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04-13-2009, 01:54 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: natchez,ms
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| what foods are good for yorkies i am feeding him iam"s he got ahold of some table scraps very small amt. but a very small puppy. has terrible diarrhea. i"ve been wondering since i got him if i should feed him something diff. we live in a small town so i will probably have to order online also are raw hide chew sticks bad for them he loves them so much. he is 18 wks old and poops too much i wonder if its the food i"m feeding him he poops 2 times for every feeding is this normal for this age puppy? |
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04-13-2009, 02:03 PM | #2 | |
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You'll get alot of different advice on the type of dog food you are feeding him....However I would NEVER feed Rawhide chews to your baby!! It is very dangerous....they make safer chews ....such as Bully sticks....that are very similiar to rawhide...but not dangerous.. I wouldn't be surprised that the rawhide is giving him diarrhea... You can do research on the best types of kibble to feed your little one...I personally only feed premium food to my girls...Iams isn't premium...do you have a Pet Store in town...they usually carry higher quality food...I wouldn't buy any dog food from walmart..or grocery stores they are all low quality foods.... And the type of food you feed could definately be why he is going potty so much...the better quality foods...the less poos... Please don't keep feeding him rawhide....just because he likes it doesn't mean it's safe! You can research what types of chews are safe for yorkies...Nylabones are safe...etc... Good luck!!!
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04-13-2009, 02:10 PM | #3 | |
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I can tell you that pups go potty a lot, but don't know if your guy's going too much. I can tell you that I feed Evo or Innova. I purchase these foods at Care A Lot pet supply. They have a web site if you do a net search for them. Potties are less frequent and solid. This is because of the quality of the food it is easily digestible. Welcome to YT!!! We love pictures if you have any to post
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04-13-2009, 02:10 PM | #4 |
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| I feed my babies Taste of the Wild. We buy it at Tractor Supply. I wouldn't give rawhide, mine just have toys for chewing or bully sticks. Good luck with your furbabyeverything will be fine |
04-13-2009, 02:47 PM | #5 |
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| Foods with a lot of fillers tend to make these little ones poop more. The one thing that is really bad for them is TABLE SCRAPS. Please don't feed him table scraps now or even in the future. There are a lot of people on here who's yorkies have pancreatitis, which can be deadly. If you change his food, you need to do it slowly over 7-10 days. starting with a little of the new food in with the old, and then add just a little more every day until he's fully changed over to the new |
04-13-2009, 02:51 PM | #6 | |
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04-13-2009, 03:02 PM | #7 |
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| My two eat Azmira Holistic dog food. They love raw and cooked carrots,watermelon,strawberries and bully sticks.
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04-13-2009, 03:08 PM | #8 |
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| Jackson loves Merrick brand's Before Grain line of food. It's about $15, I believe, for a 6lb bag. It lasts a while for him though. They have three flavors and he loves the Chicken and Buffalo flavors the best.
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04-13-2009, 03:48 PM | #9 |
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| I feed Molly Wellness for Puppies kibbles and occasionally feed her a few tbsp of canned food as a treat. She also gets yorkie yummies and Wellness puppy treats at times too. She also loves chewing on her bull sticks.
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04-13-2009, 04:21 PM | #10 |
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| I feed mine royal canin, you can get it from your vet. It's puppy formula for skin and digestion. How much of the food are you feeding him. Do you have scheduled times or do you free feed. I would talk to your vet to see what he recommends. You can also call the 800# on the dog food bag and they can calculate how much our baby needs. The supermarket dog food is full of fillers and they can be harsh on your babies stomach.
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04-13-2009, 04:30 PM | #11 | |
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04-13-2009, 04:37 PM | #12 |
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| I feed Noelle Solid Gold for puppies, she loves it and doesn't seem to have to potty too much. I don't feed her table food but the vet said when she gets a little older she can have some baby carrots which are great for her teeth. She loves Bully Sticks. The Wellness treats and the Yorkie Yummies for a reward. |
04-13-2009, 04:51 PM | #13 |
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| I also need help with food. I was also feeding IAMS. I thought that was good food. I have just purchased Nutro Natural Choice (chicken, rice and oatmeal) I have not started to use it yet. Before I open , does anyone know if this is a good food. My baby is 1 year now. |
04-13-2009, 06:18 PM | #14 |
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| Go for Quality! Use this site and pick a 5 or 6 star food for your little one. They are worth it! Dog Food Reviews - Main Index - Powered by ReviewPost I have to order mine too, I use Pet Food Supplies Dog Cat Bird ... PetFoodDirect.com
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04-13-2009, 06:21 PM | #15 | |
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I believe it's rated 1 or 2 on Dogfoodanalysis.com
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