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Originally Posted by maquignon  Stop switching dog foods. Dogs do not get bored with their food. Choose a good dog food and stick with it. If your dog does not eat all of his food within a few minutes you are probable feeding him too much and the smaller the dog the more likely a person is to feed too much. Those little tykes need very little food (around 225 calories for the average adult Yorkie). If you give them treats or anything else you have to subtract that from their food. The smaller the dog the more likely people are to feed too much. The average adult Yorkie needs 1/4 to 1/2 cup of a high quality food (that's 1/8 cup (two tablespoons) to 1/4 cup (four tablespoons) twice a day). That is if you don't give him anything else. Some may require even less than that. If your dog is maintaining his weight and is healthy, he is probably eating enough. Most people feed their dogs too much. One of my dogs eats half the amount suggested on the bag and has thrived on it for two years. |
Well, I disagree. Maddy is a VERY picky pup. She gets bored easily with her food and will turn her nose up and just not eat. I have tried many different high end brands and have just recently found one she will eat without either her playing with it or simply ignoring it. Not ALL dogs are the same. Maddy sometimes will eat half her food and leave, or eat all the food -- or even take one bite and walk away. I don't think this shows overfeeding.
Anyways, Maddy is now on Fromm Duck and Sweet Potato. If you are unable to get samples around you, I will pick up a sample at the place I get Maddy's food and send it to you, if you like.
Maddy needed a food that was easy to digest, but yet palatable. She was diagnosed with HGE and needs to be on a lower protein diet (she was on EVO Red Meats prior). She refused Innova, Taste of the Wild and California Natural. But she has really taken to the Fromm. Fromm still is about 24% protein and not TOO expensive (cheaper than the EVO, that's for sure!)
Let me know if you want me to pick up some samples for you.
