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capt_noonie · 07-17-2015, 12:08 PM

If it works for your dog then I wouldn't change. Everyone has their own opinions on what is good and what is bad in dog food.

For example, a lot of people trust the Dog Food Advisor, and I have to admit I did in the beginning too. Then I found out he is a dentist for humans and tries to sell stuff to you. Although not everything he says is false. What I did learn from him is to look at dog food advertisements with a critical eye, and take advice with a grain of salt. Why does dog food need to have artificial colors when dog's are supposedly color blind? What is the difference between "meat by products" and "beef by products"? etc, etc.

In the end, I feel if your dog is having normal small, relatively non smelly poops and eats and plays fine, the food you are giving them is probably ok. Sure you can spend more money on the most expensive food but will it make a difference in your dog? I fed Royal Canin before. $20+ a bag. It didn't help Uni's coat at all bc her genetics are just she has a poor coat. Just like me, no matter what brand of shampoo I use, it's not going to give me hair like Gisele Bunchen.

Personally we feed Holistic Select here. It's about $13/bag, I like the ingredients, and Uni and Toto actually like eating it. I haven't had to change brands since I started feeding it. Uni used to change her mind and turn her nose up at food every few bags on one brand. I've tried them all it seems! We've been on HS for 4+ years now.

patchesmom10 · 07-17-2015, 01:31 PM

Ann thanks for posting

XenaLee · 07-24-2015, 10:18 AM

Thank you for this. As a new dog owner I always look at her poop and google to make sure she is ok. This is a great article to keep!!! I've seen a few of those already!!

XenaLee · 07-24-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I have to admit, I totally judge people by the look of their dog's poo when out on walks/at the park. LOL

Also a LOT of lazy people don't pick up after their dogs so I see a lot of poop. Some really gross soft ones. Just bc we have an HOA here they think they can leave the poop out and the landscapers will pick it up. They are just making their own neighborhood gross and dirty. Idiots.

people should pick up after their pets!!

Doodlebug · 07-24-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Lol...a POOP STICKIE -- that sounds downright dangerous

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I did put it in the Health Library, so it'll always be right here: Diet, Nutrition, and Health Library - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

Thanks Ann.

07-17-2015, 12:08 PM	#16
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	If it works for your dog then I wouldn't change. Everyone has their own opinions on what is good and what is bad in dog food. For example, a lot of people trust the Dog Food Advisor, and I have to admit I did in the beginning too. Then I found out he is a dentist for humans and tries to sell stuff to you. Although not everything he says is false. What I did learn from him is to look at dog food advertisements with a critical eye, and take advice with a grain of salt. Why does dog food need to have artificial colors when dog's are supposedly color blind? What is the difference between "meat by products" and "beef by products"? etc, etc. In the end, I feel if your dog is having normal small, relatively non smelly poops and eats and plays fine, the food you are giving them is probably ok. Sure you can spend more money on the most expensive food but will it make a difference in your dog? I fed Royal Canin before. $20+ a bag. It didn't help Uni's coat at all bc her genetics are just she has a poor coat. Just like me, no matter what brand of shampoo I use, it's not going to give me hair like Gisele Bunchen. Personally we feed Holistic Select here. It's about $13/bag, I like the ingredients, and Uni and Toto actually like eating it. I haven't had to change brands since I started feeding it. Uni used to change her mind and turn her nose up at food every few bags on one brand. I've tried them all it seems! We've been on HS for 4+ years now. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12 Last edited by capt_noonie; 07-17-2015 at 12:09 PM.

07-17-2015, 01:31 PM	#17
patchesmom10 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: jefferson md Posts: 950	Ann thanks for posting __________________ Winnie and Macaroni too Patches rip furever in my

07-24-2015, 10:18 AM	#18
XenaLee Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 127	Thank you for this. As a new dog owner I always look at her poop and google to make sure she is ok. This is a great article to keep!!! I've seen a few of those already!! __________________ RIP Xena the Warrior Princess