Thoughts on Innova EVO dogfood anyone? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

spr377 · 08-05-2007, 03:46 PM

I have used this food for about 4mos. I am very pleased with it. EVO doesn't have a "puppy" food, but the protein content is alittle over 40%. I am wondering if I should start my puppies on that, or start them on the regular Innova puppy food. They won't be starting solid food for another week.

BabyFidgette · 08-05-2007, 03:49 PM

Evo has too much protein for our little guys. http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_f...duct=523&cat=8

kalina82 · 08-05-2007, 04:20 PM

i had morgan on it for a little bit and it didn't agree with her. she threw up in the mornings after eating it sometimes. I took her off it and put her on canidae instead.

RMKC · 08-05-2007, 04:38 PM

Feeding my 2 Natural Balance Ultra and mix a handful of Evo in with it, and they like it alot !

spr377 · 08-05-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

Evo has too much protein for our little guys. http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_f...duct=523&cat=8

what do you feed?

BabyFidgette · 08-05-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by spr377

what do you feed?

It's funny you ask b/c I was feeding her Artemis small breed. The food is very small. And for some reason, after about a year of feeding her that food, she started throwing it up whole.

Maybe it was stale or something, I'm not sure. So, instead of taking the chance with that again, I ordered a small bag of regular Innova to see if she liked it, and she LOVES it. I can't even free freed b/c every time I put it down, she eats it all!

camly · 08-05-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

It's funny you ask b/c I was feeding her Artemis small breed. The food is very small. And for some reason, after about a year of feeding her that food, she started throwing it up whole.

Maybe it was stale or something, I'm not sure. So, instead of taking the chance with that again, I ordered a small bag of regular Innova to see if she liked it, and she LOVES it. I can't even free freed b/c every time I put it down, she eats it all!

i feed my lil guy regular innova puppy food and he'll tolerate it .. hahaha! but i noticed within a week how much nicer his coat was ... we're out of it right now and have to wait til my dad comes back to get more .. so he's had to be eating nutro, and literally in just a couple of days i have noticed his coat is not as soft as it was while on the innova ... we were thinking of trying solid gold too.

Buffy · 08-05-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

Evo has too much protein for our little guys. http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_f...duct=523&cat=8

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89229

Here's a rebuttal page to the aforementioned comment.

BabyFidgette · 08-06-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffy

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89229

Here's a rebuttal page to the aforementioned comment.

I love when newbies come here to make rebuttals!

http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=702

Species and Growth Stage Recommended Protein % Recommended Fat %
Puppy 28% 17%
Adult Dog 18% 9-15%
Performance Dog 25% 20%
Racing Sled Dog 35% 50%
Lactating Dog 28% 17%

Yorkieluv · 08-06-2007, 03:15 PM

Good post, BabyFidgette!!

Obviously if they're getting lower quality protein which is what is in most dog foods, it's going to be hard on the livers and kidneys. That's why most people recommend to stay under the 28% mark...

Buffy · 08-07-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

I love when newbies come here to make rebuttals!

http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=702

Species and Growth Stage Recommended Protein % Recommended Fat %
Puppy 28% 17%
Adult Dog 18% 9-15%
Performance Dog 25% 20%
Racing Sled Dog 35% 50%
Lactating Dog 28% 17%

So here's some food for thought from a newbie. Too little protein is very bad for your dog. Too much protein for a healthy pet is harmless. Given the varying rates of protein sourcing and digestibility, are you going to gamble with your pet's health and nutrition based on general recommendations?

In all fariness, my dog probably is much more active than the other yorkies on this forum that spend a lot of time on people's laps. So I may be a bit more biased. But wouldn't it be more accurate, per the article that you linked, to say that higher levels or protein is not harmful for healthy yorkies?

Please note that in the thread that I've started, I've linked several other articles and webpages, of which, the article that you linked in one of them. Feel free to read through ALL of them as rebuttal.

Buffy · 08-07-2007, 10:10 AM

http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1104

Here's another article from the same website, which you (and I) linked. Feel free to link some new websites.

BabyFidgette · 08-07-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffy

So here's some food for thought from a newbie. Too little protein is very bad for your dog. Too much protein for a healthy pet is harmless. Given the varying rates of protein sourcing and digestibility, are you going to gamble with your pet's health and nutrition based on general recommendations?

In all fariness, my dog probably is much more active than the other yorkies on this forum that spend a lot of time on people's laps. So I may be a bit more biased. But wouldn't it be more accurate, per the article that you linked, to say that higher levels or protein is not harmful for healthy yorkies?

Please note that in the thread that I've started, I've linked several other articles and webpages, of which, the article that you linked in one of them. Feel free to read through ALL of them as rebuttal.

Did you join this website to argue with people? LOL Personally, I could care less what you think. You must be one of "those" who try to prove people wrong all the time. We have a lot of them come and go here on YT. But, I haven't the time for such "educated people".

I'm smart enough.

And for your info, I only feed my dog TOP quality food within the recommended guidelines. And believe me, my dog has lots of energy! Some would think too much. 'So put the baby on her her stomach when she sleeps. No wait, she might suffocate! Then put her on her back! O crap, she might vomit in her mouth. Well, guess only the side is left.' So whatever studies/articles you've read as the 'catch of the day', you will make your own decision as to what you want to feed. I will not feed Innova Evo as I've heard contradicting things about it and I'd rather play it safe with my dog's health, not chance it because it "may" not harm her.

BabyFidgette · 08-07-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffy

http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1104

Here's another article from the same website, which you (and I) linked. Feel free to link some new websites.

Yes, a NORMAL dog. But what if you don't know your pup is sick? Why take the chance to possibly exacerbate the illness with too much protein? Not me. But as stated above, you and everyone else is entitled to their own opinion. People know that Cesars and Pedigree are not great, yet they feed it anyway. People will do what they want.

edited to say: I'm done with this thread, so you can say all you want. I won't reply b/c I'm not getting into an online argument with you. So I'm allowing you to have the last word.

paulapoo · 08-07-2007, 10:49 AM

Good Post Nicole, well said. I agree.

08-05-2007, 03:46 PM	#1
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,015	Thoughts on Innova EVO dogfood anyone? I have used this food for about 4mos. I am very pleased with it. EVO doesn't have a "puppy" food, but the protein content is alittle over 40%. I am wondering if I should start my puppies on that, or start them on the regular Innova puppy food. They won't be starting solid food for another week. __________________ Piper Leo Baby Piccolo

08-05-2007, 03:49 PM	#2
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	Evo has too much protein for our little guys. http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_f...duct=523&cat=8 __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

08-05-2007, 04:20 PM	#3
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	i had morgan on it for a little bit and it didn't agree with her. she threw up in the mornings after eating it sometimes. I took her off it and put her on canidae instead. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

08-05-2007, 04:38 PM	#4
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	Feeding my 2 Natural Balance Ultra and mix a handful of Evo in with it, and they like it alot ! __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

08-06-2007, 03:15 PM	#10
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Good post, BabyFidgette!! Obviously if they're getting lower quality protein which is what is in most dog foods, it's going to be hard on the livers and kidneys. That's why most people recommend to stay under the 28% mark... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

08-07-2007, 10:10 AM	#12
Buffy Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 14	http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1104 Here's another article from the same website, which you (and I) linked. Feel free to link some new websites.

08-07-2007, 10:49 AM	#15
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Good Post Nicole, well said. I agree. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)