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03-10-2013, 10:56 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Union, mi USA
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| Question about diet for puppy Hi. Our baby, Pippy Lou, (6 mos), has been on a mix of science diet canned pupoy food, and science diet small kibble for puppies since we got her. She has done well on it, but I have heard so much about their teeth going bad on canned food. So, we tried slowly withdrawing it and simply adding water to her dry food....but she threw up after about the 3rd day of all dry food (with water added). Is there a chance she can't eat only the dry food? She weighs 3 lbs exactly now. Thanks for any help or advice! |
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03-10-2013, 01:34 PM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| It is a myth that wet food will lead to tooth decay faster than dry food. Dry food companies contribute to the myth. All food makes teeth dirty and the only way to prevent dental disease is to brush regularly, chew on bones, and have dental cleanings when necessary. Withdrawing her wet food should not have made her throw up. The period of diet change can upset tummies, but you were doing it slowly. Could be the extra water, maybe. If you still want to remove the wet food, I would continue to decrease the amount and not add water. If she continues to throw up, you could try going back to her original diet, but continuing vomiting would warrant a trip to the vet to rule out other problems. Best wishes to your little girl.
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03-10-2013, 01:54 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Union, mi USA
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| Thank you for that information. I will definately allow her the favorite foods she loves. |
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