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Originally Posted by kjc

It would be good to get a chem profile and CBC done first, which can be used as a baseline for any future health screenings.. The BAT is a fasting test and takes 2-4 hours... may need to drop her off for the day... that way they'll get to see what she does too. You will probably need to ask for it and to schedule a day to have it done. All Yorkies should be BAT tested within their first year. Also take in a stool sample to be checked if it hasn't been done within 2-3 months. Ask your vet about food for her... after the bloodwork comes back. In the meantime, I'd feed a mid-range protein food 20-30% protein, unless your vet recommends otherwise.

Are you feeding her 3-4 times daily? Does she get treats inbetween meals?

We feed her the dog food once in the morning and once in the evening, and she gets Meaty Middles treats, Cheerios for treats with clicker training, and pretty much a bite of everything that we eat within reason. Since we have fairly flexible hours, she has access to her food whenever she wants it. But I only put out a cup and a half at a time to keep her from overeating.