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PennyNLola · 02-04-2006, 12:18 PM

Hello. I will gradually mix. I never do it at once. Pedigree is actually the second diet my pups have been on. I started with Iams. I think I am finally on the way to the best lifestyle and diet option for them. I know they have had their diet switch a few time, but I just want them to be healthy. I don't care if they are 20lbs. If they are healthy, than they are happy. That's how I see it. So I will put the pup on Innova Puppy, and the older ones Innova Adult. I just edited this post because I found a store that sells both Innova and Solid Gold. Thanks everyone! Keep me posted on anything regarding my little girl's health.

Muffie's Mom · 02-04-2006, 12:22 PM

Go to: http://www.naturapet.com/display.php?d=home-tab

On right side, go down to: Find store

That should help you.

If you think she's overweight, ask your vet. Also, I'd go slow on the treats then.

Good luck.

PennyNLola · 02-04-2006, 12:24 PM

Thanks. Just found a store where both Solid Gold and Innova are sold. Any other suggestions such as wet food, treats, etc. from the same makers of Innova???????? Thanks again!

Muffie's Mom · 02-04-2006, 12:30 PM

I wouldn't give her any wet food. It isn't good for the teeth and Yorkies are known for having bad teeth anyway.

I would just let her get used to the new food and go from there.

Don't give any rawhide, greenies, dental sticks - I only give Nylabones period. You still have to watch them closely.

I would get a puppy toothbrush and dog toothpaste and get started brushing the puppy's teeth. It's never too soon.

I put a thread on last week that will help you with that. Go to search and type in: Brushing Teeth or Dental Cleaning.

ilovelouie · 02-04-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PennyNLola

Hello. I am still doing my research but I am either going with Innova Puppy (I meant puppy not EVO) and the other choice is Solid Gold. These are the only two that are sold around my location. Where is Innova sold? I found that Solid Gold is the only one (out of Solid Gold, Innova, Natural, etc) that is sold nearby. I will ask my Vet on Monday which one would be the better choice. Atleast these to brands are more recommended than Iams, Pedigree, Purina, Eukanuba etc. right???? I am checking reviews and such. Hope for the best! Thanks!

I would try the solid gold if I were you. I just switched my pups to it and they absolutely LOVE it! (they are very picky eaters too)....Solid gold also has this product called....buckaroo beef....it is freeze dried raw beef patties, I crumble up a little bit in their food and they flip for it! My Bella is 6 1/2 months and wieghs 3.6 lbs. My Louie is 1 yr. 4 months and weighs about 5 1/2 lbs. Bella was 1.6 lbs at 13 wks when I got her and Louie was 2 lbs at 18 weeks when I got him.

PennyNLola · 02-04-2006, 12:54 PM

Hello. I am still somewhat torn with what to go with Solid Gold or Innova Puppy. I have eliminated wet food from their diet, because it is unhealthy. I just thought I would ask if the Innova and Solid Gold brands were better. I do not give my pups rawhide or dental sticks. I brushed their teeth once daily or atleast five times a weeks. Is that alright? Please, anyone let me know what you think??? I am going to post a picture of Lola today next to an 8.5in Harry Potter book so you can view for yourself her weight and height etc. Thanks

The picture of Lola without the book is her at 2lbs
The rest are of her today (2-4-06) next to the book

chewysmom · 02-04-2006, 12:59 PM

She's a cutie! I'm not really sure how often I should be doing it, but now I only brush Chewy's teeth about once every 2 weeks.

As for the food, they are both great and it will be a matter of which she thinks tastes better. I have heard that Solid Gold is tastier though

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PennyNLola · 02-04-2006, 01:04 PM

Whoa! Do I over brush?? I heard a few times a week is best. I will ask my Vet when I bring Lola for her check up and shots on Monday. Thanks again!

