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Originally Posted by TnTalker  My Yorkie is so picky, she doesn't even eat treats much. I have tried her on Canidae puppy and Yorkie formula and now I have Blue ?, I tried two flavors and she won't eat either one. She won't eat Purina or any kind of canned dog food I have tried and I have tried several, from Dick Patton to Ceasar to Old Roy. Most nights I cook chicken breast (boiled, no salt or seasoning) or ground turkey cooked in the microwave, she will eat those. In the mornings......I know this is BAD....I take one slice of cheese and pinch off just enough to cover a piece of kibble and hand feed it to her and she eats that. I know I shouldn't give her cheese at all but at least she gets some dry kibble that way which I figure is good for her and good for her teeth. She seems healthy and has a thick shiny coat and plenty of energy so maybe it's not hurting her too much. |
Cheese is ok if it's not too much. Too much can trigger pancreatits if the dog is predisposed, or simply cause loose stools. Cottage cheese or parmesan is best.
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Originally Posted by lydncompany My yorkie Esther is a picky eater. I too have tried several types of dry and wet food. Not much success with either. I've tried adding crushed up chicken sticks and other natural treats to temp her to eat - nothing. I have resulted in the home cooked chicken and occasional left over steak. So far she'll eat those. Our vet says the looks and acts like a very healthy dog, so he said if she eats what I cook and I don't mind the expense and time, then it's ok with him.
It's kinda funny, each of my daughters have a yorkie that is a sister to Esther. Neither one of them have this problem. The girls say it's me. Maybe it is, but I can't stand seeing her not eat. |
Don't give steak! If by leftover you mean it was for you guys, then it must have seasonings on it. It's too fatty and too much salt. If you give real meat, plain boiled is best for them.