I refuse to feed my furbutts dog food!!!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

KristenDanielle · 05-08-2010, 03:24 AM

Good morning YorkieTalk! I was wondering if you could help me... I was reading a few threads and I can upon one about what is really in pet food and what is legally aloud to be put in it, and now I refuse to feed my furchildren dog food. I did some research online and I found a few homemade recipes but nothing great and my kids are fussy. So, anyone out there know what I could do or have some tips for me?

Chevy2 · 05-08-2010, 03:56 AM

I think we read the same thread. I however opted to try a "clean" dry puppy food instead of home cooking. Home cooking just isn't realistic for me but I commend those that can.

I switched to Halo chicken flavor for puppies and give her meat treats for training. I know the meat content is pretty low (according to this forum) so I just wanted to be sure she got enough

I bought mine at our local Petco and it's one of the more affordable in comparison to Blue Buffalo or Wellness. Good luck

BaxtersMommy · 05-08-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KristenDanielle

Good morning YorkieTalk! I was wondering if you could help me... I was reading a few threads and I can upon one about what is really in pet food and what is legally aloud to be put in it, and now I refuse to feed my furchildren dog food. I did some research online and I found a few homemade recipes but nothing great and my kids are fussy. So, anyone out there know what I could do or have some tips for me?

You just need to find a quality company.

RDB911 · 05-08-2010, 05:26 AM

Not all dog food is bad...there's some really good companies out there...you just have to do your homework

jencar98 · 05-08-2010, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RDB911

Not all dog food is bad...there's some really good companies out there...you just have to do your homework

You're right, there are a few good dog food companies still left, you just have to be diligent about your research.

I do home prepare meals with a recipe provided by a canine nutritionist. But I also feed Wysong Nurture w/pheasant and other Wysong foods, especially with my foster dogs. They have to be on some kibble so that when they are adopted they will be used to a kibble, because I realize, not everyone will home prepare. Also, when we travel my dogs will be used to a kibble too.

Ladymom · 05-08-2010, 08:11 AM

I home cook for Lady because of her age and multiple health issues. Up until a few years ago I fed her high quality commercial food, most recently Nature's Variety Prairie. If she hadn't developed liver disease from years of seizure medications, I would have continued feeding it.

Homecooking has to be done correctly or it can actually hurt your dog. The calcium to phosphorus ratio especially has to be correct or dogs can develop cardiac, skeletal and neurological problems. If you do decide to homecook, you need to follow a recipe prepared by a canine nutritionist which contains all the necessary supplements. You also have to get a complete blood chemistry done six months after switching to make sure all her nutritional needs are being met.

The article "What's Really in Pet Foods" refers mostly to the pet food you find at the grocery store. There really are some excellent premium foods out there, but you must get them at a doggie boutique.

bsmother · 05-10-2010, 04:54 AM

Precious has a very sensitive stomach and I had to fine a VERY good line of dog food for her. I found Dick Van Patten. It is allergy free, no fillers, and no grains. Precious gets the Duck and Potato. Before giving her this she would not eat well, she is very picky when it comes to her food. Plus, she got sick from all the fillers and by-products they put in foods now. Now that she gets this food she looks forward to being fed and she is MUCH more healthier!!! SHE LOVES IT!!!

PS She gets both the moist and the kibbles of the same flavor

ARCHIE · 05-10-2010, 05:07 AM

It's scary to read articles like the one that was posted. However, there
are lot's of good kibble on the market. It's important to get the right
vitamins and nutrients and home cooking may not provide them all.
I feed Natural Balance Organic and home cook. Fresh boiled chicken breast
and veggies added. If your dog is not allergic to chicken that's the way
to go as far as adding additional protein IF your dog food is low in protein
to begin with. Supper market dog food is the pit's. Whenever I'm behind
someone in line and I see BENIFICIAL in their basket I want to scream.
It's just plain garbage as many other's on the shelve's.
I'm sure you'll find the right food if you just read around here.
I think there's a sticky in food and health regarding healthy
kibble and how each is rated.

KristenDanielle · 05-10-2010, 05:14 AM

I bought Natural Balance Organic dog food in the roll and Zoey was not impressed at all! She gave me the 'How dare you try to feed me that crap, if you eat it first then maybe I'll try it' face. I'm going to the pet store today and I'm going to take a peek in there. Zoey eats dry food from her vet by the way and she only eats it when she is picky or if the other dogs eat it because she is selfish lol!

