good luck on whatever you decide. Can't wait to see your baby

[Hanyougirlie1]

Originally Posted by amandawash

Yup, she needs a puppy food. Another thing to consider (don't get mad at me here) is that 8 weeks for a yorkie is very young to bring her home. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America finds it unethical for a breeder to send a yorkie home under 12 weeks of age. Even though the puppy is usually weaned at that time, they are soooo tiny, the risk of hypoglycemia (and often death) are HUGE. If you could at least wait another two weeks, you would be bringing home a much healthier, stable and better socialized puppy.

Just something to consider, but you really should research all you can about small breed puppies and how scary they can be at such a young age.

I know this. And my husband and i are going to be talking to our friend to see if she can stay with mama a little longer. I've done ALOT of reading.
I think she should stay with mama a bit longer also.

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by Hanyougirlie1

I know this. And my husband and i are going to be talking to our friend to see if she can stay with mama a little longer. I've done ALOT of reading.
I think she should stay with mama a bit longer also.

So great. So many people get really offended when you suggest they wait, but it really can prevent a ton of heartbreak.

Can't wait to see pics!! Good luck with your puppy, hope she can stay with momma a few extra weeks

[Hanyougirlie1]

Originally Posted by phfgkl

First of all, what does the breeder have the puppy on? You don't want to bring her home and just switch foods, she may be on a good food now. My breeder uses purina pro plan and has alwyas had very good results with that. I actually just took my dogs off of taste of the wild(it's a 6 star food) as they have all been itching, and the yorkie has a rash, infected ears and looks terrible, so not always are the "best" foods the best if you know what I mean. The main thing is for a meat to be the first ingredient in the food you pick. I was trying to stay away from corn, but, after talking to my vet(she's only 25 and has done a lot of research on allergies), she has said that more dogs are actually allergic to the chicken, turkey, beef, etc. So, I just switched my little ones over to science diet natures variety lamb and brown rice. Well, should say I'm in the switching stage still since we just started it today. Good luck on whatever you decide. Can't wait to see your baby

well when i went over there like... 2 days ago i believe they had them on a purina puppy food. i looked at the ingredients and i think it could be a better food from what i've been reading. i want to try all natural food, so that maybe i can reduce the risk of allergies. I know it cant be helped somtimes if they do get them, but i just want to do what i can to prevent them.