Yogies!

[star]

Did anyone notice that instead of stars, we now have yogies? lol, I love it!

[Ali]

Yep, it's fab - except my 'rating' seems to have dropped in the process.

Most upset.... need some strawberry yogies to cheer me up... (*raids box*)

[Deedles]

Has anybody ever tried rat yogies? Are they good?  

-Deedles

[Ali]

the chocolate ones are nice, the plain ones are ok, the strawberry ones smell nicer than they look...... I imagine, obviously !! Would never dream of eating one! (OK, I am currently trying to get a plain one out of my teeth.... Roger didn't want his)  

[Eileen]

I noticed the yogies, they're grrrrreat!!
I have never eaten one, though per prior posts
many have and have liked them.

I wonder if there is a system to the color-coded ness
of the yogie system.

[Dimi]

What do the little yogie icons indicate?

[WeeRaffins]

What do the little yogie icons indicate?

They are kinda like a little 'rating' system I guess. The more you post, the more the rate goes up, and the more yogies you get!  

[Dimi]

Ohhh, ok...thanks!  

[magenta]

ummm... im new at this... what are yogies? is it and american thing?

[DesertSands]

"Yogies" is a pet term for Yogurt Drops, very yummy treats for our furry friends.

[Anmllvr731]

Yogies  
What a wonderful idea Suebee!!!

[Rat-love]

I must admit--I had to try a cheese flavored one.  I figured that if it was good enough for them that it certainly wouldn't hurt me.  It tasted only very vaguely like cheese and mostly like sugar, so I decided that they are a treat to be given sparingly.

[magenta]

hehe... it must be only in your country...ive never heard of them in new zealand

[Suebee]

Here's a link to PetsMart's Yogie page:

Yogies!

As for the ratings themselves, yes, I raised the requirements a little. It seemed odd to me that we had senior members already in the first two weeks, so I altered the numbers a little bit.

I have to admit, it was also partially -because- of the complaints. Every time someone complains, the numbers go up. I'm mean like that!

[kmw]

I have to say that the peanut butter yogies smell GREAT - but taste quite different.    

[Maddie]

Are the "Yogies" you are talking about the ones that come in little boxes and are meant for guinea pigs and hamsters  

I just wanted to know because everyone is talking about them and I am looking for a new treat for my rats.  

Sounds like "Yogies"'d be great !!  

[Ms. Jingles]

My son and I have tried the stawberry ones (Mr. Jingles fave)  

[kmw]

Are the "Yogies" you are talking about the ones that come in little boxes and are meant for guinea pigs and hamsters  

Yes.  There are two major brands of "yogies".  One is by Vitakraft, and they have rather large drops for guinea pigs and hamsters.  If you go for those, get the ones for hamsters.  Guinea pigs have added Vitamin C, which rats don't need.  It won't hurt them, but it isn't necessary in their diet.  There is another brand, by a company called 8-in-1.  They make drops for ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.  I buy the 8-in-1 for ferrets because they're smaller (the size of a chocolate chip), so you get more yogies for your money.  They're mostly sugar, so it is important to not overdo them.  My boys get 2 a day.  

[Suebee]

And the 8-in-1 Yogies come in a cute little yogurt container! *giggle*

(sorry, I'm a graphic designer -- always a sucker for good packaging design!)

[Ruckers Ratties]

oooh so thats what they are! LOL I hadn't noticed I just thought they were triangles. Umm I buy the Vitacraft Yougurt drops for rabbits. They come in carrot, wildberry, & yougurt flavor. I can't seem to find the other flavors. I also haven't seen the 8-in-1's at our petsmart. they only have vitacraft & Kaytee's Drops ( I checked and Kaytee's has exthoxiquin in them of course, so thats a no-no)  

[Suebee]

For some reason, Petsmart stopped carrying Yogies. Mine doesn't have them, either. I refuse to shop in Petco, so when we run out of Yogies, my husband goes and gets them.

That said, the new boys don't seem to lik Yogies at all! So when Rimmer leaves us, I don't think I will need to buy them, anymore...

Mutants...

[Yresim]

8-in-1 makes yogies for rats, too.  

I have found that the yogies my rat prefers most are the Strawberry-flavored 8-in-1's for rats (she will also eat the ones for guinea pigs & rabbits).  

I also prefer these yogurt drops.  I try almost everything I give to my rats, and these seem to have less sugar than the vitakraft ones, or the yogurt drops I was using previously (I don't remember which brand).  

P.S.  She does not seem to like the ferret treats very much.  She especially hates "banana raisin" (which I found strange because she loves both bananas & raisins).  

[Vouivre]

i havn't been able to find yogies anywhere!!! I live in Australia, anyone know if they even sell them here? I searched and searched, and in the end settled for yoghurt frogs that i break into small pieces to give to my ratties

[Yresim]

i havn't been able to find yogies anywhere!!!

If it is legal, I am willing to send you some (in sealed containers, of course - not ones my rat has touched).  Send me an email & we will discuss it.

[DebW]

My daughter and her boyfriend think they're great!

[Melanie]

I have yet to try yogi's.  My boys get pieces of slim fast bars!