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wamozart · 02-11-2012, 10:17 AM

Can someone tell me the Correct Dry Dog Food I should be feeding my 1.5 yr old, 4 lb Yorkie.

Thanks....

MY OSCAR · 02-11-2012, 12:25 PM

well i understand your concern but there is really no one food that is right for every dog.
an adult diet would the place to start.
just look for a high quality food.
that being ,somthing that has meat and high quality grains in the ingredients.
a few examples would be
blue buffalo
taste of the wild
natural balance
solid gold just a wee bit
wellness
artemis
canidae
it also depends on what your dog likes.
good luck..

wamozart · 02-11-2012, 12:38 PM

Well, I was feeding him Beneful, but the guy I adopted him from said that is what he always fed him. But, when I started mentioning it to people, they said that that was the WORST dog food I could be feeding him. So, I'm trying to look for a good commercial, dry, dog food to buy and feed him.

MY OSCAR · 02-11-2012, 04:04 PM

that is good, yeah any one of the foods i mentioned would be
a good choice.then again if he is healthy and thriving and having no issues with the beneful then he should be fine with it. if you decide to change,
since he has been on beneful for awhile just change him gradually
mix 75% old x 25% new feed that for a week or so then go 1/2 & 1/2
he should be fine..

Britster · 02-11-2012, 09:05 PM

I would agree that Beneful is probably one of the worst of the worst IMO.

Check out Acana, Fromm, or Go!/Now! - you can find at specialty stores. If you're looking for something at Petsmart, check out Wellness or even Royal Canin would be a nice step up.

No one food is right for all dogs.

LovinOurYorkies · 02-12-2012, 05:51 AM

What works for some, doesn't work for others

. I started by using Dog Food Reviews | Dog Food Ratings to compare the quality of food available at my local Petco then narrowed it down by price, etc.

oneinabox · 02-12-2012, 05:54 AM

I feed mine Royal Canin. I tried Blue but they wouldn't eat it. I had mixed both in the bowl and they literally ate around the Blue.... it's a shame because I like the healthy healthy ingredients. My biggest thing is to read the ingredients on the side of the bag. If corn is the second or third ingredient listed, I keep looking, as corn is just a filler and has no nutritional value for them at all. I do keep looking though for something I think may be better for them

Good luck with your search... xo

Britster · 02-12-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by oneinabox

I feed mine Royal Canin. I tried Blue but they wouldn't eat it. I had mixed both in the bowl and they literally ate around the Blue.... it's a shame because I like the healthy healthy ingredients. My biggest thing is to read the ingredients on the side of the bag. If corn is the second or third ingredient listed, I keep looking, as corn is just a filler and has no nutritional value for them at all. I do keep looking though for something I think may be better for them

Good luck with your search... xo

I'm not bashing your decision in any way about what you're feeding, but I'm pretty sure most of Royal Canin's formulas have corn as the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th ingredient, since you say you avoid that.

oneinabox · 02-12-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I'm not bashing your decision in any way about what you're feeding, but I'm pretty sure most of Royal Canin's formulas have corn as the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th ingredient, since you say you avoid that.

Yup, you are 100 percent right, it IS the 4th ingredient but it's what the breeder was feeding Buster. I have tried Blue and he WON'T eat it

... I am still looking for something he will eat that doesn't have corn.

Britster · 02-12-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by oneinabox

Yup, you are 100 percent right, it IS the 4th ingredient but it's what the breeder was feeding Buster. I have tried Blue and he WON'T eat it

... I am still looking for something he will eat that doesn't have corn.

Oh, no worries, I was just letting you know. I think if he's doing great on Royal Canin, I wouldn't worry too much about it. RC is formulated to appeal to picky Yorkies, so probably why he likes it better. I actually like RC for the most part, but their food is too darn expensive for me and my big active 16lb boy who needs a lot of food, hehe.

oneinabox · 02-12-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Oh, no worries, I was just letting you know. I think if he's doing great on Royal Canin, I wouldn't worry too much about it. RC is formulated to appeal to picky Yorkies, so probably why he likes it better. I actually like RC for the most part, but their food is too darn expensive for me and my big active 16lb boy who needs a lot of food, hehe.

and your big boy is gorgeous to boot!!!

