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YorkieSue · 05-19-2008, 09:36 AM

I LOVE Go4helloKitty's response to you. It was on target and helpful. I also found that Wellness puppy food was a big hit with all of my pups but if yours only eats foods for a day or two then that is not good. Also, continually switching foods with any puppy is absolutely verbotin...you should never do this, your really shouldn't Their tummies are so sensitive. Believe me, I understand your frustration and reasons for trying everything under the sun but it's still not a great idea.

I cannot help but wonder if your pup is having digestion problems and this is why he simply is picky?? Of course, I have no way of knowing. Maybe something is hurting him, or he has gas, or he is simply not assimilating properly. Perhaps he needs a probiotic or enzyme to help him. Do some reading and see if you think this suggestion has any merit. If you think it does, then please contact me and I will put you on the road to a very, very simple supplement program for your little one that can simply be added to his food.

There is nothing wrong with home cooking but again a suggestion?? Buy ONLY ORGANIC meats (LATER ON VEGGIES if he starts to eat) and see if this improves his appetite. Steam them lightly, be careful with handling and save the broth from steaming. Mine ADORE the broth that is created when I lightly steam their organic chicken breast!!! I use over all of their food. But RIGHT NOW I STRONGLE BELIEVE that just getting ANY CALORIES INTO HIM IS VERY NECESSARY. All bets are off as far as spoiling. Feed him what he WILL EAT and forget nutrition for the moment. First he needs calories and strength, Ok? If this means REAL FOOD vs commercial foods then so be it. DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET HIM TO EAT AND DO NOT WORRY ABOUT SPOILING HIM...first things first. YorkieSue

05-19-2008, 09:36 AM	#23
YorkieSue Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Posts: 96	Picky eaters I LOVE Go4helloKitty's response to you. It was on target and helpful. I also found that Wellness puppy food was a big hit with all of my pups but if yours only eats foods for a day or two then that is not good. Also, continually switching foods with any puppy is absolutely verbotin...you should never do this, your really shouldn't Their tummies are so sensitive. Believe me, I understand your frustration and reasons for trying everything under the sun but it's still not a great idea. I cannot help but wonder if your pup is having digestion problems and this is why he simply is picky?? Of course, I have no way of knowing. Maybe something is hurting him, or he has gas, or he is simply not assimilating properly. Perhaps he needs a probiotic or enzyme to help him. Do some reading and see if you think this suggestion has any merit. If you think it does, then please contact me and I will put you on the road to a very, very simple supplement program for your little one that can simply be added to his food. There is nothing wrong with home cooking but again a suggestion?? Buy ONLY ORGANIC meats (LATER ON VEGGIES if he starts to eat) and see if this improves his appetite. Steam them lightly, be careful with handling and save the broth from steaming. Mine ADORE the broth that is created when I lightly steam their organic chicken breast!!! I use over all of their food. But RIGHT NOW I STRONGLE BELIEVE that just getting ANY CALORIES INTO HIM IS VERY NECESSARY. All bets are off as far as spoiling. Feed him what he WILL EAT and forget nutrition for the moment. First he needs calories and strength, Ok? If this means REAL FOOD vs commercial foods then so be it. DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET HIM TO EAT AND DO NOT WORRY ABOUT SPOILING HIM...first things first. YorkieSue