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Originally Posted by prettypuppypink 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.
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thank you very much EVERYONE. I can't believe how fast the time goes. I have had Shelby 3 weeks today! wow.
She is eating better, plays with her kibble in the morning then eats a few. I do the nutrical dip to get her to eat a few more. She free feeds kibble all day but doesn't eat much. I also give her Natural Balance chopped up a couple of times. She gobbles THAT down but I know the kibble is best for her teeth.
I think she has gained 4 or 5 oz. Her body has changed, she is taller so she looks more like a dog instead of a chubby hamster
She is very bright and funny and loveable. My husband is so funny, he wants to include her when we go out. Soooooo twice this week I stuck her in the purse and we ate dinner out! First time was fastfood takeout...we sat outside, but last night we took her into a burger place. She was a perfect ANGEL. Loves the purse and not a peep out of her.
By the way...I wanted a small dog so we could include her. (I did NOT search for the dirty teacup word) We are on the verge of retiring so this is great. Just wanted to mention I do not consider her an accessory, I am so NOT that cool. She is our little precious baby girl that we never had and her two BIG human brothers love her. She will probably make it to 4 lbs?