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Yorkie guy · 03-19-2020, 10:34 AM

We’ve been feeding both our senior Yorkie kids the Blue Buffalo home style Recipe senior canned wet food,after reading about grain free food I’ve grown concerned as I’m not positive of the the quality of the Blue Buffalo products.

I’d appreciate members thoughts on this brand of wet food.....Royal Canine sounds great but is quite expensive for those of us retirees on a fixed income.
Thanks in advance

Larry.

matese · 03-19-2020, 02:45 PM

There have been many recalls on Blue Buffalo dog food. I would get them off that ASAP. If you cannot afford Royal Canine there are other quality dog foods to choose from.

Lovetodream88 · 03-19-2020, 03:57 PM

Blue buffalo is not a good company they have been sued many times for lying. I’m a huge fan of Royal Canin and Wellness. I know Royal Canin can be pricy but you are paying for a very trustworthy company that has vets on staff and use science when making their food the best it can be.

lilgidget · 03-19-2020, 04:24 PM

Purina One has come a long way in its development. You might want to check into it for nutrition and quality.

kjc · 03-20-2020, 02:25 PM

I think any “senior” diet is not the best choice for senior Yorkies. My first Yorkie did not thrive on it at all. When I switched her back to a regular adult diet, she appeared to have a ton more energy.

lilgidget · 03-20-2020, 05:41 PM

My first Yorkie, Teddy, died at age 14. He never ate senior dog food always gave him the adult when he went off Puppy Food.

Yorkie guy · 03-21-2020, 06:22 AM

Thank you for the feedback ladies!

yorkiemini · 03-21-2020, 07:34 AM

Too many recalls associated with Blue Buffalo. I am one of those fixed income folks and I feed my 12 year old Royal Canine. It is worth the only healthy vet visits and long lives we are enjoying.

matese · 03-21-2020, 08:11 AM

All my dogs including Poodles, mini Schnauzers and all my yorkies went on adult dog food after they became one year old, never put them on Senior dog food. All were healthy.

sandy simpson · 03-26-2020, 01:47 PM

My vet said to get my yorkies on a senior dog food. They have been eating Lifes Abundance and doing well on that . I ordered Lotus but am not fully convinced about that food. What about the chondroitin and glucosamine seniors need. That not in The !lifes Abundance.
I need help. Please tell me what food is good for 2. Eight yr old yorkies?

Lovetodream88 · 03-26-2020, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sandy simpson

My vet said to get my yorkies on a senior dog food. They have been eating Lifes Abundance and doing well on that . I ordered Lotus but am not fully convinced about that food. What about the chondroitin and glucosamine seniors need. That not in The !lifes Abundance.
I need help. Please tell me what food is good for 2. Eight yr old yorkies?

I wouldn’t change their food. If you are worried about Glucosamine you can give a supplement chew for that.

sandy simpson · 04-07-2020, 06:12 PM

I really agree that my yorkies seem good on the lifes abundance food. This lotus has lower protein 18% and 9%fat. I dont know why this vet said a senior food?
Love to dream. You have been so helpful to all! Thank you!

03-19-2020, 10:34 AM	#1
Yorkie guy YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 341 Blog Entries: 1	Blue Buffalo for senior s We’ve been feeding both our senior Yorkie kids the Blue Buffalo home style Recipe senior canned wet food,after reading about grain free food I’ve grown concerned as I’m not positive of the the quality of the Blue Buffalo products. I’d appreciate members thoughts on this brand of wet food.....Royal Canine sounds great but is quite expensive for those of us retirees on a fixed income. Thanks in advance Larry. __________________ If Yorkies can't go to heaven,then when I die I want to go where they went!

03-19-2020, 02:45 PM	#2
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 68,183	There have been many recalls on Blue Buffalo dog food. I would get them off that ASAP. If you cannot afford Royal Canine there are other quality dog foods to choose from. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

03-19-2020, 03:57 PM	#3
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	Blue buffalo is not a good company they have been sued many times for lying. I’m a huge fan of Royal Canin and Wellness. I know Royal Canin can be pricy but you are paying for a very trustworthy company that has vets on staff and use science when making their food the best it can be. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

03-20-2020, 02:25 PM	#5
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	I think any “senior” diet is not the best choice for senior Yorkies. My first Yorkie did not thrive on it at all. When I switched her back to a regular adult diet, she appeared to have a ton more energy. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

03-21-2020, 06:22 AM	#7
Yorkie guy YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 341 Blog Entries: 1	Thank you for the feedback ladies! __________________ If Yorkies can't go to heaven,then when I die I want to go where they went!

03-19-2020, 04:24 PM	#4
lilgidget YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc Posts: 1,152	Purina One has come a long way in its development. You might want to check into it for nutrition and quality.

03-20-2020, 05:41 PM	#6
lilgidget YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc Posts: 1,152	My first Yorkie, Teddy, died at age 14. He never ate senior dog food always gave him the adult when he went off Puppy Food.

03-21-2020, 07:34 AM	#8
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	Too many recalls associated with Blue Buffalo. I am one of those fixed income folks and I feed my 12 year old Royal Canine. It is worth the only healthy vet visits and long lives we are enjoying. __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

03-21-2020, 08:11 AM	#9
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 68,183	All my dogs including Poodles, mini Schnauzers and all my yorkies went on adult dog food after they became one year old, never put them on Senior dog food. All were healthy. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

03-26-2020, 01:47 PM	#10
sandy simpson YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: santee, california Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	Senior diet My vet said to get my yorkies on a senior dog food. They have been eating Lifes Abundance and doing well on that . I ordered Lotus but am not fully convinced about that food. What about the chondroitin and glucosamine seniors need. That not in The !lifes Abundance. I need help. Please tell me what food is good for 2. Eight yr old yorkies?

04-07-2020, 06:12 PM	#12
sandy simpson YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: santee, california Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	Dog food I really agree that my yorkies seem good on the lifes abundance food. This lotus has lower protein 18% and 9%fat. I dont know why this vet said a senior food? Love to dream. You have been so helpful to all! Thank you!