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Is this food ok? Toby won best all breed puppy at a show the other day, and I was given a bag of food from the sponsors. At the minute he is on Arden grange puppy and I am thinking of moving him to Orijen Puppy. Should I mix this in as well, or should I "donate" it? It is a petstore own brand. (jollyes?) Lifestage Puppy/Junior is a premium food made with the very best ingredients to help your puppy grow and develop into a healthy and active adult. Also, since it has been carefully formulated by nutritionists, additional supplements are not required. It is also ideal for pregnant and lactating bitches. Ingredients: Chicken meat meal (min 36%), rice, corn, chicken oil, barley, fish meal, whole egg, sugar beet pulp, brewers yeasts, whole linseed, salmon oil, vitamins, minerals, DL-methionine, rosemary. Key features include: Free from wheat gluten, artificial colours, flavours and preservatives Contains natural plant extracts and organic selenium Optimum calciumphosphorus ratio Enriched with omega-3 oils to promote a healthy skin & glossy coat Typical Analysis Protein: 30% Oil: 20% Fibre: 2.2% Ash: 7% Vitamin A: 20,000 IU/kg Vitamin D3: 1,500 IU/kg Vitamin E (as alpha tocopherol): 180 IU/kg Copper (as copper sulphate): 26 mg/k |
I don't personally know this food, but I think the Vitamin E is less than optimal. The best level of Vitamin E is 400IU. I also don't like the corn in the ingredients. But maybe someone who knows this food can help you some more. |
I don't know the food either but to me it has to much protein. My personally feeling are that yorkies don't do as well on real high protein food. I may be wrong but would like to hear what others think. I never feed any foods that are higher than 28% protein. |
As far as I know, the protein content can be anywhere from 24 to 33%. A food with 24% would obviously be a diet/weight-loss food. Mine get a diet with 33% protein, but June is still a puppy and Cash needs the energy for flyball, so I guess it would be less for a pet with less energy requirements. |
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I personally love the high protein diets. Dogs are carnivores so they are, by nature, meat eaters. Their bodies are designed to digest high amounts of meats, which is protein, and have no need for grains. The high-protein foods are the most carnivorous diets available IMO. The only concern is if a dog has been diagnosed with liver, kidney or pancreas disease. A lower protein diet may then be recommended. |
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I don't like the corn or sugar beet pulp. The protein is probably fine. There is no mention of the calcium and phosphorus levels though. Those are pretty critical. Depending on how much you have, you could try to mix it with your other food, or you can donate it (which is always appreciated) if you decide not to use it. Personally, I would prefer not to use it. |
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