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BabyFidgette · 03-23-2006, 11:25 AM

Merrick's wet (especially the chicken dishes)
Royal Canin, Merrick's, and Chicken Soup Dry food

Maximus · 03-24-2006, 11:46 AM

I noticed many of you are feeding Royal Canine. I do/did too. I think they are great, especially if your yorkie has dental problems, except that it has a filler ingredient which is corn meal in them. So I did some research on the best foods and their ingredients and health benefits.
Here are some of the best brands (order does not matter, by the way):
Innova, Royal Canin, Natural Balance, Wellness, Nutro.
Among them, I found Natural Balance (blue tab) to be the most affordable AND has very good ingredients like chicken, brown ride, duck, lamb, carrots, etc. 3 pound Royal Canine costs $14 at Petco vs. 5 pound bag Natural Balance Blue tab costs $9, or something like that. So I do and did feed Royal Canine for Yorkies now, but I am going to mix and then try switching to Natural Balance.

jodyrph · 03-28-2006, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by robandkelly13

I've never heard of Royal Canin Yorkie Formula. Where do you buy it? I looked in Pet's Mart and Pet Co. with no luck.

My petsmart in NJ just started selling royal canin. I was thinking on switching Holly to that. She is currently on Merricks Puppy PLate and loves it...she even sneaks bits of her brothers food CowBoy Cookout. But she seems to poo alot on it....Is that normal? She poos about 6 times a day.....Is that normal for a small breed?

Perroamor · 03-28-2006, 07:32 AM

Whew I know about busy I order Royal Canine Mini Yorkshire online a 3lb bag cost 11.99 with the shipping it comes to 20.94. I hate the shipping costs however that verses gas and time it is well worth it. You can go to The Royal Canine web site and it is in breeds on the last page.

Yorkies Rule

lisatodd · 03-28-2006, 08:05 AM

everything......my dogs are piglets

indywhisper · 03-28-2006, 11:04 AM

This has been a confusing topic for me as well. I would welcome any advice as to what is the best food for yorkies.

My 1st yorkie isn't a very good eater. Since he eats so little, I didn't care about the expense, I just wanted a premium food with all of the vitamins/nutrients that he would eat. I started with Nutro Ultra Choice. He liked the Puppy formula. However, when it was time to switch him to adult food, he didn't like Nutro's Adult formula. I then switched to Natural Balance which he liked and would eat. He was on this for awhile. Then, I had gotten some recommendations from a local pet food store and from his daycare that Innova Evo was an even better food than the Natural Balance. So, I switched to Innova Evo, which he also liked.

My 2nd yorkie's breeder feeds Iams to her dogs. So, when I brought him home, I continued to feed him Iams. It was difficult to feed each dog a different food as they tried to eat each other's food. My 1st yorkie's stomach couldn't handle it. I just didn't know which food was causing the issue or if it was from the combination. So, I started feeding both dogs Iams. They both are doing well and they like it.

BabyFidgette · 03-28-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jodyrph

My petsmart in NJ just started selling royal canin. I was thinking on switching Holly to that. She is currently on Merricks Puppy PLate and loves it...she even sneaks bits of her brothers food CowBoy Cookout. But she seems to poo alot on it....Is that normal? She poos about 6 times a day.....Is that normal for a small breed?

I think Merrick's is better than RC. That's just my opinion.

jpb1971 · 03-28-2006, 01:19 PM

I used to feed my 3 boys nutor dry food, I recently switched them over to "People Food"

I cook for them twice a day. Usually they get a little bit of dry foot, some chicke or pork or fish, with steamed veggies and brown rice for dinner.

For breakfast, their first meal, I usually cook them eggs mixed with steamed veggies and a little rice.

I am their personal chef I guess.

James

Tiger's Mom · 03-28-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

I think Merrick's is better than RC. That's just my opinion.

Ditto . . .but I use the wet Merrick only add it to my Innova dry puppy food plus cut-up fruits . . . what can I say . . . I spoil my Tiger to the max!

yougetthesmiles · 03-28-2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kitty

I was just wandering what kind of food everyone here likes for their yorkies? I haven't found one that I like yet. Any suggestions?

