Is this food good for a 20 lb shih tzu?, he is 4 years old, and i was reading this food is high in protein.
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Definitely, it is really high quality food. I give it to my 25 pound dog and my 50 pound dog and they both love it. They've actually lost weight, they were on Purina before which has a lot more grains. So if you are using a brand like that right now, this is a healthier choice.
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I give this to my 15 lb 2 year old, bishon/poodle mix, poochon and my 16 lb 1 year old cockapoo, Cocker spaniel / poodle mix. They love it
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I don't know about Shih Tzu's in general, I have a mini dachshund, but dogs of any size can eat this food. There is a chart on the back of the bag that will tell you the proper daily amount of food to give your dog. Mind you this is a daily amount and will seem like you are starving your dog compared to conventional dog food (volume wise), but rest assured you are not! This is high quality food, high in protein and devoid of fillers and fluff, so you will feed your dog less (volume wise) but they will the get the nutrition they need. I have been feeding my dachshund grain free for 5+ years and he is now between 10 and 12 years old (the rescue wasn't sure of his DOB) and going strong! I don't know about Shih Tzu's in general, I have a mini dachshund, but dogs of any size can eat this food. There is a chart on the back of the bag that will tell you the proper daily amount of food to give your dog. Mind you this is a daily amount and will seem like you are starving your dog compared to conventional dog food (volume wise), but rest assured you are not! This is high quality food, high in protein and devoid of fillers and fluff, so you will feed your dog less (volume wise) but they will the get the nutrition they need. I have been feeding my dachshund grain free for 5+ years... » Read More I don't know about Shih Tzu's in general, I have a mini dachshund, but dogs of any size can eat this food. There is a chart on the back of the bag that will tell you the proper daily amount of food to give your dog. Mind you this is a daily amount and will seem like you are starving your dog compared to conventional dog food (volume wise), but rest assured you are not! This is high quality food, high in protein and devoid of fillers and fluff, so you will feed your dog less (volume wise) but they will the get the nutrition they need. I have been feeding my dachshund grain free for 5+ years and he is now between 10 and 12 years old (the rescue wasn't sure of his DOB) and going strong! « Show Less
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I agree with the post from D. Cohen. The food is so healthy that they don't need to eat as much. I have two little dogs (under 20 lbs) and they only get 1/4 cup two times a day. Their coats are shiny and they look healthy so it pleases me. Just my opinion but I have read some mixed reviews on the raw food diet so please do a little more research on that. Good luck! and I promise Orijen is worth every penny!!!!!!
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My dog is a 5.5 pitbull when i was giving him bully max i did notice when he would walk up the steps his back and neck were more muscular. It gave him diarrhea so i stopped giving it to him. I recommend boiling chicken and giving him boiled chicken and raw egg mixed in his food. Dont dump the chicken broth feed him that too. Just try upping his protein intake and making sure hes getting daily exercise. Depending on how old he is it might just be how its going to be. Just like when we get old taking body building supplements isnt going to do much when your 90 lol. Good luck. Talk to your vet about options. My dog is a 5.5 pitbull when i was giving him bully max i did notice when he would walk up the steps his back and neck were more muscular. It gave him diarrhea so i stopped giving it to him. I recommend boiling chicken and giving him boiled chicken and raw egg mixed in his food. Dont dump the chicken broth feed him that too. Just try upping his protein intake and making sure hes getting daily exercise. Depending on how old he is it might just be how its going to be. Just like when we get old taking body building supplements isnt going to do much when your 90 lol. Good luck. Talk to your vet... » Read More My dog is a 5.5 pitbull when i was giving him bully max i did notice when he would walk up the steps his back and neck were more muscular. It gave him diarrhea so i stopped giving it to him. I recommend boiling chicken and giving him boiled chicken and raw egg mixed in his food. Dont dump the chicken broth feed him that too. Just try upping his protein intake and making sure hes getting daily exercise. Depending on how old he is it might just be how its going to be. Just like when we get old taking body building supplements isnt going to do much when your 90 lol. Good luck. Talk to your vet about options. « Show Less
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i have a 20 lb shih tzu she fits in there no problem. she loves it. it holds up well. we take alot of trips with her. when she gets sleepy she lays down and sleeps. good deal...
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My Yorkipoo has been on Embark since he was 4 months old, he 10 months now. I do notice him eating better, than the dog food we were given when we got him. As far as less, I guess it depends on the dog. I would contact Honest Kicthen.com and ask them about there food. There very helpful, if you ask they will give you samples to try!
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There are directions for puppy feeding, so although I cannot read the entire label I believe all the TOTW canned foods are approved for maintenance and growth, meaning it should be a fine puppy food if you can afford it.
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I haven't found this good for weight loss, but I think Wellness does make one for weight loss. http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/m/product-detail.aspx?pet=dog&pid;=93&pt;=1&pl;=14&ct;=1This is excellent food. I have 4 Pekingese & they all eat it & like it. One had diarrhea & hasn't had it again since starting on this food.
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Since they are young they should have a higher protein intake.When my babies were young, I fed them Mazuri. They loved it! Lots of protein, too. Good luck!
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BB has puppy dog food also which gives a higher caloric intake. I know getting two different foods is a pain but it is only for a short time. I have done some study on different dog foods because one of my dogs ended up with kidney stones. What I found was that grain free is the way to go. Also making sure your dog gets plenty of water. I add a little water to there food and they at it all up within 5 mins.
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I have 3 shih Tzu. I feed them one can in the morning and one in the evening. The smaller dog weighs about 12 pounds. He would eat on 2/3 of one can a day. He is not a big eater. All the dogs are healthy and love the food. Tender slices is their favorite.
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I have a 10 year old German shepherd & a 5 year old German shepherd both with allergies. Much improved with this food. Protein doesn't seem to be a problem at all for the older dog. Healthier diet has been incredible for them both.
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My dog is doing very well with it. She is a 10year old dog that I rescued and was being fed a very poor quality food. After researching, I bought this Wellness brand. After gradually introducing it with the junk food, she transitioned well and is now enjoying it. There were no digestive problems with the switch. I think you will be very pleased with it. There are other blends for younger dogs or ones with weight issues.
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I personally rotate proteins for my mutts. Not only for variety, but their health as well. My vet and local pet shops have suggested this to me in the past.
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My Golden Doodle has been on this food since she was weened. She just turned one. I keep in contact with her litter mate mommys. Only one other dog and mine are still on TOTW. Our two have no allergies or ear problems and the other 7 all have problems. We prefer the bison. I'm just sayin...
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My dog enjoyed eating the food too. I did not look at the expiration date so I cannot talk to that. All that I know is that my dog really liked the food.
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I have not had that experience; Orijen is a great dog food, but may not be appropriate for you dog. I would call Orijen customer service and tell them what is going on before you discontinue feeding the brand. You may be giving either too much or the wrong kibble for your dog's age or breed.
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It is a perfectly fine dry dog food but I ended up having to give up the 'grain free high protein' type food after 4 months due to issues with GAS in my 2 dogs. My vet recommended I change food and now a month afterwardsthe gas is almost gone. My vet informed me my choc lab and black lab mix needed a little less protein and some grain would not hurt them at all. I really liked the premium edge and felt it would help manage weight issues.I highly recommend this food to you.