I put the book to obviously help you visualize her size. Does she look about right? I am just concerned for her health. Thanks again everyone

ilovelouie · 02-04-2006, 01:19 PM

Wow what a qt...she looks perfectly happy and healthy to me!

chewysmom · 02-04-2006, 01:22 PM

Oh Gosh!!! Don't take my word as gospel, that's just what I do

Your vet can definitely tell you how often is best. She looks perfect! Don't worry, you are doing the right thing by changing her diet and you are taking great care of her. She is growing well and healthy, that's all you can ask for!

PennyNLola · 02-04-2006, 01:32 PM

Thanks everyone! I think changing her diet is the best thing right now too. As a puppy, they need all the protein, fat, etc as they can get. Now is not too late to feed her healthy and from now on too. I am still undecided on what the new diet will be (between Solid Gold and Innova) as I have been saying. Lola is NOT a pick eater so she should do fine with either or. However, Penny my min pin is very picky, so maybe Solid Gold would be better for her. I am going to speak with someone at the store to see what would fit my pups lifestyle's better. Thanks

PennyNLola · 02-05-2006, 11:48 AM

Going to the Vet tomorrow morning and to the pet store to buy either Innova Puppy or Solid Gold for her new diet? Any last minute suggestions or comments????

Thanks

SnowWa · 02-05-2006, 01:20 PM

Penny - Can't imagine why you think your dog is overweight!!!!

She looks great to me - and actually slender. She is built just like my Yorkie, and I definitely wouldn't call him fat. And he has been a fast grower also. I have no clue what he will weight, but he's not going to be small. He is 6 1/2 pounds at 5 1/2 months.

His mother was a whopping 12 pounds and his father was 4 1/2 pounds. So - go figure! I suspect my pup will weigh 7 or 8 pounds. I'm very happy with his weight so far. He is still very small and also easy for me to carry, bath, etc. Plus, he's very active and quite a jumper, so I'm glad he has a couple extra pounds on him.

Again, I wouldn't worry about your pup's weight at all. My dogs eat Premium wet food once a day (not a lot). Dry Iams food is left out for them always. And, they get people food (leftovers, etc.) also. They are not overweight and are happy and healthy and I don't worry about their food. They get a wide variety of different foods.

Carol Jean

BellaMia · 02-05-2006, 10:56 PM

awwww....lola is just about henry's size, and they're the same age....they sort of look alike too. too cute! here's a picture of henry....

lreed · 02-05-2006, 11:17 PM

Looks like she's doing fine on the food she's on. Why are you changing food? If she was underweight then you should worry. She'll be whatever weight she's genically inclinded to be and you can't change that; just try to keep her healthy and happy! If the Mini Pin is overweight try throwing a stick or toy for him to fetch a little more. Pedigree puppy is a premium dogfood isn't it.

02-04-2006, 12:18 PM	#16
PennyNLola Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 169	Hello. I will gradually mix. I never do it at once. Pedigree is actually the second diet my pups have been on. I started with Iams. I think I am finally on the way to the best lifestyle and diet option for them. I know they have had their diet switch a few time, but I just want them to be healthy. I don't care if they are 20lbs. If they are healthy, than they are happy. That's how I see it. So I will put the pup on Innova Puppy, and the older ones Innova Adult. I just edited this post because I found a store that sells both Innova and Solid Gold. Thanks everyone! Keep me posted on anything regarding my little girl's health. Last edited by PennyNLola; 02-04-2006 at 12:22 PM.

02-04-2006, 12:22 PM	#17
Muffie's Mom And now Missy's Mom, too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,496	Go to: http://www.naturapet.com/display.php?d=home-tab On right side, go down to: Find store That should help you. If you think she's overweight, ask your vet. Also, I'd go slow on the treats then. Good luck. __________________ Pat...Mom to Muffie & Missy! Our Photos are HERE Missy on Dogster Muffie on Dogster

