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Old 11-20-2013, 06:47 AM   #1
Mork
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Default Eating and chewing

Hi,

I have a 10 week old 2.5 pound yorkie, named Mork, and she eats so much. She eats more than my brother's dog, Gizmo, and Gizmo is 17 pounds and eats anything in sight. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy she is eating. It's better than last week when she wouldn't eat or drink anything. I'm just wondering if it is normal for them to eat so much. I'm worried that if I restrict her eating that she won't get the necessary nutrients but that if I don't that she'll be an unhealthy weight. Maybe eating lots is a good thing? If she gets sick again, she'll have the weight to lose? She is also drinking large amounts of water but I think that may be because of the antibiotics she is on. I won't take her water away. That would be cruel.

Also, she chews so much. She keeps trying to chew the cords to various electronics and I know that can be dangerous. Are there ways to prevent her from chewing on these cords (besides moving them)? I'm concerned she'll get a shock and get seriously hurt or killed if I turn my back for a second and she chews.

Thanks,
Mork's Mom
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