What Should I Feed My Pregnant Yorkie? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Yorksmama · 11-26-2007, 03:24 PM

I am already feeding my 37 day pregnant yorkie Eukanuba for the Yorkshire Terrier Puppy. She just this past week started to show. I have heard about feeding an egg or cottage cheese? Is this good for them? I have always only fed my yorkies their special dog food. If I can feed this to her how much and how often? I also have heard that too much calcium is not good for them. Any advice as to what I should feed my little girl would be great! I don't take her to the vet until she is on day 45. Also is day 45 ok to do an ultrasound? Is it safe for the unborn puppies?

yougetthesmiles · 11-26-2007, 05:15 PM

about 2 weeks before Baby gave birth I was feeding her a mixture of boiled chicken, whole grain rice and cottage cheese.
When she went into stage 1 labor I was given her whelping pudding.
1/2 cup goats milk
1/2 cup spring water
1 TBS Honey
1 egg yolk
1 cup whole yogurt

all Baby's pups are doing great and all have gained weight. Also Baby's coat has stayed very nice, It's not dull looking or breaking.

yougetthesmiles · 11-26-2007, 05:18 PM

I also wanted to add that I fed her this mixture morning and then around 4pm and she also ate her reg food (holistic eagle pack)

EmrldShdwQueen · 11-26-2007, 08:42 PM

Some may disagree with me...but really Eukanuba is not a good food...personally I think a raw diet and/or a top of the line puppy food like Eagle Pack, Merrick, Canidae, Innova, Wellness, Pro Plan, etc. would be best.

Susan123 · 11-27-2007, 04:41 AM

Pro Plan (I'm assuming Purina) is not really a premium dog food. Raw food diet..... I've heard alot about C-sections with it.

I keep the diet normal up until whelping time. That is, her regular dog food (not puppy, it has increased calcium though not much). I do increase her food about 3 weeks (est.) toward the end. This is just what I do.

Yorksmama · 11-27-2007, 10:28 AM

I was not aware that Eucanuba was not a good food for my yorkies. What I meant to ask is an X-Ray ok to do at 45 days? It won't harm the unborn puppies?

Yorksmama · 11-27-2007, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I also wanted to add that I fed her this mixture morning and then around 4pm and she also ate her reg food (holistic eagle pack)

Can you buy this Holistic Eagle Pack at regular pet stores? Is it a dry or a wet dog food?

yougetthesmiles · 11-27-2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorksmama

Can you buy this Holistic Eagle Pack at regular pet stores? Is it a dry or a wet dog food?

You should be able to. They have it both wet and dry.

CardsGrl · 11-28-2007, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorksmama

I was not aware that Eucanuba was not a good food for my yorkies. What I meant to ask is an X-Ray ok to do at 45 days? It won't harm the unborn puppies?

ues it is safe for an ultrasound and wont hurt the babies personally my vet always wants to wait til around day 55 and do an xray he says its more accurate.. so that is what i do...

11-26-2007, 03:24 PM	#1
Yorksmama YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 257	What Should I Feed My Pregnant Yorkie? I am already feeding my 37 day pregnant yorkie Eukanuba for the Yorkshire Terrier Puppy. She just this past week started to show. I have heard about feeding an egg or cottage cheese? Is this good for them? I have always only fed my yorkies their special dog food. If I can feed this to her how much and how often? I also have heard that too much calcium is not good for them. Any advice as to what I should feed my little girl would be great! I don't take her to the vet until she is on day 45. Also is day 45 ok to do an ultrasound? Is it safe for the unborn puppies?

11-26-2007, 05:15 PM	#2
yougetthesmiles The Brat Pack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,292 Blog Entries: 3	about 2 weeks before Baby gave birth I was feeding her a mixture of boiled chicken, whole grain rice and cottage cheese. When she went into stage 1 labor I was given her whelping pudding. 1/2 cup goats milk 1/2 cup spring water 1 TBS Honey 1 egg yolk 1 cup whole yogurt all Baby's pups are doing great and all have gained weight. Also Baby's coat has stayed very nice, It's not dull looking or breaking. __________________ Is your being a Pee Pee Brat? Think of me and get a Wee Wee Wrap! Specializing in custom made Harness Vest, Dresses, WeeWee Wraps & Poochie Pants! TAIL WAGGERS

11-26-2007, 05:18 PM	#3
yougetthesmiles The Brat Pack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,292 Blog Entries: 3	I also wanted to add that I fed her this mixture morning and then around 4pm and she also ate her reg food (holistic eagle pack) __________________ Is your being a Pee Pee Brat? Think of me and get a Wee Wee Wrap! Specializing in custom made Harness Vest, Dresses, WeeWee Wraps & Poochie Pants! TAIL WAGGERS

11-26-2007, 08:42 PM	#4
EmrldShdwQueen Slave to my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 3,757	Some may disagree with me...but really Eukanuba is not a good food...personally I think a raw diet and/or a top of the line puppy food like Eagle Pack, Merrick, Canidae, Innova, Wellness, Pro Plan, etc. would be best. __________________ *Nicki and all her babies http://www.madalooyorkies.com*

11-27-2007, 04:41 AM	#5
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,379	Pro Plan (I'm assuming Purina) is not really a premium dog food. Raw food diet..... I've heard alot about C-sections with it. I keep the diet normal up until whelping time. That is, her regular dog food (not puppy, it has increased calcium though not much). I do increase her food about 3 weeks (est.) toward the end. This is just what I do.

11-27-2007, 10:28 AM	#6
Yorksmama YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 257	I was not aware that Eucanuba was not a good food for my yorkies. What I meant to ask is an X-Ray ok to do at 45 days? It won't harm the unborn puppies?