Is this food ok?

[Sharon_FL]

Well, geez, I thought "Newman's" was a good quality food. I know it's a big step up from "Cesars"... what I was using... LOL... "Royal Canin" dry is not good either? ... *sigh*...

[Freedom]

The Newman's is alright, it is the Royal Canin we are suggesting you upgrade.

Just the fact that your dog won't eat it without a "topping" should suggest you keep learning.

This is all a huge learning process. You are well up the list, far away from grocery store stuff.

[luvofallhorses]

Royal Canin isn't that great.

On Dog Food Analysis it is a 1-star dog food. There are better ones out there, like Taste of the Wild, Natural Balance, Orijen, Blue Buffalo, Kirklands is rated 4 stars I do believe, etc. As for the canned, Newman is rated a 3-star which isn't that bad. Natural Balanced Canned is really good, has no by-products in it.

I would also stay away from Nutro, it's not that great of a food either. Just my 2 cents.

Taste of the Wild:
http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/

Natural Balance:
http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/dogformulas/home.html

Orijen:
http://www.orijen.ca/orijen/products/

Blue Buffalo:
http://www.bluebuffalo.com/

You can find Kirkland at Costco. Good luck. Also if you switch to any the foods I suggested especially TOTW, Orijen, or anything she will not need turkey or a canned food with it. They are pretty high in protein. Fish oil capsules are always a good supplement.

[MonicanHonda]

Agreed with everyone above. I also like Solid Gold, Nature's Variety, Canine Caviar, Ziwipeak (expensive but good!!!!), and Merrick.

[Sharon_FL]

Thanks all... I don't know why I thought Royal Canin was a good food. I can change that real quick. I just need to find something with small bites. She is a Yorkie mix and doesn't like big bites of food. I just would love to find a really good quality canned food(I would love it better if she would eat dry food, but I know better), that she would LOVE to eat. Price is not a concern since I have only her to feed and she is small. I hope I can find a good dry food to mix at Petco or Pet Supermarket. I will take a list with me.

Thanks for all your help... I REALLY appreciate it! You are all so kind.
Sharon

[dab_20]

I feed my dogs Acana, it's a grain free high quality food. The bites are small enough. I mix my dog's food with a little water so it's all soggy. Not only does it keep their teeth cleaner, my little picky eater, Molli, LOVES it that way.

[luvofallhorses]

Acana is pretty good too. I think they also carry small bites.