02-04-2006, 12:30 PM	#19
Muffie's Mom And now Missy's Mom, too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,496	I wouldn't give her any wet food. It isn't good for the teeth and Yorkies are known for having bad teeth anyway. I would just let her get used to the new food and go from there. Don't give any rawhide, greenies, dental sticks - I only give Nylabones period. You still have to watch them closely. I would get a puppy toothbrush and dog toothpaste and get started brushing the puppy's teeth. It's never too soon. I put a thread on last week that will help you with that. Go to search and type in: Brushing Teeth or Dental Cleaning. __________________ Pat...Mom to Muffie & Missy! Our Photos are HERE Missy on Dogster Muffie on Dogster

02-04-2006, 01:19 PM	#24
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,762	Wow what a qt...she looks perfectly happy and healthy to me! __________________ Our Photo Album is HERE http://www.dogster.com/?185528 http://www.dogster.com/?246319

02-05-2006, 01:20 PM	#28
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Penny - Can't imagine why you think your dog is overweight!!!! She looks great to me - and actually slender. She is built just like my Yorkie, and I definitely wouldn't call him fat. And he has been a fast grower also. I have no clue what he will weight, but he's not going to be small. He is 6 1/2 pounds at 5 1/2 months. His mother was a whopping 12 pounds and his father was 4 1/2 pounds. So - go figure! I suspect my pup will weigh 7 or 8 pounds. I'm very happy with his weight so far. He is still very small and also easy for me to carry, bath, etc. Plus, he's very active and quite a jumper, so I'm glad he has a couple extra pounds on him. Again, I wouldn't worry about your pup's weight at all. My dogs eat Premium wet food once a day (not a lot). Dry Iams food is left out for them always. And, they get people food (leftovers, etc.) also. They are not overweight and are happy and healthy and I don't worry about their food. They get a wide variety of different foods. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

02-04-2006, 12:24 PM	#18
PennyNLola Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 169	Thanks. Just found a store where both Solid Gold and Innova are sold. Any other suggestions such as wet food, treats, etc. from the same makers of Innova???????? Thanks again!

02-04-2006, 12:59 PM	#22
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	She's a cutie! I'm not really sure how often I should be doing it, but now I only brush Chewy's teeth about once every 2 weeks. As for the food, they are both great and it will be a matter of which she thinks tastes better. I have heard that Solid Gold is tastier though ...

02-04-2006, 01:04 PM	#23
PennyNLola Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 169	Whoa! Do I over brush?? I heard a few times a week is best. I will ask my Vet when I bring Lola for her check up and shots on Monday. Thanks again! I put the book to obviously help you visualize her size. Does she look about right? I am just concerned for her health. Thanks again everyone

02-04-2006, 01:22 PM	#25
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	Oh Gosh!!! Don't take my word as gospel, that's just what I do Your vet can definitely tell you how often is best. She looks perfect! Don't worry, you are doing the right thing by changing her diet and you are taking great care of her. She is growing well and healthy, that's all you can ask for!

02-04-2006, 01:32 PM	#26
PennyNLola Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 169	Thanks everyone! I think changing her diet is the best thing right now too. As a puppy, they need all the protein, fat, etc as they can get. Now is not too late to feed her healthy and from now on too. I am still undecided on what the new diet will be (between Solid Gold and Innova) as I have been saying. Lola is NOT a pick eater so she should do fine with either or. However, Penny my min pin is very picky, so maybe Solid Gold would be better for her. I am going to speak with someone at the store to see what would fit my pups lifestyle's better. Thanks

02-05-2006, 11:48 AM	#27
PennyNLola Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 169	Going to the Vet tomorrow morning and to the pet store to buy either Innova Puppy or Solid Gold for her new diet? Any last minute suggestions or comments???? Thanks

02-05-2006, 11:17 PM	#30
lreed YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 337	Looks like she's doing fine on the food she's on. Why are you changing food? If she was underweight then you should worry. She'll be whatever weight she's genically inclinded to be and you can't change that; just try to keep her healthy and happy! If the Mini Pin is overweight try throwing a stick or toy for him to fetch a little more. Pedigree puppy is a premium dogfood isn't it.