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04-20-2012, 11:06 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dorado, Puerto Rico
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| RAW feeders - How much? I was wondering how much you feed your Yorkies? I know it goes based loosely off weight. Bowser will be about 7lbs as an adult. His Dad is 7 and his Mom 6. Bowser is 10 months old now. I know the percentage can vary based upon activity level and Bowser goes on daily walks, with a good long run on the beach or jungle hike once a week. Right now I feed him 3 ounces twice a day, 6 ounces per day. I upped it from about 4 ounces a day to 5-6 ounces a day, or around 4.5-5% of his adult body weight. He does seem slightly thin but this could just be that awkward lanky puppy phase. But he's really healthy and active. I was just hoping someone could tell me what works well for their Yorkies! Thanks =) |
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04-20-2012, 11:55 AM | #2 | |
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I feed Riley Primal Premade Frozen Raw. He has been getting 2 nuggets in the morning and 2 nuggets in the evening. I do weigh the nuggets to make sure he is getting enough [I have found that sometimes the nuggets weigh different....]. Right now he is eating the Chicken and 2 nuggets have been weighing to be 1.7 ounces... which is exactly what the Primal feeding calculator says. I also chop a few green beans and usually 1 small carrot and mix it in. He is between 8 & 9 pounds....so I put in 8.5 pounds. Not really sure about other brands of raw..... If I forget to put it in the fridge to thaw, then I feed him FROMM.... Feeding, Transition and Safety for Raw Dog Food Diets | |
04-20-2012, 02:00 PM | #3 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
Posts: 6,582
| I always go by what the manufacturer suggests and then adjust if she seems to be putting on weight. I do prefer brands that have the nuggets because it is so much easier to know the exact weight you are feeding without having to weigh everything out. |
04-21-2012, 01:46 AM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa
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| What exactly does he eat? Pre-packaged ground mixes or prey model? I know for the prey model, we work on 2 - 3% of adult body weight, but my Yorkies need more than that to stay in shape. I feed about 4% of body weight.
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04-21-2012, 03:50 AM | #5 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
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| I was just re-reading your post. Puppies always need more than what you would feed an adult because they need so much extra energy to grow. I don't know what you are feeding so I can't really help you with amounts. If your pup is looking lanky I would consider increasing the amount you feed again. |
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