Kloey eats Royal Canin for Yorkshire Terriers and Eukanuba wet food, I mix about a TBS of the wet food with about 2 TBS of dry food 2 x a day,
she also loves her bully stix

Superpup · 03-28-2006, 02:11 PM

Excellent food for our precious yorkies is just something that none of want to skimp on. I've changed foods slowly over the past year. I was really looking for a natural food from a reputable company, no corn, no wheat, no by-products, human grade. I also wanted taurine, glucosamine, chondroitin, and pro-biotics, which are lactobicillus, for good digestion.

I had my boys on Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul, also the Adult formula. They loved it. But then, my bigger than standard guys, were getting too fat. Chicken soup didn't make a "lite" formula. So, I sat for hours researching on almost every natural food website.

The best for us, without a doubt, is WELLNESS. It has everything I was looking for and more. The boys loved the weight management and regular dry, and they make 6 varities of canned.

For allergic dogs, Wellness makes Simple Foods, with one kind of protein and one carb.

Check ingredients very carefully. You'll be surprised. Also, I think it is a good idea to add your own sources of protein and fruits and vegetables. It makes the dry kibble more appealing, and some say, easier to digest.

Another thing to remember, the food you choose should be readily available.

I also learned that "elevated feeders" are a lot more healthy for eating and digestion. I bought mine from "PetEdge" on the web for only $19.99. This is an absolute necessity for any loveangels with collapsed trachea problems.

It's a wonderful feeling to know you are doing the best you can for your "kids", and hopefully prolonging their lives by giving them very healthy foods.

I love Lucy · 03-28-2006, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robandkelly13

I've never heard of Royal Canin Yorkie Formula. Where do you buy it? I looked in Pet's Mart and Pet Co. with no luck.

They totally have it at Petco for sure, I have seen it there. I am not sure if they have it at PetSmart but I think they might. Maybe ask them, it could be hiding??

ha ha.

myriamha · 03-29-2006, 09:43 AM

Royce eats homemade food only, a mix of vegetables chicken, beef, salcom, cottage cheese yogurt ..fruits canola oil he has been on this diet since he was 2 months old now he is 5 and he is in perfect health ( no diarhya no vomiting nothig ) an amazing coat and lots of energy .

pebblesmama · 03-29-2006, 11:47 AM

I just started using Natural Balance about 6 weeks ago and I am so pleased with it. Pebbles coat has become so shiny. It also is very healthy and is non-allergenic. We are using the sweet potatoe and fish version right now and I am going to use the venison and brown rice every once in a while to give a variation. We love it!

klogan · 03-29-2006, 12:32 PM

You will find several threads on here regarding this. Many people do not like Royal Canine - it has corn and other things that often times cause allergies and is also called a filler. Stomper used to be on it until I researched to find some better human grade foods out there for him.

Just to name a few (there are tons of other great ones out there) I found that the following are good:

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul
Innova (this is what I use)
California Natural
Solid Gold

I know that these are all human grade and have tons of fruit, vegetables, chicken, salmon, etc. in them. Most of them have to be purchased at speciality stores. You'll find tons of advice here. Good luck!

03-23-2006, 11:25 AM	#31
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	Merrick's wet (especially the chicken dishes) Royal Canin, Merrick's, and Chicken Soup Dry food __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

03-24-2006, 11:46 AM	#32
Maximus Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 53	Best Foods I noticed many of you are feeding Royal Canine. I do/did too. I think they are great, especially if your yorkie has dental problems, except that it has a filler ingredient which is corn meal in them. So I did some research on the best foods and their ingredients and health benefits. Here are some of the best brands (order does not matter, by the way): Innova, Royal Canin, Natural Balance, Wellness, Nutro. Among them, I found Natural Balance (blue tab) to be the most affordable AND has very good ingredients like chicken, brown ride, duck, lamb, carrots, etc. 3 pound Royal Canine costs $14 at Petco vs. 5 pound bag Natural Balance Blue tab costs $9, or something like that. So I do and did feed Royal Canine for Yorkies now, but I am going to mix and then try switching to Natural Balance. __________________ Ashley & Maximus

03-28-2006, 07:32 AM	#34
Perroamor Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York Posts: 156	Royal Canine Mini Yorkshire Whew I know about busy I order Royal Canine Mini Yorkshire online a 3lb bag cost 11.99 with the shipping it comes to 20.94. I hate the shipping costs however that verses gas and time it is well worth it. You can go to The Royal Canine web site and it is in breeds on the last page. Yorkies Rule

03-28-2006, 08:05 AM	#35
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	everything......my dogs are piglets __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

