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TLC · 09-14-2007, 12:52 PM

I think you need to introduce the new food slowly over a weeks time.
start off with 25% of new and 75% of old for a few days then do 50/50 and then 75/25 and eventually 100% of new.

Rascal 01 · 09-14-2007, 01:39 PM

Ok...here's the kicker.....his previous owner left his bowl out ALL day and just filled it up when it was empty.

I have always fed my pets 2 a day. But she told me his blood suger would go too low if I did that....

So...what do you think...should I take it away until 2 feeding times?

I am deff going to start to switch him to Canidae this weekend.

Wylie's Mom · 09-14-2007, 01:43 PM

I think free-feeding is just fine, as long as they're not overeaters. Many dogs can regulate their hunger just fine on their own - so if he's okay w/ free feeding, it certainly is easier!

Rascal 01 · 09-14-2007, 01:48 PM

There is a local pet store that claims their food is all natural...it's called Nutro Max....but i looked it up and it says one of the main ingredients is wheat which is a big cause of allergies.....

So my question is

Canidae or Nutro Max?

Wylie's Mom · 09-14-2007, 01:50 PM

CANIDAE, hands down!

Rascal 01 · 09-14-2007, 01:53 PM

Yeah I totally agree now!

I did a comparison with that website listed by another poster adn it is by far the best!

Thank you guys so very much!!

I can't wait to help my little guy out with his skin and coat!!

Rascal 01 · 09-14-2007, 01:54 PM

Oh that was you Wylie's mom!!

Thank you!!

Rascal 01 · 09-15-2007, 04:32 PM

What a funny guy he is! I bought the canidae and added about 10% to his food......... He picked out every single peice of Canidae and ate it quickyl!!

The rest just sits there.... LOL

What if he refuses to eat the other? Will a complete switch over make him sick??

Wylie's Mom · 09-15-2007, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascal 01

What a funny guy he is! I bought the canidae and added about 10% to his food......... He picked out every single peice of Canidae and ate it quickyl!!

The rest just sits there.... LOL

What if he refuses to eat the other? Will a complete switch over make him sick??

He clearly has great taste!

Some dogs do okay w/ complete switches, but it's usually easier gradually. Plus, if he does just pick out the Canidae - he's essentially doing his own 100% switch! LOL.

He probably will eat the other stuff once his hunger gets to him. But, if he's just picking out Canidae and it doesn't bother his tummy - then I'd probably just go for it, if it were me.

Jad · 09-17-2007, 04:01 PM

I had all kinds of skin problems with my 5 year old male Yorkie until I started using Coat Handler Shampoo and Conditioner and a product by Coat Handler called Skin Works. I really wish you would try these products for about six weeks. I think you would be very surprised at the results.

The people at Coat Handler recommend that you bath him once a week for six weeks and then apply the skin works product on any areas that look pinkish three times a day.

Jad

LisaML1970 · 09-18-2007, 04:47 AM

Hi I adopted a 2 yr old yorkie female named Bayleigh she also has skin issues. I switch her food to Wellness Core and took her to the Vet for a cortisone shot and they also gave me Vet Solutions BPO-3 shampoo she has oily hair. It's been a week and no more itches. SO good Luck!

Lisa

Rascal 01 · 09-18-2007, 05:04 AM

thanks everyone for all the great suggestions!!!

09-14-2007, 12:52 PM	#16
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	I think you need to introduce the new food slowly over a weeks time. start off with 25% of new and 75% of old for a few days then do 50/50 and then 75/25 and eventually 100% of new. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

09-14-2007, 01:39 PM	#17
Rascal 01 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: TN Posts: 40	Ok...here's the kicker.....his previous owner left his bowl out ALL day and just filled it up when it was empty. I have always fed my pets 2 a day. But she told me his blood suger would go too low if I did that.... So...what do you think...should I take it away until 2 feeding times? I am deff going to start to switch him to Canidae this weekend. __________________ ~Amber~

09-14-2007, 01:43 PM	#18
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I think free-feeding is just fine, as long as they're not overeaters. Many dogs can regulate their hunger just fine on their own - so if he's okay w/ free feeding, it certainly is easier! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

09-14-2007, 01:48 PM	#19
Rascal 01 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: TN Posts: 40	There is a local pet store that claims their food is all natural...it's called Nutro Max....but i looked it up and it says one of the main ingredients is wheat which is a big cause of allergies..... So my question is Canidae or Nutro Max? __________________ ~Amber~

09-14-2007, 01:50 PM	#20
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	CANIDAE, hands down! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

09-14-2007, 01:53 PM	#21
Rascal 01 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: TN Posts: 40	Yeah I totally agree now! I did a comparison with that website listed by another poster adn it is by far the best! Thank you guys so very much!! I can't wait to help my little guy out with his skin and coat!! __________________ ~Amber~

09-14-2007, 01:54 PM	#22
Rascal 01 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: TN Posts: 40	Oh that was you Wylie's mom!! Thank you!! __________________ ~Amber~

09-15-2007, 04:32 PM	#23
Rascal 01 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: TN Posts: 40	Well i switched him.... What a funny guy he is! I bought the canidae and added about 10% to his food......... He picked out every single peice of Canidae and ate it quickyl!! The rest just sits there.... LOL What if he refuses to eat the other? Will a complete switch over make him sick?? __________________ ~Amber~

09-17-2007, 04:01 PM	#25
Jad Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 47	I had all kinds of skin problems with my 5 year old male Yorkie until I started using Coat Handler Shampoo and Conditioner and a product by Coat Handler called Skin Works. I really wish you would try these products for about six weeks. I think you would be very surprised at the results. The people at Coat Handler recommend that you bath him once a week for six weeks and then apply the skin works product on any areas that look pinkish three times a day. Jad

09-18-2007, 04:47 AM	#26
LisaML1970 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2	Hi I adopted a 2 yr old yorkie female named Bayleigh she also has skin issues. I switch her food to Wellness Core and took her to the Vet for a cortisone shot and they also gave me Vet Solutions BPO-3 shampoo she has oily hair. It's been a week and no more itches. SO good Luck! Lisa

09-18-2007, 05:04 AM	#27
Rascal 01 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: TN Posts: 40	thanks everyone for all the great suggestions!!! __________________ ~Amber~