[QUOTE=RoxyLuv;2866648]When Roxy was that young, I free fed her. I measured out a days portion & let her eat when she wanted. She was a nibbler. Only ate 2-3 pieces at a time all through the day. By the end of the day, her bowl still had food left, but her stomach was never real empty. Many yorkies are nibblers. You might want to try that approach for awhile & see if that helps. After she was several months old I started working her to 2 feedings a day.
We got Roxy at 11 weeks & I gave her wet food for several weeks. After a couple weeks I offered her both soaked & hard. Yes her teeth are growing & chewing helps, but with that teething comes sore gums. The soft food helps them to eat without so much pain. They can chew on hard food & toys as they want to. I would follow the package directions on the amount. However, Roxy never ate that much & still doesn't. Her weight has been good the whole time.
Remember that everyone has different opinions... even Drs & nurses. What you want to do is find the ways that work for her. Keep at it & you'll get it figured out. Continue to read the forums & keep on learning... even when you get to the point of total confusion. You will get through it  "My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dogs eyes" |