10 weeks and 3 1/2 pounds?!? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ChaseTyMadi · 01-19-2009, 11:10 AM

Toby is 10 weeks old and weighs 3 1/2 lbs. Is it just me or is that waaaay too much?

My dh is always telling me he's too fat, lol. I may be feeding him too much, but I really don't understand the feeding guidelines on his food. I'm feeding him Natural Balance Original Ultra. The instructions say " If weight of dog is 5-15 lbs they get 1/2 to 1 cup a day. For puppies feed up to 2 times per pound of body weight over adult levels" I'm probably feeding around 1 cup per day, plus he gets cheerios for going potty on the pad (prob around 5-10 per day). He poops 5 to 6 times a day. Am I overfeeding? Also, I've been thinking about changing his food anyway because he has started scratching and seems to have dandruff. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!!!

~Crystal

mscat · 01-19-2009, 11:16 AM

He is just fine! Do not withhold his food. He is only 10 1/2 weeks old. my Suzi was 3 lbs at 9 weeks old . She is now 10 months old and is 7 lbs. t is better to have a little chubby puppy then a thin one. At this age food and water should be offered all day long.

Potter · 01-19-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mscat

He is just fine! Do not withhold his food. He is only 10 1/2 weeks old. my Suzi was 3 lbs at 9 weeks old . She is now 10 months old and is 7 lbs. t is better to have a little chubby puppy then a thin one. At this age food and water should be offered all day long.

I agree on that..When they are puppies, they need food to grow healthily. My Yorkie was 5 lbs at 12 weeks old. Yorkies just come in different sizes.

Jenn218 · 01-20-2009, 11:22 AM

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You may also check out the Health & Diet section HERE for additional information.

My dogs do not get a cup of food each day...but it all depends on the food, etc, I guess. I also give treats for training, etc. pieces of fruit or veggies, Yorkie Yummie, cheese, etc.

paulalowe6 · 01-20-2009, 01:04 PM

Welcome to YT!!!!!!!! I also have fat puppies

Took them to the vet today and at 12 weeks they weigh 3lbs and 4lbs.

jasmanea · 01-20-2009, 02:04 PM

Might be just an initial growth spurt or could be a little teapot

Live, love, eat, be happy LOL

jeanietoo · 01-20-2009, 02:05 PM

I think thats a lot of food and free feeding will make potty training lots harder. I would not feed more than 3 meals a day if you want to get on a schedule with pottying. It also depends on what food you are feeding

SusieQ_61397 · 01-20-2009, 02:14 PM

My Princeton Jack will be one of the 27th of this month and he already weighs 16.4 lbs. I love him to pieces no matter what size he is.

Ladymom · 01-20-2009, 03:45 PM

I know you questioned whether or not he may be mixed with another breed anyway. He is probably just genetically programed to be a bigger dog, about 10 pounds, I'd guess.

Britster · 01-20-2009, 04:31 PM

jackson is 13ish weeks and is a little over 6 pounds! lol

01-19-2009, 11:10 AM	#1
ChaseTyMadi Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Smyrna, TN, USA Posts: 18	10 weeks and 3 1/2 pounds?!? Toby is 10 weeks old and weighs 3 1/2 lbs. Is it just me or is that waaaay too much? My dh is always telling me he's too fat, lol. I may be feeding him too much, but I really don't understand the feeding guidelines on his food. I'm feeding him Natural Balance Original Ultra. The instructions say " If weight of dog is 5-15 lbs they get 1/2 to 1 cup a day. For puppies feed up to 2 times per pound of body weight over adult levels" I'm probably feeding around 1 cup per day, plus he gets cheerios for going potty on the pad (prob around 5-10 per day). He poops 5 to 6 times a day. Am I overfeeding? Also, I've been thinking about changing his food anyway because he has started scratching and seems to have dandruff. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!!! ~Crystal

01-19-2009, 11:16 AM	#2
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	He is just fine! Do not withhold his food. He is only 10 1/2 weeks old. my Suzi was 3 lbs at 9 weeks old . She is now 10 months old and is 7 lbs. t is better to have a little chubby puppy then a thin one. At this age food and water should be offered all day long. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-20-2009, 11:22 AM	#4
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	to YT!! We are glad you are here! You may also check out the Health & Diet section HERE for additional information. My dogs do not get a cup of food each day...but it all depends on the food, etc, I guess. I also give treats for training, etc. pieces of fruit or veggies, Yorkie Yummie, cheese, etc. __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts! Last edited by Jenn218; 01-20-2009 at 11:24 AM.

01-20-2009, 02:04 PM	#6
jasmanea Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 937	Might be just an initial growth spurt or could be a little teapot Live, love, eat, be happy LOL __________________ Unconditional love= YORKIES

01-20-2009, 02:14 PM	#8
SusieQ_61397 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Clarksville, AR USA Posts: 81	My Princeton Jack will be one of the 27th of this month and he already weighs 16.4 lbs. I love him to pieces no matter what size he is. __________________ *Susie Q*...proud owner of Jack

01-20-2009, 01:04 PM	#5
paulalowe6 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,444	Welcome to YT!!!!!!!! I also have fat puppies Took them to the vet today and at 12 weeks they weigh 3lbs and 4lbs.

01-20-2009, 02:05 PM	#7
jeanietoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 783	I think thats a lot of food and free feeding will make potty training lots harder. I would not feed more than 3 meals a day if you want to get on a schedule with pottying. It also depends on what food you are feeding

01-20-2009, 03:45 PM	#9
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I know you questioned whether or not he may be mixed with another breed anyway. He is probably just genetically programed to be a bigger dog, about 10 pounds, I'd guess. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

01-20-2009, 04:31 PM	#10
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	jackson is 13ish weeks and is a little over 6 pounds! lol __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier