What do you feed your yorkie- and why?

[Sylvie]

Wow, I buy Sylvia Tractor Supply brand of dog food. It's called 4Health Grain-Free Small Breed Formula Adult Dog Food and she 1/4 C 2x/day. Of course there are treats dispersed during the day too. And it's pretty economical, no smelly poop or urine.

[chattiesmom]

I recently started feeding Lollie and Lacie Grandma Mae's Country Naturals. The girls look forward to mealtimes (even pickey eater Lacie) and are dong well. If online ratings are to be accepted as having value, Grandma Mae's has a rating from https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I recently started feeding Lollie and Lacie Grandma Mae's Country Naturals. The girls look forward to mealtimes (even pickey eater Lacie) and are dong well. If online ratings are to be accepted as having value, Grandma Mae's has a rating from https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com.

The problem with Dog Food Adviser is they only rate by ingredients. When there is sooooo much more that goes into food like whether they have vet nutritionists on staff, if they do feeding trails and if they have good quality control and sometimes where the ingredients are from. Sadly Blue Buffalo is rated very high but they are not a good company they have almost no quality control, they have lied about ingredients and their food has made sooooooo many dogs sick. They put the majority of their money into their pockets and into advertising not their food. Not that a smaller company can't have great food and do all the things they should it just requires more research then a star rating on page that isn't even run by a vet nutritionist.

[Posh10]

I looked up Royal Canine, for Yorkies. Ingredient List All Garbage, fillers etc. And to top it off you are paying extremely high prices!!!!!!!!

I am looking into Addiction Dry Dog Food, it is Holistic, the ingredients are good and it's only 22% protein, My Vet has told me for over 40 years Yorkies can not have protein level over 21-22% not good for their kidneys and liver, if you want them to live a long healthy life.

Wellness has different ones also. I have to get a food with the Protein Target Rate of 21-22% protein. My Vet is very conservative and does not buy the whole no grain high protein that the companies are trying to ram down your throat.
Look on Chewy.Com, I have found them to have the lowest prices, been using them for a long time. Great Customer Service!!

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Posh10

I looked up Royal Canine, for Yorkies. Ingredient List All Garbage, fillers etc. And to top it off you are paying extremely high prices!!!!!!!!

I am looking into Addiction Dry Dog Food, it is Holistic, the ingredients are good and it's only 22% protein, My Vet has told me for over 40 years Yorkies can not have protein level over 21-22% not good for their kidneys and liver, if you want them to live a long healthy life.

Wellness has different ones also. I have to get a food with the Protein Target Rate of 21-22% protein. My Vet is very conservative and does not buy the whole no grain high protein that the companies are trying to ram down your throat.
Look on Chewy.Com, I have found them to have the lowest prices, been using them for a long time. Great Customer Service!!

That is extremely rude to call it garbage it’s also extremely false. Royal Canin has vet nutritionist on staff when many fly by night holistic companies don’t. Just because you perceive them as bad ingredients doesn’t mean they are. Dogs need different things than humans. For the most part protein levels that are high are not necessarily bad for healthy dogs.

[Casey1]

I have 3 friends that feed their dogs carrots and green beans - Casey likes them around for a few minutes and walks away. Here is an update I give Casey less food and after many talks with vets and breeder who all said dry food only!!! I finally got Casey on dry mix 1/2 with RC Yorkie and 1/2 with Health Extensions 50% less fat only 1/2 cup/ day and cut way back on treats now only give he a combo of CET stick, Mother Hubbard’s variety and Kisses coconut teeth and coat. Happy to say he went from 10.9 to 9.14 and is perfect he is back to my peppy lil guy - so am keeping this plan - ps I break everything in hf or as small
As I can so he is happy getting a treat but is only getting a piece - I used to give him the whole treat several times a day. I had to hold out there was some whimpering the 1st few days but now all is well. He is FOUR and I finally settled on a food. It was my fault if he didn’t like it I changed it my pantry looked like dog food store. I am adding that this is what worked for my dog and the advice of my vet and breeder no human food at all (not enough vitamins and stuff they need) if ur cooking for your baby enjoy — I am following what the experts I know said .. good luck all and kisses to your fur babies 🐾

