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12-31-2010, 06:40 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: virgin islands
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| healthy This is my first time owning a yorkie (even a dog) she seems healthy, but how do I know for sure?? Should I be feeding her supplements? I cook her food, mostly chicken, or turkey with rice and some veggies. appreciate any advice |
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12-31-2010, 07:34 AM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Welcome to YT. The best way to assess your dog's health is to have an annual wellness exam done by a vet. Also observe your dog day to day: does she eat well and eliminate without problem? No dramatic changes in energy level or behavior? Are her coat and skin healthy looking? If I homecooked for my dog, I would consult a canine nutritionist to ensure that the dog is eating a balanced diet.
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12-31-2010, 07:42 AM | #3 | |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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Homecooking in general, but moreso for a pup, is not easy to get just right. It needs to be balanced by a veterinary nutritionist. If this is a pup, a balanced puppy food should be given until you consult the nutritionist.
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12-31-2010, 08:47 AM | #4 | |
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Also, you can tell a lot about what's going on with them by their poop. Gross I know, but firm poops are a good indicator of a healthy pup along with everything else that was mentioned. Welcome to YT!
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