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08-28-2018, 04:47 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kinsman, Ohio
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| What do you feed your yorkie- and why? I'd love to hear from yorkie lovers. I'm trying to figure out what would be the best options to feed my yorkie Louie. Currently, the foods I feed my yorkie are: wet: Chicken Broth, Salmon, Carrots, Turkey, Potatoes, Green Beans, Potato Starch, Pea Protein, Sugar, Egg Whites, Chicken Fat, Dried Whey, Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Carrageenan, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Iodized Salt, Dried Apple Pomace, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid), Taurine, minerals (Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate). Protein 24.0 Fat 15.8 Crude Fiber 1.2 Carbohydrate / NFE 53.0 Calcium 1.03 Phosphorous 0.69 Sodium 0.34 Potassium 0.83 Magnesium 0.100 Vitamin C 424 ppm Vitamin E 531 IU/kg Total Omega-3 FA 0.82 Total Omega-6 FA dry: Chicken, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Oats, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Chicken Meal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Dried Beet Pulp, Yellow Peas, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Lactic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Fish Oil, Iodized Salt, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L Ascorbyl 2 Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Green Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Carrots, Choline Chloride, Taurine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Broccoli, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Natural Flavors, Beta Carotene Guaranteed Analysis Moisture: Max. 10.0 %, Protein: Min. 16.6 %, Fat: Min. 9.0 %, Crude Fiber: Max. 2.5 %, Vitamin C: Min. 100 ppm, Vitamin E: Min. 500 IU/kg Tear my foods apart lol! What do you like, what don't you like? Thank you in advance!! |
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08-29-2018, 09:03 AM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| 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.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
08-29-2018, 04:22 PM | #3 |
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| I chose my dogs’ food based on the history and manufacturing standards of the producer. They own their own 2 production plants and have over 100 years experience without a recall on their kibble. My dogs like the food and do well on it. I keep it simple and it works for us so far. Tried to switch it up a little, but dogs wanted this food. We supplement with fresh steamed chicken breast and rice occasionally.
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08-29-2018, 09:44 PM | #4 | |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii
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So, what is the name of the food? BTW after years of feeding my 3 fur girls Wellness Healthy Weight small breed kibble (hoping they would not gain weight),about 6 months ago I switched to Royal Canin Yorkshire terrier food and they absolutely love it. Karlee has to have Royal Canin S/O Urinary support Rx food, and the RC Yorkshire Terrier food is a similar kibble so the other 2 don't steal Karlee's food. Only problem is, that they look like they are putting on a bit of weight, even though they each just get 1/3 cup twice a day. Their hair has gotten thicker, and I think they seem healthier on RC.
__________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA Last edited by MauiGirl; 08-29-2018 at 09:45 PM. | |
08-30-2018, 03:46 AM | #5 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I feed Sojos -- this is a pre-mix where you add your own meat (raw or cooked). I feed this bc it's the freshest food I can get them other than making a custom recipe. And they go crazzzzzy for it besides. Pre-mixes (they also have 'complete' diets as well): https://www.sojos.com/mix-meal
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08-30-2018, 09:18 AM | #6 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
08-30-2018, 12:13 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii
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| So many breeders start puppies out on it, it must be good. I don't know why it took me so long to try it, and I'm just happy that they love it cause I used to have to put a little "chum" of chicken and rice on top of all other kibble to get them interested. They eat RC like it's a treat, and want more (which they don't get cause they are getting a little chunky). BTW, Taylor, I see your pack has grown since I have been mostly away. Wow, looks like a lot of fun for you.... congratulations. And Congratulations on becoming a Vet Assistant!
__________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA |
08-30-2018, 12:26 PM | #8 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
08-31-2018, 12:01 PM | #9 |
YT 2000 Club Member | Dogfood I feed my yorkies Life's Abundance. JoJo has a sensitive stomach and he has done well on this food. I feed that dry and Hills canned turkey and rice prescription food. No problems. You have to order life's abundance on line. It doesn't sit on shelves in the store. |
08-31-2018, 12:09 PM | #10 | |
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10-04-2018, 11:05 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Lee, nj
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| 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 |
10-04-2018, 11:06 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Lee, nj
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| What dry Food are you using looks like great nutrition and ingredients |
10-04-2018, 06:17 PM | #13 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
10-04-2018, 06:18 PM | #14 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
Posts: 23,247
| Ingredients are the least most important thing in the list of things to look for with a food. The most important thing is vet nutritionist on staff, feeding trails and good quality control. Dogs need different things then us humans so what might be great for us isn’t what’s great for them.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
10-04-2018, 07:20 PM | #15 |
YT 2000 Club Member | Dogfood Look into Life's Abundance. My yorkies are doing well on this food. I order it on line and it is delivered to my home. Look at the ingredients. NO by products . Got into this from a friend who is a breeder. It is highly recommended. |
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