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Nico29 · 07-10-2010, 05:40 AM

Our guy is on a diet too. He was up to 9.5 lbs and he needed to lose a pound--to a pound and a half. Our vet said that instead of feeding him regular Innova we could switch to the low fat Innova. We used to feed him 1/2 a cup a day--1/4 in the morning and 1/4 at night. He suggested that we still feed 1/2 cup a day but split it so he has a portion in the morning, some in the afternoon and then at night. Also, I know that a lot of people have their Yorkies snack on veggies and fruits. Read to see which ones are safe for them. Green beans I heard were particularly filling so maybe that would work. I just want to add that carrots are very popular but I think you should shred them so that he can't choke on them. I snack all day and I hate feeling hungry so I feel so bad knowing that he may feel hungry too. Good luck, but remember that you are improving his health by taking the weight off.

07-10-2010, 05:40 AM	#15
Nico29 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 734	Our guy is on a diet too. He was up to 9.5 lbs and he needed to lose a pound--to a pound and a half. Our vet said that instead of feeding him regular Innova we could switch to the low fat Innova. We used to feed him 1/2 a cup a day--1/4 in the morning and 1/4 at night. He suggested that we still feed 1/2 cup a day but split it so he has a portion in the morning, some in the afternoon and then at night. Also, I know that a lot of people have their Yorkies snack on veggies and fruits. Read to see which ones are safe for them. Green beans I heard were particularly filling so maybe that would work. I just want to add that carrots are very popular but I think you should shred them so that he can't choke on them. I snack all day and I hate feeling hungry so I feel so bad knowing that he may feel hungry too. Good luck, but remember that you are improving his health by taking the weight off. __________________ [CENTER][FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkorchid][B] Last edited by Nico29; 07-10-2010 at 05:41 AM.