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Maxwell2405 · 09-20-2012, 04:09 PM

Do any of you use this food, Eukanuba Puppy Small Breed? Is it a good food? Or should I plan to transition my new 12 wo pup to something else, something better? Thanks!

lynzy420 · 09-20-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxwell2405

Do any of you use this food, Eukanuba Puppy Small Breed? Is it a good food? Or should I plan to transition my new 12 wo pup to something else, something better? Thanks!

After trying all brands I have settled on Blue which has a great reputation and no recalls...so far.

If its working for your pup then I would talk to your vet and a nutritionist to see what they REALLY recommend.

Home cooking is obviously the best food for your pup and many people here do it.

Prior to Yorkies my LARGE dogs ate Generic food, I know, I know...but for them it worked they ALL lived to ripe old ages (except for the one that was exposed to rat poison via a possum he caught)...anyways, I guess its up to you and what you want to do and what works best for your pup.

I definitely think Yorkies and probably small dogs in general are more sensitive to foods...digestively speaking, but I'm no pro! Realistically there are millions of dogs a year eating Eukanuba dog food. I know they have had recalls in the past but hopefully someone with better info will come along and answer....

There are many threads on the forum regarding food, plug it in to the search box.

Good luck!

Yorkiemom1 · 09-20-2012, 07:42 PM

Do we remember when we were little grls, and we got a new doll? The very first thing I did with my new doll was take her home, strip her clothes off AND BATHE HER!! I have talked with alot of women down thru the years, and they too, could not wait to bathe that doll or wash her hair! I have noticed the very first thing new owners want to do when they get that adorable, bewildered, confused, a little frightened baby home, where it is trying to adjust to new smells, new people, new noises, new sights, new surroundings, new routine, etc is THEY WANT TO IMMEDIATELY CHANGE THE FOOD THE BREEDER HAS THE BABY ON!!!! Why is this such a priority with new owners??? Why do you think, especially if you have a breeder that perhaps KNOWS what she is doing, why do you feel the food that she has weaned the baby on, has to go, and go NOW!!! IF YOUR PUPPY IS NOT HAVING UNTOWARD EFFECTS FROM THE FOOD IT IS ON, COMING TO YOU, FOR GOODNESS SAKE, LET THE BABY GET ADJUSTED TO ALL THE NEW STUFF AROUND HIM BEFORE YOU GO CHANGING THE ONLY THING HE HAS LEFT THAT EVEN HAS THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF FAMILIARITY FOR HIM!!!! I dont mean 10-15 minutes....I am talking maybe 8 months, maybe when you start changing him from a puppy blend to adult life stage kibble/food.....that is plenty of time to do earth shattering, jaw dropping, soul jerking changes in that baby's food!

Lovetodream88 · 09-20-2012, 09:52 PM

I am not a big fan but I would wait a month or two before switching food.

Maxwell2405 · 09-21-2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Do we remember when we were little grls, and we got a new doll? The very first thing I did with my new doll was take her home, strip her clothes off AND BATHE HER!! I have talked with alot of women down thru the years, and they too, could not wait to bathe that doll or wash her hair! I have noticed the very first thing new owners want to do when they get that adorable, bewildered, confused, a little frightened baby home, where it is trying to adjust to new smells, new people, new noises, new sights, new surroundings, new routine, etc is THEY WANT TO IMMEDIATELY CHANGE THE FOOD THE BREEDER HAS THE BABY ON!!!! Why is this such a priority with new owners??? Why do you think, especially if you have a breeder that perhaps KNOWS what she is doing, why do you feel the food that she has weaned the baby on, has to go, and go NOW!!! IF YOUR PUPPY IS NOT HAVING UNTOWARD EFFECTS FROM THE FOOD IT IS ON, COMING TO YOU, FOR GOODNESS SAKE, LET THE BABY GET ADJUSTED TO ALL THE NEW STUFF AROUND HIM BEFORE YOU GO CHANGING THE ONLY THING HE HAS LEFT THAT EVEN HAS THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF FAMILIARITY FOR HIM!!!! I dont mean 10-15 minutes....I am talking maybe 8 months, maybe when you start changing him from a puppy blend to adult life stage kibble/food.....that is plenty of time to do earth shattering, jaw dropping, soul jerking changes in that baby's food!

Wow - I guess you have some passionate feelings here, Yorkiemom1. I absolutely agree that a new pup going to his forever home is going to be in for a lot of changes. Agreed. BUT. You make some assumptions here that aren't valid, at least for me. I never said (and never meant to imply) that I would change his food on day 1 -- I was just soliciting opinions about that particular food from the group.

Eukanuba isn't one of the highest rated foods - but it also isn't junk. So maybe, just maybe, it's that "in-between" food that the breeder decided was "good enough" for her new litters....the "sweet spot", if you will, for her, as far as quality for the price. I really don't know. But it's very possible.

Oh, and by the way, I was never one of "those girls" who stripped down their baby dolls. I would just love my new baby doll the way she was when she was given to me.

