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Originally Posted by JeanieK  I agree with our post except for free feeding. Yorkies do not tend to over eat. And a young puppy should not be left alone all day without food.
My dogs are all free fed, always have been and not a single one is picky nor are they obese. In fact I would think it to be the opposite. If there is food there all the time, they do not feel like they have to gorge themselves. |
I am sorry that I was rude clueless.. I really am. And I will not respond to you anymore and respect your wishes. But wanted to say sorry for being rude (your right It did come out rude) Although I do stand behind what I said, just not how I said it.
Also jeaniek Im sorry in no way was I saying that all dogs are effected the same but I have read many articles on this as well as talked to many breeders and vets and they all told me this. But if it works for you, great. But besides the overeating which i agree may not be as big of an issue under eating concerns me. I have included a exert from a article I read not to long ago.. And sorry again everyone for being rude.
Once-a-day? Twice-a-day? Free-feed? Ask around and you’ll hear lots of different opinions on the optimal feeding schedule for your dog or cat. So what is the correct answer? Well first off, rest easy as there is no hard and fast correct answer. That being said, it’s our opinion that free-feeding is the worst way to go. The best comparison we can make is that free-feeding is like having a full buffet in your house, stocked with food 24 hours-a-day. When you think of it this way, it’s not hard to understand why pets that are free-fed tend to be sluggish, lethargic, and passionless about their food. After all, how excited would you be about that lasagna if you had a big bowl of it sitting in the corner all day long? In a dog or cat’s life food is the number-one motivation. Sure, they love rides in the car, going for walks, or getting a visit from the neighbor’s pet. But nothing beats food. A critter with no passion for food is an unhappy critter. A pet should have an unbridled passion for food. They need to look forward to their next meal with anticipation and excitement. This creates the foundation for a well-tempered, happy pet. In addition to the negative effect on disposition, free feeding is not ideal for the digestive system. Dogs and cats in the wild have long breaks between meals -- far longer than humans who operate ideally on 3 meals per day. These breaks give their digestive system a chance to rest and prepare for the next meal. So, if this is all true, why do some pet foods suggest free-feeding? For the same reason that your shampoo bottle tells you to lather, rinse, and repeat . . . to sell more shampoo. The sad fact is that many pet food manufacturers are far more concerned with the almighty dollar than the health of your pets.