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12-27-2013, 05:07 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2004
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| Organic food and multivitamins? Hello, I have recently changed my diet to eat much healthier and I want to do the same for my two Yorkies (10 and 8 years old). I'd like to know which organic foods and multivitamins you guys and gals can recommend? I'm looking for top of the line things: healthiest ingredients, organic, no additives, GMOs, etc. Thanks so much! |
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12-27-2013, 08:17 PM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Dogs don't need any vitamins unless there food is unbalanced.
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12-28-2013, 05:39 AM | #3 |
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| I'm using Wellness Super 5 Mix for Seniors. Was recommended by someone, but I'd like to know everyone's thoughts. |
12-28-2013, 12:35 PM | #4 | |
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12-28-2013, 02:52 PM | #5 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| There is no need for vitamins with this food.
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12-28-2013, 06:45 PM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Member | dog I feed my two Yorkies the Wellness Super 5 mix complete health dry food and use the Wellness canned 95% chicken. I mix a little in their dry. This is an excellent food. My poodle breeder who is married to Dr. Brad Patterson, a great vet in Camarillo uses this food for her show dogs. She gives them all this food, even the seniors. You have chosen a good dog food. |
12-29-2013, 10:46 AM | #7 |
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| You can add omega 3 supplements, like fish oil. You should talk to your vet to ok this, my vet actually offered it for my guys. It's good for their (& our's) brain, eyes, digestive health, hair, heart, joints & immunity. I like fish oil from a named fish, like anchovy, herring, salmon or sardine oil w/EPA+DHA. I've heard that krill oil is excellent for both human & pets.
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12-30-2013, 09:09 AM | #8 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I feed pre-made raw by Primal, and most of their ingredients are organic. I like raw also bc the natural enzymes in the meat are intact, rather than cooked out. As far as vitamins, it's really up to you. I like to give probiotics a few times a week and/or fish oil (Ark Naturals Royal Coat Express). For probios and supplements, I like this vendor: Natures Farmacy Inc.
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12-30-2013, 11:44 PM | #9 |
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| Processed pet food that is complete and balanced doesn't need to be supplemented. It is really up to you. I only add supps if it is medically indicated. IMO, it is a big industry taking a lot of money from people unfairly and unnecessarily. Fish oil is popular. Most pups (that aren't fat intolerant) do fine with it. But there is no established minimum dose. There is a certain amount thought to alter tissue levels, but it is not an exact science. I'd base the decision to use a senior food on how your pups are doing and their labs. A normal senior does not need low protein, but potentially lower phosphorus. There are bo definitions for senior food. Each company decides what it should look like. But there is a lot of back engineering going on with smalker companies.
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01-05-2014, 08:54 AM | #10 |
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| Good site to rate store-bought dog food Hi there, We're new to this site, so first, hello! We have a new Yorkie and are researching how best to feed him. We came across a good link that rates the commercial dog foods already out there: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-dog-foods/. After reading that, we started looking into home cooked recipes, but came across the following article that says that 85% of cooked recipes are not balanced: http://news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=10666. We actually contacted the folks at UC Davis, but their reply was they couldn't just share one of the recipes that was accurate; We would have to go through a process to meet with one of their veterinary nutritionists and draw up a customized recipe for my dog's needs. We still might do this. But wanted to share what We've found so far. If anyone has any of the "winning" recipes, We'd love to see it! Thanks in advance for your thoughts! James and Kristen |
01-06-2014, 10:07 AM | #11 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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01-06-2014, 10:38 PM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oklahoma City
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| I think there is no need for vitamins. Thanks a lot. |
01-07-2014, 06:49 AM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2004
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| Thanks for all the replies! |
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