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katelin · 03-18-2008, 09:08 AM

You might also try a little Gerbers Chicken Meat baby food. If my dogs get a little weak stomach I mix 1 tablespoon Chicken baby food (just the meat, not with any veggies, etc) with 2 tablespoons plain white rice. This gives them a little nutrition while their system settles.

Later I mix a little kibble with the rice/chicken. My dogs will eat this when they won't eat anything else. It is so bland that most of it is digested and absorbed -- doesn't create a lot of poo, but is gentle on the system.

Also, you might try wrapping your little baby in some fleece or other soft small blanket. Hold her close and carry her around with you. This could relieve some of her anxiety so she can settle and eat a little.

Ditto on all the advice about Nutri-Cal or Karo syrup. Good luck...

KimluvsLexie · 03-18-2008, 09:09 AM

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LOL..no frying here. Sometimes we have to do what works.

Lol well I know it wasn't the right thing, but you're right it worked!

Thanks for saying this, it makes newbies like me feel better!

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 03-18-2008, 09:31 AM

and i tried Science Diet canned food for puppies,, and Cricket would eat it up!!! still a tiny bit at a time,, but she'd eat it,, i had no problems with the other girls feeding,, and now we're all on Merricks kibble and occasional Merrick canned for breakfast ;-) Best of Luck, and yes,, NutriCal I think you always need on hand if you have a Yorkie to love! was a real life saver for us with Cricket more than once!

SexyJessi257 · 03-18-2008, 10:29 AM

ok i c alot of ppl talkin about nutri-cal so i googled it. its basically a tube wit like pasty syrup right? the pet-shop did give me a tube with that. i dont really think thats the name of it tho. i really hope she gets better n more comfy. thanks all for ur responds.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-19-2008, 04:32 AM

yes NutrilCal would be my recommendation also...

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-19-2008, 04:33 AM

yes that is what nutrilcal it...it helps keep their sugar level up...

Ines3185lyorkie · 03-19-2008, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KimluvsLexie

I just know I'm going to get fried for this, but when we got Lexie I didn't have YT and she wouldn't eat so I freaked out! I gave her a lick of honey off my finger and finally caved and bought her some Ceasar meals and mixed it with her kibble. She ate it right up! She was a shaky thing too when I got her but now only shakes when she's cold or when she knows she's about to get a shot. Ceasar meals have been equivalent to Happy Meals for dogs, but at the time she ate and I breathed easier because she wasn't starving. Good luck!

Try the Cesar meals. My dog's breeder told me to have some on hand when I first got her. I tried the dry first and she didn't want it, but ate the Cesar right away. I was also avised to let her eat what she wanted. Bundle her up and keep her close she needs to adjust to her new enviroment.

03-18-2008, 09:08 AM	#16
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	You might also try a little Gerbers Chicken Meat baby food. If my dogs get a little weak stomach I mix 1 tablespoon Chicken baby food (just the meat, not with any veggies, etc) with 2 tablespoons plain white rice. This gives them a little nutrition while their system settles. Later I mix a little kibble with the rice/chicken. My dogs will eat this when they won't eat anything else. It is so bland that most of it is digested and absorbed -- doesn't create a lot of poo, but is gentle on the system. Also, you might try wrapping your little baby in some fleece or other soft small blanket. Hold her close and carry her around with you. This could relieve some of her anxiety so she can settle and eat a little. Ditto on all the advice about Nutri-Cal or Karo syrup. Good luck... __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*

03-18-2008, 09:31 AM	#18
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,711	and i tried Science Diet canned food for puppies,, and Cricket would eat it up!!! still a tiny bit at a time,, but she'd eat it,, i had no problems with the other girls feeding,, and now we're all on Merricks kibble and occasional Merrick canned for breakfast ;-) Best of Luck, and yes,, NutriCal I think you always need on hand if you have a Yorkie to love! was a real life saver for us with Cricket more than once! __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

03-19-2008, 04:32 AM	#20
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	yes NutrilCal would be my recommendation also... __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

03-19-2008, 04:33 AM	#21
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	yes that is what nutrilcal it...it helps keep their sugar level up... __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

03-18-2008, 10:29 AM	#19
SexyJessi257 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 765	ok i c alot of ppl talkin about nutri-cal so i googled it. its basically a tube wit like pasty syrup right? the pet-shop did give me a tube with that. i dont really think thats the name of it tho. i really hope she gets better n more comfy. thanks all for ur responds.