Maxwell2405 · 09-21-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lynzy420

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There are many threads on the forum regarding food, plug it in to the search box.

Good luck!

Thank you, lynzy420, for this suggestion. It gave me some good prior posts to look at about the Eukanuba food compared to others.

BLowry · 09-21-2012, 04:00 AM

The breeder I bought Bentley from was feeding foster and smith. I did change him over, gradually because I have 2 others that ate a different food. I wanted them all on the same thing. My own personal feelings, I wouldn't feed Eukanuba because it has by products in it and they test it on animals. But, you have to feed him what you feel comfortable feeding him. If he likes this food and doing well on it (and you want to change to something better) wait a bit...do it gradually by adding a little bit of the new food to the eukanuba each day until he is completely switched over. I agree with the above poster...don't want to make too many changes too soon good luck with your new pup!

Lovetodream88 · 09-21-2012, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BLowry

The breeder I bought Bentley from was feeding foster and smith. I did change him over, gradually because I have 2 others that ate a different food. I wanted them all on the same thing. My own personal feelings, I wouldn't feed Eukanuba because it has by products in it and they test it on animals. But, you have to feed him what you feel comfortable feeding him. If he likes this food and doing well on it (and you want to change to something better) wait a bit...do it gradually by adding a little bit of the new food to the eukanuba each day until he is completely switched over. I agree with the above poster...don't want to make too many changes too soon good luck with your new pup!

When some one says they test on animals with dog food what exactly do they mean? Like are the evil about it or do they just set a bowl of food down and see if the dog likes it?

richards6402 · 09-21-2012, 04:39 AM

Macy came from a breeder that feed Eukanuba also. I waited until she was ready to go from puppy food to adult food and made the switch then. She was probably around 11 to 12 months old.

Yorkiemom1 · 09-21-2012, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by richards6402

Macy came from a breeder that feed Eukanuba also. I waited until she was ready to go from puppy food to adult food and made the switch then. She was probably around 11 to 12 months old.

Now thats what I'm talkin 'bout!!! I do not feed Eukanuba, but as long as the pup is tolerating it, or any other dog food, try to make the transition from birth home to your new home as easy and stress free as possible, for the baby!

Micah my love · 09-21-2012, 06:11 AM

I used Eukanuba for years with very good results...we now feed Fromm's and it is great

Yorkiemom1 · 09-21-2012, 06:44 AM

[QUOTE=Maxwell2405;4019973]Wow - I guess you have some passionate feelings here, Yorkiemom1. I absolutely agree that a new pup going to his forever home is going to be in for a lot of changes. Agreed. BUT. You make some assumptions here that aren't valid, at least for me. I never said (and never meant to imply) that I would change his food on day 1 -- I was just soliciting opinions about that particular food from the group.

Sorry!! Yes, I do!! Seems like that is what everyone wants to do as soon as they get their baby home! Sorry if I came on too "passionate" , but my priority(passion) is for the pups and their well being. If you go back over the years and read the posts, and see the number of people that get their new puppy, and then within a month, they have started changing food around, the pups get confused, and then you have a puppy that wont eat ANYTHING....and then the baby gets diarrhea from the stress of it all! Everyone on here that has been around, has a passion for their favorite dog food/meal preparation...I dont even go there, because you need to do whatever is best for your pup and you....I just hate to see this added stressor of changing the pups food, on a new puppy that is trying to get used to everything he already has no control over....I am sorry if what I was trying to make a point about (switching food around, first rattle out of the box), was to blunt...I DID try to lighten it up with the "girls" and their doll baths...but you didnt do that either, so I missed the mark there too!!! Once again, sorry!

BLowry · 09-21-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

When some one says they test on animals with dog food what exactly do they mean? Like are the evil about it or do they just set a bowl of food down and see if the dog likes it?

I watched a video on this...some of the dogs had really bad reactions to the food....seizures....it was HORRIBLE!!! the dogs were just laying there jerking around...I had to shut it off...couldn't watch it anymore.

ancora_imparo · 09-22-2012, 06:22 AM

We switched right away-I think ours had Jaeger on Eukanuba or Iams....Whatever it was, he wasnt doing well on it. His coat looks so much better on Fromm, and he's not super itchy anymore.

dottiesyrky · 09-22-2012, 07:41 AM

Hey Yorkie Mom. Be kind!!
The poor mom to a new pup was only asking for advice and did not need, or I am sure, expect such a dressing down.
We talk a lot here about feeding our babies premium food and not giving the supermarket food. Posters are often chided for feeding the food mentioned above.
So when someone asks a perfectly innocent question please be considerate and don't take out your passions on her/him. This kind of post can really hurt a new poster and may make them fear asking for advice again.
I just feel bad when some of our members treat others this way.
I guess now I will be the bad guy!

