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Is your Yorkie suffering from joint pain or arthritis? You’re not alone. Members of our I Love My Yorkie Facebook community recently shared their insights on the following question: What food would you recommend for a Yorkie with arthritis? We received hundreds of helpful replies and below have compiled some of the best responses.
Best Dog Foods for a Yorkie with Arthritis or Joint Pain
Science diet is all we’ve ever given our Yorkie. She’s 14 with no health issues

Author: Sondra Wardlow S.
Likes: 3

Try 360 dog food. All freeze-dried. We thought our schnauzer was acgonner. Started this, and he is a new dog. Just Google. Amazon carries it.

Author: Barbara Ann D.
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I have a 16 year old who at one point could hardly walk and had health issues that were-well frightening. I still feed him plain chicken cut small twice a day but his dry food is Authority -below. Only give his freeze dried chicken small pieces for treats. He loves all-what a change in him!!

Author: Pat Jones Crossman P.
Likes: 1

My dogs don’t have arthritis but I give them oven baked kibble by NULO which they love and my Yorkie get supplements by Naive Pet

Author: Apryl W.
Likes: 0

I feed my Yorkie Natural Balance and give him Salmon Jerky treats

Author: Ignacio P.
Likes: 3

FlexPet is a supplement, not a food, but it has done wonders for my 7 y.o. Yorkie’s hip dysplasia. Your vet could recommend which Hill’s Science Diet mixture food would be best.

Author: Carol N.
Likes: 0

Primal, freeze dried nuggets is about the best !!!!
Author: Lisa Dockendorf K.
Likes: 2

I have a Yorkie that has it bad too, feed her True Solutions by Blue Buffalo called JOLLY JOINTS now she runs all over the back yard like a puppy, she loves it

Author: Debbie Z.
Likes: 0

Health Extensions

Author: Jenny M.
Likes: 1

I only feed Royal canin with fish oil added for them old joints and a shiny coat.

Author: Jelaine K.
Likes: 2

I use freshpet and Marshall loves it

Author: Annie Walter L.
Likes: 0

I feed mine salmon Victors Ocean Blend or Purina Pro Plan for small breed .. my 18 year old is doing incredibly well on it



Author: Charise C.
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I recommend Royal Canin Adult Yorkie food..

Author: Max C L.
Likes: 1

Just food for dogs is what I give mine. And they make one specific for joints.

Author: Jenny P.
Likes: 0

Primal or Stella and chewys freeze dried raw patties has lots of nutrients



Author: Linda W.
Likes: 1

Better Diet Choices for Yorkies With Arthritis
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