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Originally Posted by shelbysmom She is doing better, just doesn't eat much. 3 pieces of kibble, a few bites of Natural balance??? does this about 3x per day. She isn't losing weight so I guess she just doesn't need much. I still give her nutri cal but am cutting back. I get her to eat a few kibbles by putting nutri cal on them.
She is very happy and healthy and she has a little belly so I think she is fine. Just wish I knew how much she should be eating.
How much do 2lb. dogs eat? Is 2 or 3 tablespoons a day enough? Should I keep giving her nutri cal if she won't eat more? |
When I first brought Pixie home, I did the nutrical dip. It was the only way to get her to eat. A few days later, I hate to admit this but I did put each piece of kibble in my mouth and she ate this way until at 18 months when she developed colitis, as I posted previously. I will not put Prescription WD in my mouth, neither will Pixie. We are into creative feeding. I try a paper plate, feeding her with a tiny plastic spoon,etc. Pixie had a history of not eating before I bought her so I was prepared. I still continue giving her nutrical when I feel she hasn't eaten enough. Pixie was older when I bought her and is now a little over 5lbs. but according to her breeder should be 6lbs. Her vet thinks she is fine as long as she doesn't go below 5lbs. She'll be 2 yrs. this Oct.
I can't tell you how much a 2lb. dog should be fed, never had one that tiny.
I would ask her breeder or your vet. Shelby is adorable.
Jessica