What are you feeding your yorkies?

[Deb1]

I feed mine Nutrisca Holistic Lamb grain free/potato free. They have been on this food for a few months and are doing fantastic! We had lots of issues with upset tummys, itching and flaking skin, dull hair and tiny sores. Now all that is gone! It is a 5 star food and works for us.

[sandy simpson]

I believe Origen is very high in protein so check that out before you buy that food.

[xtine]

Originally Posted by sandy simpson

I believe Origen is very high in protein so check that out before you buy that food.

I'm aware of that, but on other dutch shepherd/german shepherd forums that was what was recommended and was given by most. I already purchased it anyway and she's not having any reactions. She is a very active dog so I don't think it should be a problem. I am slowly transitioning her to it, so if there is any kind of reaction (ie. diarrhea etc) then i'll taper her more slowly or if it's THAT terrible i'll take her to the vet.

My yorkies never had an issue either when they were on high protein diet (they were on innova EVO)

[smorton2186]

Originally Posted by Roccosmommy

Rocco gets Taste of the Wild (Sierra Mtn/ lamb) and absoluteley thrives on it. He was on Wellness for about a year - he loved it but his eyes were so runny. Not so with TOW - and he's a picky eater and still eats the dry kibble with no problem at all. No wet food.

I've been feeding my little Zyekies Wellness Core Small Breed since November and his eyes were always runny. I thought it was just a normal thing, but I'm thinking I'll try changing his food.

[Teresiana]

Originally Posted by Deb1

I feed mine Nutrisca Holistic Lamb grain free/potato free. They have been on this food for a few months and are doing fantastic! We had lots of issues with upset tummys, itching and flaking skin, dull hair and tiny sores. Now all that is gone! It is a 5 star food and works for us.

So glad you found something that works!! I know you were worried about the itchy skin issues. I'm just curious if you were able to pinpoint the ingredient that caused the allergy. I actually might give Nutrisca a try. I always see it & never tried it because I don't know anyone who feeds it. Good to hear it's working out for you!

[theallyeezy]

I'm feeding my Toby half of the Lotus dry kibble and half ProPlan Savor for puppies. He's so picky its annoying. I didn't want to put him on ProPlan cause I heard bad reviews about that. He's scratching a lot too so I'm thinking of switching him to something else again. Canine Caviar or Orijen? Maybe Taste of the Wild. So hard to find something my dog would like.

[ironmike86]

Originally Posted by xtine

I'm aware of that, but on other dutch shepherd/german shepherd forums that was what was recommended and was given by most. I already purchased it anyway and she's not having any reactions. She is a very active dog so I don't think it should be a problem. I am slowly transitioning her to it, so if there is any kind of reaction (ie. diarrhea etc) then i'll taper her more slowly or if it's THAT terrible i'll take her to the vet.

My yorkies never had an issue either when they were on high protein diet (they were on innova EVO)

I don't know if the other poster mixed up your post? Some ppl don't recommend high protein for Yorkies. But for your Shepherd its recommended. Dunno if the dogs were getting mixed up?

[FoxyRoxy12]

I feed Roxy Tuna in sunflower oil as she had a very dry coat as a pup, the vet recommended it and the amount of compliments her shiny coat gets is unreal!
I never thought dogs liked Tuna but as she gets minded in my mothers while I am in work, I do have to give my mother's two dogs the tuna too while I leave Roxy off in the mornings.
Other than the Tuna Roxy would eat Chicken flavoured dried dog nuts with a few bits of cooked meat in the evening but not too much.

[DewiWihardja]

I fed my BEI, 5 kg yorkie, Royal Canin. But since they changed the kibble formula (as much as I'm aware of the kibble form), I've changed it again to Orijen and maybe mix sometimes with Acana later. Poo poo sometimes soft, but mostly good. Good thing, no paw licking more just like others have claimed when they've changed their dog food to orijen.

The only thing I've to be very aware and paying attention is "portion". Actually, Orijen and Acana say that for 5 kg yorkie with less activity like mine is 60-75gr per day. Me, I feed him only 50 gr per day max as the feeding suggestion also says to adjust day by day according to his need to avoid soft poo.

Another thing I notice with Orijen is that he never vomits yellow more even when he's not eating 24 hours. With royal canin, when he's not in the mood of eating, he would vomit after 12-15 hrs without food.

I def won't change the food then, I will only use these two, hope they keep being available in Italy

[mynumberoneluv]

I'm feeding my Toby half of the Lotus dry kibble and half ProPlan Savor for puppies. He's so picky its annoying. I didn't want to put him on ProPlan cause I heard bad reviews about that. He's scratching a lot too so I'm thinking of switching him to something else again. Canine Caviar or Orijen? Maybe Taste of the Wild. So hard to find something my dog would like.[/QUOTE]


It really is not easy... I feed Canine Caviar. I have heard Orijen and Acana are both good. If I'm not mistaken "Taste of the Wild" had recalls in March/April 2012.

[Kaitlynx89]

It took me a while to find Izzy a food she would like.. Shes very picky as most Yorkies are! I had her on Royal Canin then she stopped eating it. My family always said she will eat if shes hungry enough but just barely reaching 3 poiunds she cant afford to lose weight especially at 10 months old! I tried a few kinds that she hated. She is now on Artemis puppy and she loves it .