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    1. Peggy’s done well on Farmina. We transitioned her from the puppy formula to this one:


      But you’d probably want the small breed formula:


      I’ve found it has a smaller serving size than some other foods, which tells me it’s a nutrient dense kibble. I also read that it’s never had a recall since being introduced in the United States in 2013.

      Here’s a detailed review:


      I also handfeed about half of Peggy’s daily calories as training treats, typically in the form of this kibble:


      She will do just about anything for it.

      My suggestion is to get samples from a local independent petfood store and let your dogs choose. You can just feed the kibbles as treats before committing to a full bag, and even then, get the smallest bag you can to ensure it’s well tolerated.
       
    2. Discussion starter · #3 ·
      Peggy’s done well on Farmina. We transitioned her from the puppy formula to this one:


      But you’d probably want the small breed formula:


      I’ve found it has a smaller serving size than some other foods, which tells me it’s a nutrient dense kibble. I also read that it’s never had a recall since being introduced in the United States in 2013.

      Here’s a detailed review:


      I also handfeed about half of Peggy’s daily calories as training treats, typically in the form of this kibble:


      She will do just about anything for it.

      My suggestion is to get samples from a local independent petfood store and let your dogs choose. You can just feed the kibbles as treats before committing to a full bag, and even then, get the smallest bag you can to ensure it’s well tolerated.
      Thank you! I’m actually headed out right now to the stores to see what I can find. I’ll look for Farmina. Do your dogs like the Farmina?
       
    1. This was the approximate cost of caring for my toy poodle monthly last year in the Expensive NE U.S.A., item by item:

      Food

      $15-20, depending on which food I picked for the month

      I like the Farmina dog food a lot, and the big bag Chewy has lasts both my small dogs about seven weeks:

      FARMINA N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Recipe Adult Mini Dry Dog Food, 15.4-lb bag - Chewy.com

      Remember that even if you choose a cheaper dog food, you'll still likely be feeding more of it--plus it's more likely that there will be a health issue caused by said food, which can cost lots of $$ to fix.

      Toys:

      $5

      Treats:

      $10-15

      Vaccinations (annual thing):

      Rabies 3-year vaccination: $33.20

      Bordetella intranasal vaccine 1 year: $40.20

      I had the option to come back in a separate visit for the lepto vaccine, but decided against it. It would likely have been priced similarly.

      You might be able to go to vaccination clinics to get these for cheaper, but likely not by much. I'd shop around and see what's available in your area. You still need to take the dog to the vet for a physical checkup if you do this, however. Toy Poodles are susceptible to a range of health conditions that if caught early, could mean the difference between a few $ spent and many, many $ spent on surgery and the like.

      Vet exam (this is also an annual thing):

      $66.50 for exam

      $76.75 for bloodwork

      Heartworm medication:

      $46 for a pack of six, so about $8 a month.

      Insurance:

      Fluffy's quote through Embrace Pet Insurance when I checked last was about $35. This covers emergency vet visits (up to $10,000, I think) but does not cover annual exam type visits or shots. If I wanted to, I could add a system where it reimburses me for said visits, but then my monthly premium would go up significantly.

      Training:

      If this is a new dog, you'll want to at least go to puppy/beginner classes and maybe a little beyond that. A typical class over here is about $115-$145 for seven weeks of training.

      Grooming:

      I do this myself. However, if I were to use a groomer to maintain a low maintenance cut, I'd probably want to bring Fluffy in about every three weeks or so. That would probably be about 40-60 dollars each time, just off the top of my head from when we did go to the groomer. If you go this route, make sure you seek out an actual groomer and not a pet store chain groomer--those have been known to treat dogs poorly (and a few dogs have died in their care).
       
    2. Discussion starter · #6 ·
      This was the approximate cost of caring for my toy poodle monthly last year in the Expensive NE U.S.A., item by item:

      Food

      $15-20, depending on which food I picked for the month

      I like the Farmina dog food a lot, and the big bag Chewy has lasts both my small dogs about seven weeks:

      FARMINA N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Recipe Adult Mini Dry Dog Food, 15.4-lb bag - Chewy.com

      Remember that even if you choose a cheaper dog food, you'll still likely be feeding more of it--plus it's more likely that there will be a health issue caused by said food, which can cost lots of $$ to fix.

      Toys:

      $5

      Treats:

      $10-15

      Vaccinations (annual thing):

      Rabies 3-year vaccination: $33.20

      Bordetella intranasal vaccine 1 year: $40.20

      I had the option to come back in a separate visit for the lepto vaccine, but decided against it. It would likely have been priced similarly.

      You might be able to go to vaccination clinics to get these for cheaper, but likely not by much. I'd shop around and see what's available in your area. You still need to take the dog to the vet for a physical checkup if you do this, however. Toy Poodles are susceptible to a range of health conditions that if caught early, could mean the difference between a few $ spent and many, many $ spent on surgery and the like.

      Vet exam (this is also an annual thing):

      $66.50 for exam

      $76.75 for bloodwork

      Heartworm medication:

      $46 for a pack of six, so about $8 a month.

      Insurance:

      Fluffy's quote through Embrace Pet Insurance when I checked last was about $35. This covers emergency vet visits (up to $10,000, I think) but does not cover annual exam type visits or shots. If I wanted to, I could add a system where it reimburses me for said visits, but then my monthly premium would go up significantly.

      Training:

      If this is a new dog, you'll want to at least go to puppy/beginner classes and maybe a little beyond that. A typical class over here is about $115-$145 for seven weeks of training.

      Grooming:

      I do this myself. However, if I were to use a groomer to maintain a low maintenance cut, I'd probably want to bring Fluffy in about every three weeks or so. That would probably be about 40-60 dollars each time, just off the top of my head from when we did go to the groomer. If you go this route, make sure you seek out an actual groomer and not a pet store chain groomer--those have been known to treat dogs poorly (and a few dogs have died in their care).
      Okay, thank you so much for the detailed information. I now understand that having a toy poodle of my own is out of the question. Unless I win the lottery or somehow become an executive at a small company, it simply does not make financial sense for me to do it.
       
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