ARCHIE · 05-10-2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KristenDanielle

I bought Natural Balance Organic dog food in the roll and Zoey was not impressed at all! She gave me the 'How dare you try to feed me that crap, if you eat it first then maybe I'll try it' face. I'm going to the pet store today and I'm going to take a peek in there. Zoey eats dry food from her vet by the way and she only eats it when she is picky or if the other dogs eat it because she is selfish lol!

I don't concider NB Organic kibble or roll "CRAP".
I feed it to Buddy and my trainer uses the roll for treats while
training dog's. I would be alittle more careful with your wording.

KristenDanielle · 05-10-2010, 05:52 AM

I never said that I called it crap. I said that my dog looked at me like SHE thought it was, and she refused to eat it.

ARCHIE · 05-10-2010, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KristenDanielle

I never said that I called it crap. I said that my dog looked at me like SHE thought it was, and she refused to eat it.

Well since dog's don't think in human thoughts than it's obvious those were
your words and not your dog's. I am not here to argue with you I was
only trying to be helpful and calling the food I considered CRAP was just
pain rude.

If a dog is hungary enough it will eat! It's the human's who drive themselves
nut's in pleasing their pet's, not the pet's refusing to eat not worthy food.

hugz4all4 · 05-10-2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Well since dog's don't think in human thoughts than it's obvious those were
your words and not your dog's. I am not here to argue with you I was
only trying to be helpful and calling the food I considered CRAP was just
pain rude.

If a dog is hungary enough it will eat! It's the human's who drive themselves
nut's in pleasing their pet's, not the pet's refusing to eat not worthy food.

I agree with the end of this post 100 percent. My dogs were on SD and did just fine. I joined 2 groups (one for toypoodles and this one) and was told.. sometimes in a very nasty way HOW bad sd was so I started my research on new foods. This started about 2 years ago. I spent countless of hours, money, and time on finding the "IT" food for my dogs. What I ended up with was..sick and picky dogs, and being broke.

I did eventually find a food that worked and for the last few weeks my dogs have transformed into totally new dogs. I will not never listen to anyone again about how bad the food is that Im feeding. I know what works for MY dogs and I dont care what anyone else thinks about it..

Everyone needs to do their own research and decide for themselves and thier dogs what works for them.
Telling someone the food that they are feeding is "crap" imo is rude and uncalled for. Just because your dog "looked at you funny" and you interpeted as she was telling you it was "crap" deosnt means that the food isnt good. I dont agree with feeding homecooked, raw or high protien diets but I dont tell people they are feeding thier dog "crap".
I will get off my soapbox now.. can you tell this is a touchy subject for me..

WV~Yorkies · 05-10-2010, 06:38 AM

I think people worry to much about their adult dogs eating.. puppies and momma's or dogs with health problems now that is different. If they are hungry they will eat. I have not bought 1 food mine would refuse but I don't fuss. They might not gobbled it down right that minute but give them time they will eat. I think owners make them fussy eaters. I free feed Natural Balance Kibble and I use the roll food for treats or extra caloires for mom.

bsmother · 05-10-2010, 07:10 AM

I would have to agree with the fact that we do spend a lot of time stewing over the fact "is it good for my dog?" I do have to watch what I give Precious though, she had a BAD episode of Pancreatitis just a few weeks ago. She spent a few days in the hospital due to it. I was told to watch what I fed her, I can't give her all the things that normally goes into making dog food. Her stomach can not handle it like others can. She also has to have little fat, something else her stomach does not handle. Don't get me wrong. I have a Rottie also and she eats EVERYTHING (within reason of, course). But, she has never had any problems with her food, treats, or cleaning up the floor after my daughter. I was actually surprised when Precious got sick and was told about her eating habits... I just did not know this could happen.

05-08-2010, 03:24 AM	#1
KristenDanielle Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lond Island, New York Posts: 39 Blog Entries: 1	I refuse to feed my furbutts dog food!!!!! Good morning YorkieTalk! I was wondering if you could help me... I was reading a few threads and I can upon one about what is really in pet food and what is legally aloud to be put in it, and now I refuse to feed my furchildren dog food. I did some research online and I found a few homemade recipes but nothing great and my kids are fussy. So, anyone out there know what I could do or have some tips for me? __________________ ~~ KristenDanielle & Zoey Lynn ~~

