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07-13-2014, 11:33 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Pennsylvania
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| new to Yorkie Talk Hello, I am Cheryl and we now have a Yorkie. His name is Snickers and he is now almost 10 months old. He is such a little bundle of joy. I have had big dogs all my life, but due to bad feet and a bad hip, I have decided to go small. We still have our Rotty, Riddick, he is now 7 1/2 yrs old. He is also my pride and joy. We got Snickers last November at 9 weeks old. I was just wondering if someone could offer a suggestion as to when to start feeding Snickers adult food. I have heard some say 10 mo and others say a year. I am attaching a picture of Snickers at Christmas last year and one of him now. He is such a handsome little guy, so full of energy and life and such a little lover. Thank you and have a nice day! Cheryl |
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07-13-2014, 02:08 PM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Welcome to Yorkie Talk, Cheryl. Your photo of Snickers did not post. You may have to resize it, make it smaller. Here is some helpful info: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/my-...-pictures.html For adult food, I have read anywhere from 8 months to 1 year is fine. I changed around 11 to 12 months because my boys were still growing up until that time.
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07-13-2014, 03:25 PM | #3 |
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| I have kept my adults on puppy food just about their whole life and I have not had any issues. A few times over the years I would try to give them adult food and they did not seem to like it as well so I just switch back to the puppy food. I think it would depend on what brand of food you feed. At one point I was feeding Canidae which is an all stages of life food. Then I switched to Chicken Soup dry puppy food. I just think it is best to feed them a dog food that is not more than 28% protein. At least that is what has worked for me.
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07-13-2014, 05:18 PM | #4 |
♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri
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| Hi and welcome to you and little Snickers. I put mine on adult small breed at 1 year old per vets instructions but am sure others have different ideas on when or if to switch.
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07-13-2014, 05:22 PM | #5 |
I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies
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| Hi and welcome to YT! My vet has suggested switching at one year but that's just his opinion. I will switch Lily then. Can't wait to see pictures!
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07-13-2014, 05:36 PM | #6 |
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07-13-2014, 06:15 PM | #7 |
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| Hi welcome to Yorkietalk
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07-13-2014, 09:17 PM | #8 |
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| Welcome I always switch at ten - twelve months. |
07-14-2014, 12:46 AM | #9 |
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| Hi & welcome!!
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07-14-2014, 01:04 AM | #10 |
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| Hello and welcome to YT!
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07-14-2014, 03:55 AM | #11 |
Love My Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Decatur, IL
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| Love the name Snickers. Welcome to Yorkie Talk.
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07-14-2014, 04:29 AM | #12 |
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| Hi and welcome to YT. "When" I had puppies my vet advised to change at 1 year old. It is always best to seek advise from your vet, he / she knows your pup, has pups medical records. What works for one persons dog may not work for yours. I would stick to what my vet advises. Good luck.
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