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Originally Posted by MauiGirl  Hi and WELCOME to YorkieTalk!
I love hearing how a Yorkie completely wins the heart of a guy who was not that in to small dogs. It has happened in our home to, my two furry girls have their skin dad wrapped around their little paws.
Sorry you're having some eating problems, and glad you are watching her closely. I am by no means an expert, but have gotten excellent advice and knowledge from other members on YT. I don't think backing off food for one day is a crisis, as long as she is still drinking water. Mine have had days when they don't eat as much, maybe associated with teething, or upset tummy when dad spoiled them with a bite of fatty people food, or can happen when they are coming in heat, or when they become bored with a particular brand of kibble. Continue to watch her for any additional symptoms, and if she absolutely refuses any food for another day, see the vet.
You might offer her something like a little boiled chicken, cottage cheese, or some scrambled egg. If you think she is constipated, give her a little canned pumpkin (plain, no spices); this is also good for diarrhea and other gastro problems.
Don't change dog foods abruptly. If you are changing kibble, do it very gradually, mixing new with the old slowly increasing over 2-3 weeks to avoid digestive problems. There is a sticky note about dog food reviews in the Health and Diet section, you might look into that if you are looking for a better quality food. My first pup came home on Eukanuba too, and I soon found out it wasn't the best.
Good luck and keep up posted. |
First, I'd like to thank everybody for the WARM welcome and the good advice. So, again, thanks!
I put a tiny tiny tiny bit of chicken broth and two small pieces of boiled chicken in her food dish. She just ate half of her dish of food. Perhaps due to switching half of her kibble in her dish to Flint River (it's supposed to be a good brand), that may account for. . . um. . . how shall I say this? Her stinky gas! She's been laying on the bed beside me as I'm reading through the posts and the forum and she's just been passing one right after the other. I'm gagging over here!!!!
I never thought about the teething, but I really like the idea of breaking up her dog food in a baggie for her so that she can eat it better. Since she's at least six months (maybe six and a half), it is highly likely that she is teething. Her behavior has been normal, though. Still playful. She still does her little dance on her hind paws when I call her name. She's definitely not acting puny or sickly.
I'm just relieved she ate half a bowl of food. I just hope I didn't spoil her irreparably now that I've given her a tiny bit of broth and chicken!!!
GAG! Do they make Beano for Yorkies!!!???