05-08-2010, 03:56 AM	#2
Chevy2 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Charles, La, United States Posts: 325	I think we read the same thread. I however opted to try a "clean" dry puppy food instead of home cooking. Home cooking just isn't realistic for me but I commend those that can. I switched to Halo chicken flavor for puppies and give her meat treats for training. I know the meat content is pretty low (according to this forum) so I just wanted to be sure she got enough I bought mine at our local Petco and it's one of the more affordable in comparison to Blue Buffalo or Wellness. Good luck __________________ Mom to 3 skin-kids and one furbaby SAHM and full time photographer

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05-08-2010, 08:11 AM	#6
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I home cook for Lady because of her age and multiple health issues. Up until a few years ago I fed her high quality commercial food, most recently Nature's Variety Prairie. If she hadn't developed liver disease from years of seizure medications, I would have continued feeding it. Homecooking has to be done correctly or it can actually hurt your dog. The calcium to phosphorus ratio especially has to be correct or dogs can develop cardiac, skeletal and neurological problems. If you do decide to homecook, you need to follow a recipe prepared by a canine nutritionist which contains all the necessary supplements. You also have to get a complete blood chemistry done six months after switching to make sure all her nutritional needs are being met. The article "What's Really in Pet Foods" refers mostly to the pet food you find at the grocery store. There really are some excellent premium foods out there, but you must get them at a doggie boutique. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

05-10-2010, 05:07 AM	#8
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	It's scary to read articles like the one that was posted. However, there are lot's of good kibble on the market. It's important to get the right vitamins and nutrients and home cooking may not provide them all. I feed Natural Balance Organic and home cook. Fresh boiled chicken breast and veggies added. If your dog is not allergic to chicken that's the way to go as far as adding additional protein IF your dog food is low in protein to begin with. Supper market dog food is the pit's. Whenever I'm behind someone in line and I see BENIFICIAL in their basket I want to scream. It's just plain garbage as many other's on the shelve's. I'm sure you'll find the right food if you just read around here. I think there's a sticky in food and health regarding healthy kibble and how each is rated. Last edited by ARCHIE; 05-10-2010 at 05:09 AM.

05-10-2010, 04:54 AM	#7
bsmother YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daybrook, WV Posts: 3	Precious has a very sensitive stomach and I had to fine a VERY good line of dog food for her. I found Dick Van Patten. It is allergy free, no fillers, and no grains. Precious gets the Duck and Potato. Before giving her this she would not eat well, she is very picky when it comes to her food. Plus, she got sick from all the fillers and by-products they put in foods now. Now that she gets this food she looks forward to being fed and she is MUCH more healthier!!! SHE LOVES IT!!! PS She gets both the moist and the kibbles of the same flavor

05-10-2010, 05:14 AM	#9
KristenDanielle Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lond Island, New York Posts: 39 Blog Entries: 1	I bought Natural Balance Organic dog food in the roll and Zoey was not impressed at all! She gave me the 'How dare you try to feed me that crap, if you eat it first then maybe I'll try it' face. I'm going to the pet store today and I'm going to take a peek in there. Zoey eats dry food from her vet by the way and she only eats it when she is picky or if the other dogs eat it because she is selfish lol! __________________ ~~ KristenDanielle & Zoey Lynn ~~

05-10-2010, 05:52 AM	#11
KristenDanielle Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lond Island, New York Posts: 39 Blog Entries: 1	I never said that I called it crap. I said that my dog looked at me like SHE thought it was, and she refused to eat it. __________________ ~~ KristenDanielle & Zoey Lynn ~~

05-10-2010, 06:38 AM	#14
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	I think people worry to much about their adult dogs eating.. puppies and momma's or dogs with health problems now that is different. If they are hungry they will eat. I have not bought 1 food mine would refuse but I don't fuss. They might not gobbled it down right that minute but give them time they will eat. I think owners make them fussy eaters. I free feed Natural Balance Kibble and I use the roll food for treats or extra caloires for mom. __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

05-10-2010, 07:10 AM	#15
bsmother YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daybrook, WV Posts: 3	I would have to agree with the fact that we do spend a lot of time stewing over the fact "is it good for my dog?" I do have to watch what I give Precious though, she had a BAD episode of Pancreatitis just a few weeks ago. She spent a few days in the hospital due to it. I was told to watch what I fed her, I can't give her all the things that normally goes into making dog food. Her stomach can not handle it like others can. She also has to have little fat, something else her stomach does not handle. Don't get me wrong. I have a Rottie also and she eats EVERYTHING (within reason of, course). But, she has never had any problems with her food, treats, or cleaning up the floor after my daughter. I was actually surprised when Precious got sick and was told about her eating habits... I just did not know this could happen.