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kjc · 05-20-2011, 07:18 AM

I think 11 hours is too long for puppies that young to go without food and water. Too long without can cause them to vomit bile in the morning for lack of something in their tummies, and Yorkies under 12 weeks of age are prone to having hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Treats during the day will help to prevent hypoglycemia.

Take 8 hours of sleep(for you) per day subtracted from 24 hours in a day leaves 16 divided by 4 feedings per day equals feed time of every 4 hours. At 12 weeks they can eat every 6 hours 3 times per day, and a snack at bedtime (or 30 minutes before) to hold them over till breakfast.

See: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...w-parents.html

When they go to 2 feedings per day, a small snack before bedtime will help prevent the bile thing in the morning.

Puppies cannot be expected to 'hold it' more than an hour for each month of age (basic guidelines). To expect more is unfair to them, although you may get lucky and have puppies that can do more than the average pup is expected to due to their age and level of developement.

Time your pups to see how long after they eat they feel the need to eliminate. Base your training around those times... usually 15-30 minutes after they eat.

05-20-2011, 07:18 AM	#10
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I think 11 hours is too long for puppies that young to go without food and water. Too long without can cause them to vomit bile in the morning for lack of something in their tummies, and Yorkies under 12 weeks of age are prone to having hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Treats during the day will help to prevent hypoglycemia. Take 8 hours of sleep(for you) per day subtracted from 24 hours in a day leaves 16 divided by 4 feedings per day equals feed time of every 4 hours. At 12 weeks they can eat every 6 hours 3 times per day, and a snack at bedtime (or 30 minutes before) to hold them over till breakfast. See: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...w-parents.html When they go to 2 feedings per day, a small snack before bedtime will help prevent the bile thing in the morning. Puppies cannot be expected to 'hold it' more than an hour for each month of age (basic guidelines). To expect more is unfair to them, although you may get lucky and have puppies that can do more than the average pup is expected to due to their age and level of developement. Time your pups to see how long after they eat they feel the need to eliminate. Base your training around those times... usually 15-30 minutes after they eat. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 05-20-2011 at 07:21 AM.