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YorkieRose · 08-01-2010, 10:43 AM

I have seen this problem a few times with pups who have to fight for food with littermates.
A neighbor and her sister bought puppies from a breeder I knew..went to her kennel, marked her off my list as reputable. Her puppies fought for the food when it was put down..they were fed 2 times a day..no free feeding and when the food was gone, it was gone..and some pups did not get enough.

I have had a few rescues and they ate until they vomited for the first few weeks..I had to limit the amount..and feed 4 small meals a day instead of two normal size...this may not be your puppies problem..just offering my experince.

08-01-2010, 10:43 AM	#8
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	I have seen this problem a few times with pups who have to fight for food with littermates. A neighbor and her sister bought puppies from a breeder I knew..went to her kennel, marked her off my list as reputable. Her puppies fought for the food when it was put down..they were fed 2 times a day..no free feeding and when the food was gone, it was gone..and some pups did not get enough. I have had a few rescues and they ate until they vomited for the first few weeks..I had to limit the amount..and feed 4 small meals a day instead of two normal size...this may not be your puppies problem..just offering my experince.