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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Homecooked or canned food should be treated just as if a human were going to eat it. That is, it shouldn't sit out that long because then you will have a bacteria issue.
If you are feeding more than 10% homecooked, supplements and the calcium/phosphorus ratio has to be balanced or it could be very damaging to her (if fed long-term).
Homecooked is just fine to give but it has to be the right kinds of food and cooked in a certain way. Fried beef is most likely very high in fat which can trigger pancreatitis (can be fatal). One small bite can lead to this in some dogs.
So if you want to feed homecooked, I would talk to a nutritionist and get the recipe balanced and then after leaving it down for Amber for no more than 20 or 30 minutes, refrigerate until next time. I don't usually go with the tough love, they will eat when they are hungry approach but if she isn't eating homecooked even, you might have to.
What canned foods have you tried?
Has she always been picky? |
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Originally Posted by AshleyCooper We've tried many canned dog foods and she doesn't like any of them! Dry food is total anathema too!
I have never owned such a fussy beast but my previous animals were all brought up prior to my marriage 9 years back to my present wife who is madly in love with Amber (and me too). Think I will have to try her on toasted cheese and tomato sandwiches for lunch and grits for breakfast, 2 of my favorites! |
I totally agree!! Fried foods are horrible for dogs and it seems like your baby is rejecting what you are giving. Yorkies have very sensitive stomachs and if you are making homemade you really need to look into this, it sounds like you are feeding an actual human baby. Dogs needs a balanced diet of fruits and veggies, meats, and rice, etc. you just have to make sure you are feeding them the ones that they are actually allowed to eat.
