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Alliec1 · 12-22-2006, 05:48 AM

Savannah eats cut up chicken breast mixed with rice and mixed veggies with the occasional fingertip-ful of nutrical just to make sure she gets all her vitamins. She also gets organic puppy treats.

We refuse to feed her dog food after finding out what's in it.

RLC12345678 · 12-22-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Alliec1

Savannah eats cut up chicken breast mixed with rice and mixed veggies with the occasional fingertip-ful of nutrical just to make sure she gets all her vitamins. She also gets organic puppy treats.

We refuse to feed her dog food after finding out what's in it.

Not all dog foods are bad. Lots of them are...especially the ones at the grocery store...but there are lots of organic, holistic dog foods out there with super premium quality ingredients. Any food off THIS LIST is an EXCELLENT food that you simply cannot go wrong with.

jvwheeler · 12-22-2006, 10:44 AM

I posted a question earlier asking if anyone used the premium from Costco. I also googled it and found the diamond product website. I sent them an email asking for an ingredient list.

The response if from the same customer service representative as the email I sent off yesterday about Chickensoup for the pupply lover's soul. And the ingredient list looks good to me. . .And about 1/2 to 1/3 the price.

Ingredients
Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, egg product, beet pulp, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and Vitamin E), potatoes, fishmeal, flaxseed, natural flavor, brewers dried yeast, millet, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, carrots, peas, kelp, apples, dried skim milk, cranberry powder, salmon oil (a source of DHA), rosemary extract, parsley flake, dried chicory root, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese roteinate,
manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, calcium antothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid.

irbrenda · 12-22-2006, 11:31 AM

The only thing I remember about the Diamond food sold at Costco was that there was a recall on the food in December 2005. However, I see so many people buying the food for their dogs when I'm in the store so I'm sure it's fine.

I just received Wysong food today and I'm going to give it a try. I'm sure my dog will run from it as he's so used to the Life's Abundance right now. And he's loving the Merrick wet food, the Smothered Comfort. First time I ever saw him lap up wet food so quickly, other than Cesar which I won't use anymore. I usually free food him with wet food in the evening. I guess things may change after his surgery.

irbrenda · 12-22-2006, 04:20 PM

And Wysong did not go well today either. He got sick but I think he may have been overfed. One more time and then I'm done with that food too.

thefitpet · 12-22-2006, 05:42 PM

There isn't anything in Life's Abundance to cause such an illness in your dogs. I have been feeding it for over a year to both my dogs and I know personally over 100 other pet owners who are feeding Life's Abundance with absolutely no problems. I would be concerned about your dog.

Diamond had a recall because approximately 100 dogs died from eating their food. They use a lot of corn which, in this case, had a fungus which is deadly to dogs because it causes severe liver damage.

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December 22, 2005
Diamond Pet Food has discovered aflatoxin in a product manufactured at our facility in Gaston, South Carolina. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring toxic chemical by-product from the growth of the fungus Aspergillus flavus, on corn and other crops.

irbrenda · 12-22-2006, 05:54 PM

I know the cause of Diamond's recall. And I am sticking to Life's Abundance unless the doctor feels my dog will need a special diet for his bladder problems. I never thought it was Life's Abundance but it was just odd that after 5 years and a change in diet he developed crystals and stones. The stones will have to be analyzed. As far as Wysong's, the dog was definitely overfed and I'll try it one more time for now. Thanks for your feedback.

Tytainea · 12-22-2006, 07:59 PM

If you are home cooking for a puppy what should you make? I have been reading about the Chicken Soup and I want to go get a bag for Britain to try and see if she likes it. My aunt feeds her dog the Royal Canine and says its great. Also, Britain is a treat hog. She wants them all the time. Which ones are the best to give her? What should I avoid? How much is ok in a day?

Ivy Lucille · 12-23-2006, 09:25 AM

I just got back from shopping for dog food. My dogs started out on RC puppy and then adult yorkie food. I switched to Merricks chicken potpie and and we have tried a few other flavors but Mayzie just doesn't seem all that crazy over any that we have tried. I ended up with Eagle Pack Holistic Selects.

What is anybody's opinion on it? For some reason I can't get to the Dog analysis site.