03-28-2006, 02:11 PM	#41
Superpup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Posts: 102	After exhausting research, my answer is. . . Excellent food for our precious yorkies is just something that none of want to skimp on. I've changed foods slowly over the past year. I was really looking for a natural food from a reputable company, no corn, no wheat, no by-products, human grade. I also wanted taurine, glucosamine, chondroitin, and pro-biotics, which are lactobicillus, for good digestion. I had my boys on Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul, also the Adult formula. They loved it. But then, my bigger than standard guys, were getting too fat. Chicken soup didn't make a "lite" formula. So, I sat for hours researching on almost every natural food website. The best for us, without a doubt, is WELLNESS. It has everything I was looking for and more. The boys loved the weight management and regular dry, and they make 6 varities of canned. For allergic dogs, Wellness makes Simple Foods, with one kind of protein and one carb. Check ingredients very carefully. You'll be surprised. Also, I think it is a good idea to add your own sources of protein and fruits and vegetables. It makes the dry kibble more appealing, and some say, easier to digest. Another thing to remember, the food you choose should be readily available. I also learned that "elevated feeders" are a lot more healthy for eating and digestion. I bought mine from "PetEdge" on the web for only $19.99. This is an absolute necessity for any loveangels with collapsed trachea problems. It's a wonderful feeling to know you are doing the best you can for your "kids", and hopefully prolonging their lives by giving them very healthy foods. __________________ SUPERPUP WESLEY AND SPENCER REST IN PEACE, RIPLEY "Kisses in the day, kisses at night, all Yorkie kisses are kisses done right!"

03-28-2006, 11:04 AM	#36
indywhisper Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 11	This has been a confusing topic for me as well. I would welcome any advice as to what is the best food for yorkies. My 1st yorkie isn't a very good eater. Since he eats so little, I didn't care about the expense, I just wanted a premium food with all of the vitamins/nutrients that he would eat. I started with Nutro Ultra Choice. He liked the Puppy formula. However, when it was time to switch him to adult food, he didn't like Nutro's Adult formula. I then switched to Natural Balance which he liked and would eat. He was on this for awhile. Then, I had gotten some recommendations from a local pet food store and from his daycare that Innova Evo was an even better food than the Natural Balance. So, I switched to Innova Evo, which he also liked. My 2nd yorkie's breeder feeds Iams to her dogs. So, when I brought him home, I continued to feed him Iams. It was difficult to feed each dog a different food as they tried to eat each other's food. My 1st yorkie's stomach couldn't handle it. I just didn't know which food was causing the issue or if it was from the combination. So, I started feeding both dogs Iams. They both are doing well and they like it.

03-28-2006, 01:19 PM	#38
jpb1971 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 214	I used to feed my 3 boys nutor dry food, I recently switched them over to "People Food" I cook for them twice a day. Usually they get a little bit of dry foot, some chicke or pork or fish, with steamed veggies and brown rice for dinner. For breakfast, their first meal, I usually cook them eggs mixed with steamed veggies and a little rice. I am their personal chef I guess. James

03-29-2006, 09:43 AM	#43
myriamha YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 852	Homemade diet Royce eats homemade food only, a mix of vegetables chicken, beef, salcom, cottage cheese yogurt ..fruits canola oil he has been on this diet since he was 2 months old now he is 5 and he is in perfect health ( no diarhya no vomiting nothig ) an amazing coat and lots of energy . __________________ Royce's Mum http://www.dogster.com/?270929

03-29-2006, 11:47 AM	#44
pebblesmama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 86	I just started using Natural Balance about 6 weeks ago and I am so pleased with it. Pebbles coat has become so shiny. It also is very healthy and is non-allergenic. We are using the sweet potatoe and fish version right now and I am going to use the venison and brown rice every once in a while to give a variation. We love it!

03-29-2006, 12:32 PM	#45
klogan YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 661	You will find several threads on here regarding this. Many people do not like Royal Canine - it has corn and other things that often times cause allergies and is also called a filler. Stomper used to be on it until I researched to find some better human grade foods out there for him. Just to name a few (there are tons of other great ones out there) I found that the following are good: Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul Innova (this is what I use) California Natural Solid Gold I know that these are all human grade and have tons of fruit, vegetables, chicken, salmon, etc. in them. Most of them have to be purchased at speciality stores. You'll find tons of advice here. Good luck! __________________ Kimberly & Stomper