YOUR Coton de Tulear Dog Food Questions and Answers

What should I feed my dog?

I get so many dog food questions, which is not surprising since we all want our Cotons to be healthy, and there's so much confusing and conflicting information about dog foods available to us.

This isn't really surprising since it's the same thing with people. We are what we eat, right?

Choosing healthy food is one of easiest ways to make sure your Coton is as healthy as possible, so check out these guidelines for the best dog food choices.

If you still have dog food questions, use the form below to ask your question. But first, see if your question has already been asked and answered. And as always, we'd love to hear your opinions on this subject.

You may find answers to questions on topics such as:

  • The healthiest dog food choices
  • Homemade dog food recipes
  • Dog food recall updates
  • Best puppy foods
  • Which dog food ingredients to watch out for
  • When to feed and how much to feed your dog
  • Suggestions for your finicky eaters



Coton de Tulear Dog Food Questions

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Is there a dog food to reduce shedding? 
I have 3 Coton de Tulear dogs (a 9 month old puppy, a 3 yo, and 5 yo). The 5 year old has started shedding all of a sudden. I know Cotons don’t typically …

What is the best food for senior cotons?  
Hi, we are about to get a senior coton de tulear. What is the best food for them?

picky Coton Eaters 
We just acquired our second Coton. Our first Princess passed away due to heart failure. Such a sorrow as we had her 13 yrs. from a pup. We have the same …

paprika for coton  
my 11 week old Cotoon loves to chew and has already ruined the wood on my dining table. A neighbor suggested to put paprika on the legs of the dining …

My 7 month puppy doesn't eat much 
my 7 month old puppy does not eat much of what I put down. I mix wet with dry and she manages to separate the two and eat only the wet

It seems she doesn't want to eat her dry puppy food, she begs. 
The only human food she has eaten is pumpkin and a little bit of chicken. I do not feed her while I eat. She begs.

When to Switch from Puppy Kibble  
I have been feeding my 14 month old Dakota, Orijen Puppy sine we brought her home. I supplement with a bit of roasted chicken, peas, brown rice and once …

How much to feed my 3 year old Coton 
How many times do you feed a three year old Coton and how much do you feed them?

how often to feed my 8 month old Coton? 
Dakota, my 8 month old female has been getting 3 meals a day. should I continue feeling her 3 x or reduce it to 2 x?

raw food 
My Coton loves the raw food we give her, but it stains her face and beard reddish-brown. Does anyone else deal with this and is there a type of raw food …

Coton Supplements 
What supplements are good to give to a Coton 5 month old puppy? What Probiotic and Enzymes and vitamins do most people give their Cotons?

What percentage of protein and fat should my Coton be eating 
What percentage of protein and fat should my Coton be eating. He throws up about once a week.

My puppy has gone off the raw mash food we were advised to feed him 
My Cortton is 4.5 month old & has been on raw chicken puppy food. We also give him raw chicken wings. The past couple of weeks he has been refusing to …

Feeding a new pup  
How often and what weight each portion does one feed an 8 week pup?! I am picking one tomorrow

Hip displasia 
My 7 month old puppy has a hip problem due to hip displasia or trauma or legg-calve perthes. Anyone have similar issues?

How long should I feed puppy food? 
I was told for our Golden Retriever 6 months and now I am wondering what to do for our new puppy a Coton? Is it 6 months too? or is that for a large breed? …

Bijou Finally Happy With His Food! 
Just wanting to share, after trying numerous puppy foods, i.e. Wellness, Blue, Orijen, Earthbond, California Natural, Royal Canin, wet, dry you name it, …

Royal Canin Puppy Food ??? 
I have had real fussy issues trying to get Bijou, now 16 wks. To eat puppy food. He got sick with vomitting unknown reason, and vet had him on chicken …

is it safe for a coton de tulear dog to eat a veal bone?  
is it safe for a coton de tulear dog to eat a veal bone? I know it's not with steak bones that splinter however what about veal bones? Our Coton …

Bobbie has allergies - looking for food recommendations 
Boobie has allergies and I have tried numerous foods. He is getting grain free food. Can anyone suggest a food that has helped their dog with allergies. …

my coton stop eating his food 
Teddy my coton has been eating the same food for over a year. He had hard time finding one he could eat because of his allergies. Natural Balance limited …

The best dog food for the Coton de Tulear 
Click on this post: http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/health/articles/feeding-homemade-dog-food.html After the legal claim that was filed on Purina …

Always Hungry 
I have a 6 month old coton. She has recently been spayed (6 days ago) and ever since she has been very hungry. Before she got spayed she would often …

Love treats! 
How many treats and what kind do you feed your Cotons?

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what do I feed a 6 weeks coton 
I'm about to recieve a 6 weeks coton puppy but so confused about what to feed her since she's so little

My Coton won't eat 
My Coton will not eat. Any suggestions?

Need dog food advice for rescued Coton 
9-14 I drove to St Louis to adopt a 2 yr old male coton who had been rescued from a puppy mill raid. He had been used as a stud. He was vet checked, immunized, …

Feeding Schedule for your dog 
Do i need to feed my coton 3 times or just one time on a day? My dog ​​is 6 months old.

