So which one is the best dog food from my local pet food supplier? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

HeathenFaerie · 10-13-2011, 04:53 PM

They carry (If it makes any difference Jenks is 7 pounds and 3 years old)

Chicken soup for the soul

Canidae

Wellness

Natural Balance

Taste of the wild

Innova

Evo

Blue Buffalo
&
Eukabana

Britster · 10-13-2011, 06:05 PM

There is really no "best" dog food. Each dog may need something different, etc.

How active is Jenks? Is he in good shape, overweight, underweight, etc? Any other health concerns?

I am currently feeding Natural Balance and really pleased. I needed a food a bit lower in fat so I went with this, plus I like that it's limited ingredient.

Lots of people have great luck on TOTW and so did I when we fed it.

Innova is still a decent brand, IMO, but just to beware that it was bought out by Proctor & Gamble and it's caused some concern for some. EVO seems way too high in fat and protein for even my liking.

Good luck in whatever you choose

HeathenFaerie · 10-13-2011, 06:11 PM

He is seven pounds he feels sturdy though not fat. He is sort of active he does not do long walks but loves to run and jump inside. He is a little bit picky but not to bad.When I do convince him to walk with me he prefers to walk slowly or run back and forth not an actual walk per-say.

xoxodoglover89 · 10-13-2011, 08:48 PM

Taste of the Wild is a great food with a great price. I know quite a few people that feed this food and their dogs do extremely well on it. I feed Sasha Blue Buffalo Wilderness, their grain free line. She has been on it for about 3 years now and has done fantastic on this food. Like Britster said, there's no best dog food because every dog is different. One food that works for one dog may be absolutely horrible for another dog. All of the foods you listed are pretty good foods. Good luck with your search!

concretegurl · 10-15-2011, 01:42 AM

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TOTW...choosing the right flavor is dependent on your dog's dietary needs I feed the foul to all my dogs.

Evo is good, so is Innova I used to feed them, but went grainless and Evo is way too protein overkill and rich for Yorkies & min schnauzers. BB is good too I think it's overpriced though.
Chicken Soup...is junk Eukanuba is too.

HeathenFaerie · 10-15-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

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TOTW...choosing the right flavor is dependent on your dog's dietary needs I feed the foul to all my dogs.

Evo is good, so is Innova I used to feed them, but went grainless and Evo is way too protein overkill and rich for Yorkies & min schnauzers. BB is good too I think it's overpriced though.
Chicken Soup...is junk Eukanuba is too.

I wonder why I keep hearing so much good about the chicken soup ? The ingredients list didn't look that good?

Dc1011 · 10-15-2011, 10:12 AM

I feed my little Dex TOTW-wild sierra. He seems to enjoy it as I have never had an issue with him not wanting to eat it. I fed him on a schedule and according to the specifications of the manufacturer.
The only thing that I have noticed that I have been concerned about is the frequency that he is defecating...but this seems to be his normal "system" because when I had switched him to another brand he did the same thing.
I like TOTW because it is grain-free and it is reasonably priced compared to other grain-free brands.
Not sure if you have a "Feeder's Supply" near you, but they offer what is called 'feeder-repeater' and once you have purchased so many bags of the food you get one free--minus tax, of course

I hope you find something that your little one likes!

concretegurl · 10-15-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HeathenFaerie

I wonder why I keep hearing so much good about the chicken soup ? The ingredients list didn't look that good?

Marketing...it'sjust better than the nationally know brands but it's over priced and has low grade decent ingredient improperly formulated.
like all the major brands, purina, eukanuba kibbles and bits etc etc they are all grocery store crap kibble I wouldn't pass out to a homeless dog to eat, it would be animal cruelty in my opinion.

Start noticing who owns the majority of the these "competing" brands...junk

TOTW is the best in my opinion and it's also the cheapest of the decent dogs food kibbles-go figure.

BarbaraM · 10-15-2011, 11:40 AM

I have been giving my yorkie, bichon and poodle/bichon mix Nutrisca. The bichon is allergic to grains.

I switch from the chicken to the salmon every so often. They LOVE it.

HeathenFaerie · 10-15-2011, 05:22 PM

I am leaning towards TOTW. I think I will try that.

10-13-2011, 04:53 PM	#1
HeathenFaerie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westminster Posts: 97	So which one is the best dog food from my local pet food supplier? They carry (If it makes any difference Jenks is 7 pounds and 3 years old) Chicken soup for the soul Canidae Wellness Natural Balance Taste of the wild Innova Evo Blue Buffalo & Eukabana

10-13-2011, 06:05 PM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	There is really no "best" dog food. Each dog may need something different, etc. How active is Jenks? Is he in good shape, overweight, underweight, etc? Any other health concerns? I am currently feeding Natural Balance and really pleased. I needed a food a bit lower in fat so I went with this, plus I like that it's limited ingredient. Lots of people have great luck on TOTW and so did I when we fed it. Innova is still a decent brand, IMO, but just to beware that it was bought out by Proctor & Gamble and it's caused some concern for some. EVO seems way too high in fat and protein for even my liking. Good luck in whatever you choose __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

10-15-2011, 01:42 AM	#5
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Dog Food Reviews - Main Index - Powered by ReviewPost TOTW...choosing the right flavor is dependent on your dog's dietary needs I feed the foul to all my dogs. Evo is good, so is Innova I used to feed them, but went grainless and Evo is way too protein overkill and rich for Yorkies & min schnauzers. BB is good too I think it's overpriced though. Chicken Soup...is junk Eukanuba is too. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now! Last edited by concretegurl; 10-15-2011 at 01:47 AM.

10-15-2011, 11:40 AM	#9
BarbaraM Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: chicagoland Posts: 209	I have been giving my yorkie, bichon and poodle/bichon mix Nutrisca. The bichon is allergic to grains. I switch from the chicken to the salmon every so often. They LOVE it. __________________ TeddE SammE Gisele Member of Little Gentlemen's Club

10-13-2011, 06:11 PM	#3
HeathenFaerie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westminster Posts: 97	He is seven pounds he feels sturdy though not fat. He is sort of active he does not do long walks but loves to run and jump inside. He is a little bit picky but not to bad.When I do convince him to walk with me he prefers to walk slowly or run back and forth not an actual walk per-say.

10-13-2011, 08:48 PM	#4
xoxodoglover89 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 747	Taste of the Wild is a great food with a great price. I know quite a few people that feed this food and their dogs do extremely well on it. I feed Sasha Blue Buffalo Wilderness, their grain free line. She has been on it for about 3 years now and has done fantastic on this food. Like Britster said, there's no best dog food because every dog is different. One food that works for one dog may be absolutely horrible for another dog. All of the foods you listed are pretty good foods. Good luck with your search!

10-15-2011, 10:12 AM	#7
Dc1011 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mt Washington, ky, united states of America Posts: 54	I feed my little Dex TOTW-wild sierra. He seems to enjoy it as I have never had an issue with him not wanting to eat it. I fed him on a schedule and according to the specifications of the manufacturer. The only thing that I have noticed that I have been concerned about is the frequency that he is defecating...but this seems to be his normal "system" because when I had switched him to another brand he did the same thing. I like TOTW because it is grain-free and it is reasonably priced compared to other grain-free brands. Not sure if you have a "Feeder's Supply" near you, but they offer what is called 'feeder-repeater' and once you have purchased so many bags of the food you get one free--minus tax, of course I hope you find something that your little one likes!

10-15-2011, 05:22 PM	#10
HeathenFaerie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westminster Posts: 97	I am leaning towards TOTW. I think I will try that.