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veggienut · 08-07-2009, 07:20 PM

I've gone thru 8+ foods for my Yorkshire Terrier. Some of these dogs are picky and that is what I have experienced. I've tried the inexpensive to even cheaper foods, but he didn't like them or didn't eat much of it. I'm feeding him Royal Cainine Yorkshire Terrier brand which runds close to $18/small bag,not including the tax. Then there is treats for training I use, costs vary. I have also dental treats (greenies), nylabones, and various other treats. He's picky and some days he doesn't want one treat I have, but he'll take the other type. I have him also on treat that is specific for his joints. These little dogs can have health issues sooner or later with their knees getting out of place. Luckily, mine doesn't need surgery. That can cost between $800-2,000, from what I have heard. These little guys need to have shots when they are little and yearly. More shots if you state requires it, like it is in Kentucky. You also need a special shot if he is in a training class or use the dog parks in your city. You never know when you have to go to the Vet unexpectedly for diareha, eye infections, like what I have experienced....or even when he kills a rabbit like mine did. They can get infections from the wild rabbits too. I can go on with the costs, but the others have noted to you about toys, pens, crates, etc. It is good that your asking and searching for information. Good Luck~!

08-07-2009, 07:20 PM	#12
veggienut YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 805	Cost Varies I've gone thru 8+ foods for my Yorkshire Terrier. Some of these dogs are picky and that is what I have experienced. I've tried the inexpensive to even cheaper foods, but he didn't like them or didn't eat much of it. I'm feeding him Royal Cainine Yorkshire Terrier brand which runds close to $18/small bag,not including the tax. Then there is treats for training I use, costs vary. I have also dental treats (greenies), nylabones, and various other treats. He's picky and some days he doesn't want one treat I have, but he'll take the other type. I have him also on treat that is specific for his joints. These little dogs can have health issues sooner or later with their knees getting out of place. Luckily, mine doesn't need surgery. That can cost between $800-2,000, from what I have heard. These little guys need to have shots when they are little and yearly. More shots if you state requires it, like it is in Kentucky. You also need a special shot if he is in a training class or use the dog parks in your city. You never know when you have to go to the Vet unexpectedly for diareha, eye infections, like what I have experienced....or even when he kills a rabbit like mine did. They can get infections from the wild rabbits too. I can go on with the costs, but the others have noted to you about toys, pens, crates, etc. It is good that your asking and searching for information. Good Luck~!