Thank you SO much for all this information, everyone. It is very much appreciated.
Marcerello02, I read that Yorkies should have less protein than other breeds and this is why I was giving her 20% protein, which was the amount recommended. Now, I have been trying to remember where I read that - must have been a Yorkie site somewhere on the net. I must try and find it.
I did not know that you could get recipes from the vet and I had no idea that there were canine nutritionists, Ladymom! There seems to be a lot I don't know. I did not know about the calcium! I am just so grateful to you guys for helping me. I will definitely supplement now. I am not too happy with the vet I saw either, Ellie May, and Tootsie is terrified of her I am going to look for a good vet - one that both we and Tootsie are happy with. As I said in a recent post, the animals in the waiting room at this vet were all very upset. I know that no animal likes going to a vet, but when we had our bird, we went to a veterinary practice in another town (as they were the only ones with an avian vet) and the animals in the waiting room there were all calm, every time we were there. I found it very upsetting to see how frightened the animals were at this last vet. It was recommended by the lady from the Rescue Centre, which is why we went there.
Where, online, do I work out my dogs optimum calorie intake, Ellie May?. Is there a site that helps you work it out?
Thanks, once again, for all your help and advice.
Luv
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