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dottiesyrky · 10-22-2010, 07:30 AM

Hi:
I wonder how often to feed your dog. Mine is 9 pounds 2yrs old and always hungry! (All is well with systems from recent comprehensive tests when I got him, so no worms etc. LOL) I feed kibble 6am, 12 noon and 5pm - with a small amount at 7.30 for the night. Total 3/4 cup for his weight and keeping his weight constant) I feed no people food and a few healthy treats. I feed more often as when I first got him he would vomit a little bile if not fed for some time. Perhaps it was more nerves and new home?
I would really like to reduce number of feeds, but he seems to need food often.
If I feed him more kibble for each of say 2 feeds will he get overloaded and vomit as he eats all very fast ???
I know I could experiment, but as he is so healthy and eats his food so very well, I don't want to risk it if I can help it.
I would appreciate input from any one with similar experience and solutions.
Thank you very much.
P.S. He pees and poops regularly and is fine on all that, and walks a lot.

10-22-2010, 07:30 AM	#1
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	How often to feed your Yorkie?? Hi: I wonder how often to feed your dog. Mine is 9 pounds 2yrs old and always hungry! (All is well with systems from recent comprehensive tests when I got him, so no worms etc. LOL) I feed kibble 6am, 12 noon and 5pm - with a small amount at 7.30 for the night. Total 3/4 cup for his weight and keeping his weight constant) I feed no people food and a few healthy treats. I feed more often as when I first got him he would vomit a little bile if not fed for some time. Perhaps it was more nerves and new home? I would really like to reduce number of feeds, but he seems to need food often. If I feed him more kibble for each of say 2 feeds will he get overloaded and vomit as he eats all very fast ??? I know I could experiment, but as he is so healthy and eats his food so very well, I don't want to risk it if I can help it. I would appreciate input from any one with similar experience and solutions. Thank you very much. P.S. He pees and poops regularly and is fine on all that, and walks a lot.