How to add wet food & avoid potty problems..  
12 week old Beau came home with me 12 days ago and he's an absolute delight! He's my first puppy so were learning together every day. I kept him on the …

Homemade Dog Treats 
Bill is very sensitive to certain dog foods, some people food that it is okay for dogs to have and some dog treats. We are going to step up our training …

Dog Food Question 
To all you Coton owners, what do you feed your pet and why? (Currently I feed Spanky Blue Buffalo but have heard some recent complaints that I am thinking …

Can I give my Coton seedless grapes? 
I am 84 yrs. old and have owned dogs since I was 4. I have always shared seedless grapes with them. I now have a wonderful Coton de Tulear named Frosty …

Healthy dog chews? 
Am trying to find a healthy safe, low calorie chew for my 4 month old Coton, Daisy. There seems to be mixed opinions as to rawhide at this age, and although …

Best soft food? 
I am currently making my Coton Casper his food. I don't really mind, but I would like to find a prepared dog food that he likes. Before I switched to making …

Can Dogs Eat Apples? 
I had this question for quite some time, because my Cotons are crazy about apples. Today I found an answer & would like to share it with all of you (read …

What do the breeders feed???? Nobody's talking. 
Okay, I didn't think I needed to count the many dog foods when Cooperman came to live with me, but it is well over a dozen. Because I'm concerned about …

Struvite Urinary Bladder Crystals and Diet 
My 1 1/2 year old Coton has been diagnosed with struvite crystals in her urine and the vet has ordered Royal Canin S/O prescription dog food. While it …

Finicky Eater Extreme 
Molly has been on Blue Buffalo Small Breed since we got her. Initially she liked it and ate that along with a teaspoon of high quality canned food. She …

Need homemade dog food suggestions 
I haven't been happy with any of the commercial dog foods I've given my Coton de tulear (1 1/2 yrs old). It seems the foods that are supposedly better …

Raw food diet vs. Dog food? 
I will be getting my puppy soon, and I'm not sure which is the best way to go for my coton de tulear. The breeder has recommened a brand of dog food, while …

Dog Food Most Like Kibbles and Bits 
My little diva is very fussy and refuses to eat all of the foods I get. She is two and half and it took me almost two years just to get her to eat maybe …

Need help with Coton feeding difficulties 
Luna is 6 months old and the most adorable dog ever. She just hit 8 pounds and is basically done growing, so she's on the small side. But we're having …

Need suggestions for best food for coton de tulear with allergies 
I feed my Coton de Tulear proplan chicken & rice since she was a puppy. I was told this is one of the better foods for dogs. I am trying to narrow it …

Raw dog food diet for the coton de tulear? 
I was wondering if anyone has their Coton de Tulear on a raw dog food diet? My Coton is 2 1/2 years old and has recently been diagnosed with food allergies. …

Another Coton de Tulear Dog Food Question 
I have Triscuit on Innova dog food. That is a very good product, but she continues to want her sister's Pedigree Large Chunks (not a good food). I give …

Do you feed a coton de tulear puppy adult dog food instead of puppy food? 
Do you feed a coton de tulear puppy adult dog food instead of puppy food? My breeder said to feed only adult food - no puppy food. I don't know what …

I have feeding problem with my Coton 
Before, my dog Kevin used to eat a normal dog food (Eukanuba and Alpo). But a couple of months ago, my mom told me that he doesn't want to eat those anymore. …

What is your Coton's favorite treat? 
My Coton de Tulear, Tuffy, loves his Pure Bites freeze dried liver treats. I put them in his Kong toy, (which he bounces off my foot to get attention for …

Can I feed beef to my Coton de Tulear? 
I have a question...Why are we not to feed beef or horse meat to a Coton de Tulear? I don't seem to find the answer anywhere. Can anyone out there help …

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My Coton de Tulear won't eat anything but treats 
My Coton de Tulear was a gift from my sons last Xmas and was four months old. I love her...she is kind of rare, being that she is white and black... …

What food for my Coton de Tulear puppy? 
I am due to get my Coton puppy soon and I was sure I was going to feed it on Royal Canin dry food. However after reading some dog food reviews I was alarmed …

How often can our dog be given chicken. 
she loves chicken but we are sure how often she should have some.

recipe Not rated yet
Looking for homemade dog food recipe for a picky eater.

Why does my Coton take a mouthful of food and go roll in it? How do I stop this? Not rated yet
Sushi is 13, she and I have been together since she was 6. She is in reasonable health although due to a gum disease no longer has any teeth. She also …

My 7 month old cotton hardly eats  Not rated yet
My 7 month old Coton only eats one small meal per day although she is offered more she won't eat more than a mouthful. She will only eat doggy trick treats …

Mature Food Not rated yet
we have an 8 year old coton "Peyton" and she is the love of our life. Our vet recently suggested we switch her diet to a mature food. We went through …

What food so he will not lick paws  Not rated yet
Just moved from Calif to AZ and it's been hard finding a vet and goomer - so many do not know anything about the best dog the Coton. Teddy is 10 yrs …

training dog to train dog Not rated yet
IF you have a well behaved dog, let them spend time together, the established dog will go about his business, and the newbie will copy him, you do the …

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