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Originally Posted by Bella Harris  Girltime - thanks for your reply. One thing that I think about is "how much" to feed her if I am not giving her dog food. She is 2 lbs currently. Reading the back of the dog food bag seems to make things a little easier. I am assuming the Natures Variety Raw Beef Medallion's are part of a raw diet? Do you get that at a gourmet pet food supply? I will ask about that. I wonder if that would be hard to feed them when you are out and about? |
Welcome to YorkieTalk.
I homecook for my Yorkie. I don't do it because she is picky, I do it because I think it is tons healthier for her.
I have found that knowing how much to feed is not too difficult. You should feel the ribs and not see them. Usually dogs need about 40 calories a day per pound of body weight. This may be able to be reduced post spay/neuter. You just calculate how many calories in the batch of food and divide so they get the right amount. Of course all dogs are different so caloric needs will vary slightly from dog to dog. I found the hardest part is supplements and calculating protein amounts.