09-20-2012, 04:09 PM	#1
Maxwell2405 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 119	Breeder uses Eukanuba Puppy Small Breed Do any of you use this food, Eukanuba Puppy Small Breed? Is it a good food? Or should I plan to transition my new 12 wo pup to something else, something better? Thanks!

09-20-2012, 09:52 PM	#4
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,247	I am not a big fan but I would wait a month or two before switching food. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

09-21-2012, 04:00 AM	#7
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	The breeder I bought Bentley from was feeding foster and smith. I did change him over, gradually because I have 2 others that ate a different food. I wanted them all on the same thing. My own personal feelings, I wouldn't feed Eukanuba because it has by products in it and they test it on animals. But, you have to feed him what you feel comfortable feeding him. If he likes this food and doing well on it (and you want to change to something better) wait a bit...do it gradually by adding a little bit of the new food to the eukanuba each day until he is completely switched over. I agree with the above poster...don't want to make too many changes too soon good luck with your new pup! __________________ Brenda

09-21-2012, 04:39 AM	#9
richards6402 Love My Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 1,507	Macy came from a breeder that feed Eukanuba also. I waited until she was ready to go from puppy food to adult food and made the switch then. She was probably around 11 to 12 months old. __________________ Karen, mama to Macy and Molly It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. (Mark Twain)

09-21-2012, 06:11 AM	#11
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	I used Eukanuba for years with very good results...we now feed Fromm's and it is great __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

09-20-2012, 07:42 PM	#3
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	Do we remember when we were little grls, and we got a new doll? The very first thing I did with my new doll was take her home, strip her clothes off AND BATHE HER!! I have talked with alot of women down thru the years, and they too, could not wait to bathe that doll or wash her hair! I have noticed the very first thing new owners want to do when they get that adorable, bewildered, confused, a little frightened baby home, where it is trying to adjust to new smells, new people, new noises, new sights, new surroundings, new routine, etc is THEY WANT TO IMMEDIATELY CHANGE THE FOOD THE BREEDER HAS THE BABY ON!!!! Why is this such a priority with new owners??? Why do you think, especially if you have a breeder that perhaps KNOWS what she is doing, why do you feel the food that she has weaned the baby on, has to go, and go NOW!!! IF YOUR PUPPY IS NOT HAVING UNTOWARD EFFECTS FROM THE FOOD IT IS ON, COMING TO YOU, FOR GOODNESS SAKE, LET THE BABY GET ADJUSTED TO ALL THE NEW STUFF AROUND HIM BEFORE YOU GO CHANGING THE ONLY THING HE HAS LEFT THAT EVEN HAS THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF FAMILIARITY FOR HIM!!!! I dont mean 10-15 minutes....I am talking maybe 8 months, maybe when you start changing him from a puppy blend to adult life stage kibble/food.....that is plenty of time to do earth shattering, jaw dropping, soul jerking changes in that baby's food!

09-21-2012, 06:44 AM	#12
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	[QUOTE=Maxwell2405;4019973]Wow - I guess you have some passionate feelings here, Yorkiemom1. I absolutely agree that a new pup going to his forever home is going to be in for a lot of changes. Agreed. BUT. You make some assumptions here that aren't valid, at least for me. I never said (and never meant to imply) that I would change his food on day 1 -- I was just soliciting opinions about that particular food from the group. Sorry!! Yes, I do!! Seems like that is what everyone wants to do as soon as they get their baby home! Sorry if I came on too "passionate" , but my priority(passion) is for the pups and their well being. If you go back over the years and read the posts, and see the number of people that get their new puppy, and then within a month, they have started changing food around, the pups get confused, and then you have a puppy that wont eat ANYTHING....and then the baby gets diarrhea from the stress of it all! Everyone on here that has been around, has a passion for their favorite dog food/meal preparation...I dont even go there, because you need to do whatever is best for your pup and you....I just hate to see this added stressor of changing the pups food, on a new puppy that is trying to get used to everything he already has no control over....I am sorry if what I was trying to make a point about (switching food around, first rattle out of the box), was to blunt...I DID try to lighten it up with the "girls" and their doll baths...but you didnt do that either, so I missed the mark there too!!! Once again, sorry!

09-22-2012, 06:22 AM	#14
ancora_imparo YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Douglasville, GA USA Posts: 354	We switched right away-I think ours had Jaeger on Eukanuba or Iams....Whatever it was, he wasnt doing well on it. His coat looks so much better on Fromm, and he's not super itchy anymore. __________________ jamie and Jaeger

09-22-2012, 07:41 AM	#15
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	Maxwell food Hey Yorkie Mom. Be kind!! The poor mom to a new pup was only asking for advice and did not need, or I am sure, expect such a dressing down. We talk a lot here about feeding our babies premium food and not giving the supermarket food. Posters are often chided for feeding the food mentioned above. So when someone asks a perfectly innocent question please be considerate and don't take out your passions on her/him. This kind of post can really hurt a new poster and may make them fear asking for advice again. I just feel bad when some of our members treat others this way. I guess now I will be the bad guy!