[MightyMilo]

My Milo who is 2 1/2 started out with high crystals in his urine. At 1 1/2 years he was on Hills CD food & that clear up his crystals. At his last vet appt he had high triglycerides, checked in 6 weeks...higher. At present I am transitioning Milo on the I/D Hills....& No, I don't like the sound of all of the ingredients but need to bring his levels down. Has anyone else had this experience?
Before I consented to the first Hills CD...I tried Grandma Mae to see if that helped & it did not. In 6 weeks we will check his blood again...if no change...an internist.

[fjoosl]

Food is not about just ingredients. Things we think are great for us are not what’s great for our dogs because they need different stuff. The things that are more important are is there a vet nutritionist on staff, do they have good quality control and do they doing feeding trials. Great company’s that do that are Royal Canin, Wellness and hills/science diet.

[LadyGemma]

I switch up Moxie's food, but generally stay grain free, away from brands with lots of filler (Royal Canin, etc) and generally stay away from kibble. I'm a fan of Stella and Chewy's, Weruva, and FreshPet. I will occasionally just feed her boiled chicken for a few days if need be. I use probiotics also.

[sandy simpson]

I like Lifes Abundance. My 2 yorkies like it and are doing well on it. They have vet nutritionists . I have been feeding them the Fromm turkey and pumpkin pate. Their stools are normal. I thought by products in dog food was not ok. These foods do not have that.
Check out lifes abundance on line.

[4OC]

Originally Posted by Casey1

Hi- my breeder started (me and my friend have brothers) them on puppy RC Yorkshire terrier (mine boy was so pickie). I did give too many treats. Breeder changed to Health Extensions and told me to stop the boiled chicken I added. She said adult Yorkies can’t have too much protein. Casey started to show signs of allergies (licking lips, paws and scooting) took to doc all looks good. In the meantime Casey is overweight so
I hesitate to put him back in RC like his brother as his brother is thin. The protein and fat content in RC Yorkie is high. Anybody know of food to
Help lose weight

Prince Charming was on i/d prescription from 8 weeks old as he would get sick with every food out there. Then I found that he was able th eat raw food without any real problem. Once a week I gave him raw chicken with cooked carrots as he did not like them raw.
Be aware that the ingredients in the food may actually be what is making your babies ill The manufacturers MUST cook the food at extremely high temperatures that it actually destroys many of the products. Pet food must maintain a shelf life for a minimum of 2 years. AKC.org lists foods that are safe for dogs the eat. If you wish to make certain your fur friends are getting the correct foods you might want to start there. Be certain to ask a holistic vet the correct amounts to give your baby. My vet was not a holistic vet and stated dogs cannot eat bones in any form. Then I read the bag ingredients list and guess what I found in the food. Before the 1930's ALL dogs were fed people food. I still feed my animals people food. I do also use pet food but I only buy the premium bags.
Hope this helps.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by 4OC

Prince Charming was on i/d prescription from 8 weeks old as he would get sick with every food out there. Then I found that he was able th eat raw food without any real problem. Once a week I gave him raw chicken with cooked carrots as he did not like them raw.
Be aware that the ingredients in the food may actually be what is making your babies ill The manufacturers MUST cook the food at extremely high temperatures that it actually destroys many of the products. Pet food must maintain a shelf life for a minimum of 2 years. AKC.org lists foods that are safe for dogs the eat. If you wish to make certain your fur friends are getting the correct foods you might want to start there. Be certain to ask a holistic vet the correct amounts to give your baby. My vet was not a holistic vet and stated dogs cannot eat bones in any form. Then I read the bag ingredients list and guess what I found in the food. Before the 1930's ALL dogs were fed people food. I still feed my animals people food. I do also use pet food but I only buy the premium bags.
Hope this helps.

It’s very important you make sure what your feeding is balanced so actually it’s best to go to a vet nutritionist.