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Trying to decide between foods! Hi, I'm about to get a yorkie puppy in about 4 weeks and am researching foods. So far i am trying to decide between Eukanuba puppy food for small breeds, or Royal Canin mini puppy 33 food. Does anyone have an opinion as to which one would be better? Advice would be greatly appriciated |
what I like>> I amnot sure on those two but I have start using Dr. Foster and Smith and love it. |
:D Boy have you come to the right place...funny thing is everyone has a different opinion:p But that is what makes YT so much fun and so great! A few sites to help you get started on what will probably be a long road, if your Yorkie is like most...picky:rolleyes: are: THE DOG FOOD PROJECT The Dog Food Project - Identifying better products and Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble I have no experience with Eukanuba but did use RC for Yorkies for about three months. My girl liked it but she started scratching a lot and licking her paws, signs of food alergies. So now I am using California Natural limited ingredient. Many, Vivian this is you, have talked me into feeding raw as well. I will start Maddie on this in a few days in the evenings, and keep kibble in the morning. GOOD LUCK!! |
Amanda is right...both those foods have some suspicious ingredients in them which an cause allergies and itching and are not top notch foods. Some top quality foods include: Wellness, Innova (my personal favorite, The Healthiest Pet Foods in the World – Natural & Organic Pet Food – Natura Pet Products), Natural Balance, Solid Gold, Artemis, Fromm, Nature's Variety, Blue Buffalo. AMANDA!!!! YAYYYYYYYY for RAW! Thanks for the shout out girl!!! Good luck to you, and great job asking questions, we have all learned so much fromt his site and remember, every pup is different, feed what YOU feel is best for your pup!! Smiles!!!! |
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I would advise to check out different brands of puppy food and start looking into ingredients and the product's nutritional analysis. *I* personally would not choose either food, but so long as you are informed and feel it's the best decision for *you* it's a great choice. Good luck on your new little girl!! Quote:
I would assume there is something irritating your kiddo. Dust, pollen, fleas, detergents, shampoos, etc can all be culprits. Good luck! |
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Ryder has sensitive skin and I use a fatty acid soap/detergent-free shampoo that really does well for him. If she has gotten over the rash, I would chuch that shampoo. Look for something soap-free and gentle, also avoid harsh fragrances. :) Good luck! |
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Thanks. She still has the little rash. Maybe I can just use that shampoo for her belly and use something more gentle for the rest of her. |
Everyone is going to have a different opinion, as someone mentioned. Try whatever food and see how it goes. This is what I did, but in time my Yorkie got picky and would sniff and literally walk away. I went thru 8+ foods...from "Feeder's Supply" (local pet store) to "Kroger's (grocery), and then to "Petsmart" where I found "Royal Canine". He loves this food and has stuck with it ever since. It won't hurt to switch if you find you puppy doesn't like a food. You just have to slowly switch him otherwise, they say a dog could have stomach problems. Good Luck in your choice |
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What about Natures recipe? anyone have any opinions on that one? |
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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 :p |
I wouldn't choose either but if I had to pick one it would be RC. If I fed RC it may not be the one designed for Yorkies. Ellie was on an RC prescription diet for a few days and she had an obvious intolerance to it. |
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? |
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
Yes...definitely, Wellness Just for Puppy....a great choice!! |
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So you just added a little bit of wet food to the mixture? |
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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. |
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I think she should stay with mama a bit longer also. |
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Can't wait to see pics!! Good luck with your puppy, hope she can stay with momma a few extra weeks :p |
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