Gizmo's Mom · 12-24-2006, 07:36 AM

Gizmo eats canned Chicken Soup for breakfst and dinner, but nibbles on the dry CS during the day.

megan_kat22 · 12-24-2006, 10:12 AM

other: i feed blue buffalo holistic dog food

pepe mint · 12-24-2006, 03:40 PM

I just got my first yorkie. I am so glad I found this thread because I have had so much trouble getting her to eat. Her breeder said she was eating science diet puppy dry food but she will not touch any dry food here at my house. I always buy Nature's Select for my other 2 dogs (cocker and min pin) and they love it. We bought the puppy line for Maggie (the new yorkie pup) and she will only eat maybe 1 or 2 dry kibbles if she see's one laying on the floor by her bowl or something. the only way I have been able to get her to eat her food is to mix it with some canned dog food...the kind with "chunks in gravy". the others...she won't touch. the vet told me to entice her with mighty dog canned for a bit and taper off of it to encourage her to eat the dry food. but I do not want mighty dog...I want something more natural and not full of chemicals or 'who knows whate else'. I could sure use some suggestions as to what I can mix in her food to get her to eat it. Even if it means something from my fridge...I'll do it. I would rather her eat natural foods with no bi-products or fillers. I keep hearing about cottage cheese but I have always thought that dairy would be bad for dogs. So I really hesitate to give it to her.
Maggie is 11 weeks old and super picky. She won't even eat out of certain dishes. I had to find one in my cabinet...it is my husbands grandmothers china. She will eat out of that but not out of any of the dog bowls we have. PICKY!!!! I have a feeling we will end up with a crystal dish and a pedestal for the spoiled baby. We have only had her since Tuesday, December 19 so she is still very new to us and to our family. We love her to pieces!!!!!

irbrenda · 12-24-2006, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pepe mint

She won't even eat out of certain dishes. I had to find one in my cabinet...it is my husbands grandmothers china. She will eat out of that but not out of any of the dog bowls we have. PICKY!!!! I have a feeling we will end up with a crystal dish and a pedestal for the spoiled baby. We have only had her since Tuesday, December 19 so she is still very new to us and to our family. We love her to pieces!!!!!

Funny about being picky with the bowls. My Yorkie is 5 yrs old and for the past 2 years will not eat the dry food out of his bowl but if we throw it on the floor, he'll scoff it all down! It's like has has dog claustrophobia sticking his face in his bowl. Yes, my Yorkie is very picky and very spoiled and I love it as I did the same thing to my kids.....now grown....and at this rate it looks like the only grandchild I'll have are furry ones......1 Yorkie, 2 chi's and a Shi-tzu (last 3 are my daughter's who lives upstairs from me).

I'm having a hard time with his food right now and like I stated above I tried the Wysong food hoping he'll like it. It's been a disaster and I went back to Life's Abundance dry food with Merrick Smothered Comfort for wet which I feed in the evening. He seems happiest that way and I can add Wysong to the list of foods he dislikes and the money I wasted again.

paulinanguyen2 · 12-25-2006, 01:12 PM

i feed my yorkie dick van patten's natural balance!! the reason why is because it has no corn, soy, perservatives, wheat ect! all natural!!! and he loves it!!

thefitpet · 12-25-2006, 02:42 PM

Life's Abundance

View Poll Results: What food do you feed your yorkie?
Chicken Soup	6	8.45%
Canidae	7	9.86%
Merricks	8	11.27%
Royal Canine	11	15.49%
Solid Gold	5	7.04%
Wellness	6	8.45%
Innova or Innova Evo	6	8.45%
Natural Balance	6	8.45%
Eukanuba	5	7.04%
Other: Please list	32	45.07%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

12-22-2006, 10:44 AM	#63
jvwheeler Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 261	Kirkland Super Premium I posted a question earlier asking if anyone used the premium from Costco. I also googled it and found the diamond product website. I sent them an email asking for an ingredient list. The response if from the same customer service representative as the email I sent off yesterday about Chickensoup for the pupply lover's soul. And the ingredient list looks good to me. . .And about 1/2 to 1/3 the price. Ingredients Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, egg product, beet pulp, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and Vitamin E), potatoes, fishmeal, flaxseed, natural flavor, brewers dried yeast, millet, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, carrots, peas, kelp, apples, dried skim milk, cranberry powder, salmon oil (a source of DHA), rosemary extract, parsley flake, dried chicory root, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese roteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, calcium antothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid. __________________ Janelle -- And Ginger and Glory, too! In Loving Memory--Coriander (4/15/06-5/15/07)

