My breeder gave me some Neutra-Cal for the hypoglycemia. I had no idea what it was for at the time, but she told me to give it to her 3 times a day, till she starts eating good for me. I wish every breeder would give the new owner some of that stuff. I found out what it was for, when I found yorkietalk.
I mixed the wet with the dry. Yea, at first Venus would eat around the dry. Sometimes I'd wet the dry food to get her to eat it. When she wasn't eating it...I gave her a dab of Neutra-Cal on my finger. That stuff also seems to stimulate the appetite.
I also went to Royal Canin Puppy 33. Venus likes that better than the kibble the breeder sent home with me.
When changing foods, mix them slowly to keep the tummy from getting upset. I think I read on here, it takes a week to complete this. Slowly take away more of the older food each day.
Also does your puppy have enough teeth to be eating the kibble? Sometimes they will eat whats easiest to eat if they don't have a lot of teeth yet, which is usually the wet stuff. If thats the case, might want to wet the dry food some.
I'm sure others will have better suggestions. And for those with new puppies, Neutra-Cal is a must have! You can pick it up at any pet supply place. |