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Originally Posted by KatysMom

In and of itself, saying there are benefits to a feeding schedule for adult yorkies isn't a criticism of those who choose to free-feed. To the original point, however, with emphasis added,

"A puppy needs to be free-fed as he is being weaned [4-7 weeks...] and up until he has gained enough weight to handle a more structured diet ... This helps prevent hypoglycemia and allows the pup to eat as needed during this important growth stage." (YorkieInfoCenter, "How Often to Feed a Yorkshire Terrier," n.d.?).

Whether the weight gain is sufficient at 3, 4 or 5 months, most healthy pups will develop such that scheduled feeding becomes a good, if not preferred, option.

Yorkies of any age can fall victim to low blood sugar, whether the meals are scheduled or the owner chooses to free feed.

The article was saying until three months. A healthy adult yorkie should never get hypoglycemia and it means something is wrong if they do.