Please help with food

[Leigh22]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

It is best to feed Yorkies kibble...good for their teeth. Canned food also causes bad breath. I don't know why your vet would recommend canned food. Maybe cause your pup is teething? I would just moisten the kibble w/a little water. Never liked canned food. IMO.

I also think its odd the vet would recommend that. In my experience though, when a dog bites into kibble, the point of the tooth penetrates and shatters the dry food, and doesn't do much for wiping away tartar on the bottom of teeth. It does help a little but its something I would keep an eye on. Speaking of tartar though, smaller breed dogs often have more crowded teeth, providing areas where plaque and tartar easily accumulate. The canned food is really bad for tartar build up. I'm not sure what it is in the canned food that causes it though.

This should give you some good info to help you pick: Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble. Good luck

[ItIsSad]

I was getting Royal Canine for my yorkie, too, but they said pup's too young to get the Royal Canine.

How old must he be so that he can start feeding on Royal Canine? I just want to give the best for my baby.

[jnsasha]

Thanks everyone for all your help and advice.

[KJLive]

Originally Posted by ItIsSad

I was getting Royal Canine for my yorkie, too, but they said pup's too young to get the Royal Canine.

How old must he be so that he can start feeding on Royal Canine? I just want to give the best for my baby.

Royal Canin has two puppy formulas. One is Puppy 33 and the other is Inside Puppy 28.
At 10 months of age Royal Canin then offers a Yorkshire Terrier mix.

[KJLive]

Originally Posted by jnsasha

Thanks everyone for all your help and advice.

Confused more now than ever, eh? LOL!