12-23-2006, 09:25 AM	#69
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	Eagle Pack I just got back from shopping for dog food. My dogs started out on RC puppy and then adult yorkie food. I switched to Merricks chicken potpie and and we have tried a few other flavors but Mayzie just doesn't seem all that crazy over any that we have tried. I ended up with Eagle Pack Holistic Selects. What is anybody's opinion on it? For some reason I can't get to the Dog analysis site. __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes

12-24-2006, 10:12 AM	#71
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	other: i feed blue buffalo holistic dog food __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

12-24-2006, 03:40 PM	#72
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	feeding the pup I just got my first yorkie. I am so glad I found this thread because I have had so much trouble getting her to eat. Her breeder said she was eating science diet puppy dry food but she will not touch any dry food here at my house. I always buy Nature's Select for my other 2 dogs (cocker and min pin) and they love it. We bought the puppy line for Maggie (the new yorkie pup) and she will only eat maybe 1 or 2 dry kibbles if she see's one laying on the floor by her bowl or something. the only way I have been able to get her to eat her food is to mix it with some canned dog food...the kind with "chunks in gravy". the others...she won't touch. the vet told me to entice her with mighty dog canned for a bit and taper off of it to encourage her to eat the dry food. but I do not want mighty dog...I want something more natural and not full of chemicals or 'who knows whate else'. I could sure use some suggestions as to what I can mix in her food to get her to eat it. Even if it means something from my fridge...I'll do it. I would rather her eat natural foods with no bi-products or fillers. I keep hearing about cottage cheese but I have always thought that dairy would be bad for dogs. So I really hesitate to give it to her. Maggie is 11 weeks old and super picky. She won't even eat out of certain dishes. I had to find one in my cabinet...it is my husbands grandmothers china. She will eat out of that but not out of any of the dog bowls we have. PICKY!!!! I have a feeling we will end up with a crystal dish and a pedestal for the spoiled baby. We have only had her since Tuesday, December 19 so she is still very new to us and to our family. We love her to pieces!!!!! __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

12-22-2006, 05:48 AM	#61
Alliec1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 64	Savannah eats cut up chicken breast mixed with rice and mixed veggies with the occasional fingertip-ful of nutrical just to make sure she gets all her vitamins. She also gets organic puppy treats. We refuse to feed her dog food after finding out what's in it.

12-22-2006, 11:31 AM	#64
irbrenda Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 123	The only thing I remember about the Diamond food sold at Costco was that there was a recall on the food in December 2005. However, I see so many people buying the food for their dogs when I'm in the store so I'm sure it's fine. I just received Wysong food today and I'm going to give it a try. I'm sure my dog will run from it as he's so used to the Life's Abundance right now. And he's loving the Merrick wet food, the Smothered Comfort. First time I ever saw him lap up wet food so quickly, other than Cesar which I won't use anymore. I usually free food him with wet food in the evening. I guess things may change after his surgery.

12-22-2006, 04:20 PM	#65
irbrenda Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 123	And Wysong did not go well today either. He got sick but I think he may have been overfed. One more time and then I'm done with that food too.

12-22-2006, 05:54 PM	#67
irbrenda Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 123	I know the cause of Diamond's recall. And I am sticking to Life's Abundance unless the doctor feels my dog will need a special diet for his bladder problems. I never thought it was Life's Abundance but it was just odd that after 5 years and a change in diet he developed crystals and stones. The stones will have to be analyzed. As far as Wysong's, the dog was definitely overfed and I'll try it one more time for now. Thanks for your feedback.

12-22-2006, 07:59 PM	#68
Tytainea Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 215	If you are home cooking for a puppy what should you make? I have been reading about the Chicken Soup and I want to go get a bag for Britain to try and see if she likes it. My aunt feeds her dog the Royal Canine and says its great. Also, Britain is a treat hog. She wants them all the time. Which ones are the best to give her? What should I avoid? How much is ok in a day?

12-24-2006, 07:36 AM	#70
Gizmo's Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 7	Gizmo eats canned Chicken Soup for breakfst and dinner, but nibbles on the dry CS during the day.

12-25-2006, 01:12 PM	#74
paulinanguyen2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue/Renton WA Posts: 164	i feed my yorkie dick van patten's natural balance!! the reason why is because it has no corn, soy, perservatives, wheat ect! all natural!!! and he loves it!!

12-25-2006, 02:42 PM	#75
thefitpet Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 76	Life's Abundance