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Originally Posted by Lady of Yorkies  I was sent the recipe yesterday and told it would fatten my dogs up in short order. What I want to know is: Is it a healthy kind of fattening up? How long will it last? Cause I can't afford 10# of hamburger for very long. Sylvia |
I was curious as to why you wanted to fatten your dogs up in short order. Most vets recommend that a dog be
slightly underweight than overweight; it's easier on the joints. It usually best to lose weight gradually and the same is true for gaining weight. Athletes don't add lots of fat to their diet when they want to gain; they add lean protein and carbohydrates. Furthermore, since yorkies are prone to pancreatitis, I would be very careful of any treat that was high in fat. Recent research indicates the best method of gaining weight is food before bedtime. So a nighttime treat would be in order.