I get my new little fur kid tomorrow, a 5 month old little girl who is being fed Eukanuba at the moment, so we will have to see how that goes lol.... I am soooooo excited to get a second fur kid! My skin kids are beside themselves with excitement too

MikaTallulah · 02-12-2012, 09:22 PM

I like Proplan

Kentuckyyorkie · 02-16-2012, 06:47 PM

I have my two on Fromm. They are family owned and have been in business since 1904 with no recalls. I'm sure there are several good foods. I had a dog with severe allergies and this food is suppose to be less allergy and better for digestion. They both have done great and it has lots of veggies in it. I do feed the grain free.

wamozart · 02-17-2012, 06:01 AM

WOW.......There are so many different answers and opinions. And, of course; there are a lot of "good" dog foods out there. I did buy "IAMS" because so many of the other ones were so expensive and I spoke with a Yorkie Owner in the store and she said she has always fed all of her Yorkies (9) IAMS. So, He seems to like it, so we'll try.

Thanks.............Rick

02-11-2012, 10:17 AM	#1
wamozart YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eureka Springs, AR Posts: 3	Correct Dog Food? Can someone tell me the Correct Dry Dog Food I should be feeding my 1.5 yr old, 4 lb Yorkie. Thanks....

02-11-2012, 12:38 PM	#3
wamozart YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eureka Springs, AR Posts: 3	Dog Food Well, I was feeding him Beneful, but the guy I adopted him from said that is what he always fed him. But, when I started mentioning it to people, they said that that was the WORST dog food I could be feeding him. So, I'm trying to look for a good commercial, dry, dog food to buy and feed him.

02-11-2012, 09:05 PM	#5
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I would agree that Beneful is probably one of the worst of the worst IMO. Check out Acana, Fromm, or Go!/Now! - you can find at specialty stores. If you're looking for something at Petsmart, check out Wellness or even Royal Canin would be a nice step up. No one food is right for all dogs. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

02-12-2012, 05:51 AM	#6
LovinOurYorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MS Posts: 638	What works for some, doesn't work for others . I started by using Dog Food Reviews \| Dog Food Ratings to compare the quality of food available at my local Petco then narrowed it down by price, etc. __________________ Tracy Tillie & Bella Tanna DD DS DH

02-12-2012, 05:54 AM	#7
oneinabox Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alpharetta GA Posts: 43	I feed mine Royal Canin. I tried Blue but they wouldn't eat it. I had mixed both in the bowl and they literally ate around the Blue.... it's a shame because I like the healthy healthy ingredients. My biggest thing is to read the ingredients on the side of the bag. If corn is the second or third ingredient listed, I keep looking, as corn is just a filler and has no nutritional value for them at all. I do keep looking though for something I think may be better for them Good luck with your search... xo __________________ Buster and Zoe

02-11-2012, 12:25 PM	#2
MY OSCAR YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 4,514	well i understand your concern but there is really no one food that is right for every dog. an adult diet would the place to start. just look for a high quality food. that being ,somthing that has meat and high quality grains in the ingredients. a few examples would be blue buffalo taste of the wild natural balance solid gold just a wee bit wellness artemis canidae it also depends on what your dog likes. good luck..

02-11-2012, 04:04 PM	#4
MY OSCAR YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 4,514	that is good, yeah any one of the foods i mentioned would be a good choice.then again if he is healthy and thriving and having no issues with the beneful then he should be fine with it. if you decide to change, since he has been on beneful for awhile just change him gradually mix 75% old x 25% new feed that for a week or so then go 1/2 & 1/2 he should be fine..

02-12-2012, 09:22 PM	#12
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	I like Proplan __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

02-16-2012, 06:47 PM	#13
Kentuckyyorkie YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 355	I have my two on Fromm. They are family owned and have been in business since 1904 with no recalls. I'm sure there are several good foods. I had a dog with severe allergies and this food is suppose to be less allergy and better for digestion. They both have done great and it has lots of veggies in it. I do feed the grain free.

02-17-2012, 06:01 AM	#14
wamozart YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eureka Springs, AR Posts: 3	Dog Food.... WOW.......There are so many different answers and opinions. And, of course; there are a lot of "good" dog foods out there. I did buy "IAMS" because so many of the other ones were so expensive and I spoke with a Yorkie Owner in the store and she said she has always fed all of her Yorkies (9) IAMS. So, He seems to like it, so we'll try. Thanks.............Rick