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05-10-2019, 03:44 AM | #16 |
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| Evidence Update: Grain-free and other “BEG” Diets Associated with Heart Disease in Dogs | The SkeptVet I would need absolute, concrete evidence that my pup was allergic to grains before I considered grain free foods.
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05-10-2019, 06:40 PM | #17 | |
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I was referring to the Cause unless I'm mistaken RC doesn't make a grain free formula for small dogs much less specifically for yorkies. Or at all that I remember. comment in the OP. Whoops! And was just letting her know that RC does technically have some grain free foods in their RX line.
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05-10-2019, 06:43 PM | #18 | |
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Either way the studies are super scary and I hope more research continues to be done.
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05-11-2019, 04:00 AM | #19 |
YT 2000 Club Member | Dog food I am feeding my 2 yorkies Lifes Abundance dry food and Fromm turkey and sweet potato wet food. I order Lifes Abundance and have it se t to me. This food has my dogs coats looking so healthy. Breeders feed this food. Check it out. I heat a little water and put the wet food znd them some dry on top. They love it. This is a reputable company. Im happy with them. |
05-11-2019, 04:10 AM | #20 | |
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05-11-2019, 04:12 AM | #21 |
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| 3 yr old Gidget has been on RC for Yorkies for over 2 years. Coat looks great and it agrees with her. Vet said she's very healthy and to keep on doing what I've been doing. So, it's RC for me and Gidget. |
05-11-2019, 04:14 AM | #22 | |
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05-11-2019, 08:40 AM | #23 | |
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Yeah, for sure. I was suckered into it for many years. As I am sure you remember LOL. And then the Hills situation has me totally confused again because tbh, I don't really trust any of them lol. But what can ya do? I'd for sure rather have a company that catches these things and recalls than not do anything at all (which is what has been going on for years with many of these designer foods getting away with these formulas which are now showing are making dogs ill or unhealthy etc).... but when Hills kept recalling more.... and this is a *prescription* food that is supposed to HAVE the better quality control that we so hope for AND pay for and trust. But me personally will feed RC or Purina over Hills at this point. Sorry to go off topic ish. Just venting. And again I think we all do the best we can do and what we feel is best for our individual dogs.
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05-11-2019, 09:13 AM | #24 | |
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I asked my vet if he had seen any pups with issues related to the Vit D issue and he said no.....had he heard of any? Again, no. I asked one of the specialists and the same answer. Heck there are recalls on food that we consume ALL the time. I think it is unrealistic to think there will never be any.....I know that I have seen some companies have recall after recall...and some once in a while. I had not seen any with Hill's foods except cat food prior to this.
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05-11-2019, 07:48 PM | #25 | |
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I just expected better quality control from a company that has so many scientists, vets on staff and does research etc. My expectations, especially for prescription foods that pets lives depend on, is that not a single bag or can leaves that facility with contents that have not been tested. I totally completely get that recalls happen. And if Hills is what saves your dogs life, I'd likely suck it up and keep feeding. I am SURE after the backlash that they will be a lot more careful in the future. I would think anyway. I am just glad that so far, RC hasn't had the same issue *knock on wood* My vet and IMS both prefer RC and Purina over Hills anyway and that was prior to the recall - have no clue why. I know many IBD dogs do amazing on Z/D so I am grateful it exists.
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05-11-2019, 07:57 PM | #26 |
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| Btw, on another note, I find it funny when folks say they'd NEVER touch Purina yet they feed Merrick (they are owned by Purina now, lol). I know no one in this thread said it but I've seen it before online. Never thought I'd see the day where I am feeding an RC kibble and a Purina kibble (my cockapoo eats a mix of Jackson's RX food and Purina Sensitive Skin & Stomach due to her skin/itching issues) as well as his canned Weruva mixed in. Times have changed.
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05-12-2019, 04:23 PM | #27 | |
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My healthy pups are on Hill's Ideal Balance...have been for years and I have had no problems thankfully.
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05-12-2019, 04:24 PM | #28 | |
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05-12-2019, 05:21 PM | #29 |
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| My 3 have been loving RC Yorkshire Terrier adult food for a couple years. They seem healthier, their coats grow thicker and faster which is almost a problem as I have to groom more often, their teeth are good, no more picky eaters here, and plenty of energy for the 10 & 11 year olds. The problem is they are doing a little "too good" they are all a couple pounds overweight, in my opinion. They only get 1/4-1/3 cup twice a day. I'm thinking of switching back to Wellness Healthy Weight for small dogs, which they were on for years before RC. It is hard though because I really do think they are healthier now, just getting a little chunky. What do you think I should do?
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05-13-2019, 03:51 AM | #30 | |
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