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MyGirlsMommy · 12-12-2011, 09:42 AM

My girls (who are 18 months old) have Royal Canin dry food available to them throughout the day and at night I feed them a container of wet dog food (Old Roy or Caesar) mixed with white meat chicken. They seem to do fine except, I think, when I feed them the filet mignon flavor of the Caesar food. I finally realized what might be happening when my baby threw up 4 times last night and was still heaving this morning (after eating it last night). My other baby had hiccups all night long. Has anybody else had a problem like this? Could they have a food allergy to a particular flavor of dog food?

Ellie May · 12-12-2011, 09:56 AM

It could be an intolerance to the food. If you have been feeding it for awhile, it could have been a bad batch, lack of ingredient consistency that led to excessive fat and made things angry in there. If your pup is still heaving this morning, it is time to see the vet. Yorkies dehydrate very quickly, so it's best to get right in. Also, in some cases, food needs to be withheld. So a vet opinion is important.

Wet food is not necessary. How about just using the Royal Canin?

MyGirlsMommy · 12-12-2011, 10:42 AM

Thanks for the reply. I called the vet and they said to keep her off food for today and re-introduce a bland diet (rice and chicken) tonight in small amounts and monitor her. I just feel like they don't eat enough of the dry food - they always scarf the wet food at night and they seem skinny to me even though they're 7 lbs. Maybe I'll just do rice and chicken at night instead of processed food.

Ellie May · 12-12-2011, 10:49 AM

Lean chicken and rice is okay for upset tummies, but feeding it long term (3++ weeks) can cause some problems because it is not nutritionally balanced for dogs. If this is going to be more than ten percent of their diet long term, you could get a chicken and rice recipe formulated for them to make sure they are getting everything they need (the adult chicken and rice recipe on petdiets.com would probably be a good choice). Alternatively, you could choose a canned food of higher quality.

I assume their fecals are negative? Bloodwork good (no medical reason for them being skinny)? Also, are you sure they are skinny or are they just lean and healthy?

Nancy1999 · 12-12-2011, 10:54 AM

I agree with Ellie May. Maybe I should put that in my siggy!

chachi · 12-12-2011, 11:35 AM

Its probably the caesars because its pretty rich I have given it to mine in the past. I would try just giving the royal canin and see where your at. They dont need a wet food but mine do like it so I do give it at breakfast but it is trial and error finding one

MyGirlsMommy · 12-12-2011, 12:24 PM

Thanks everybody. Guess I'll just stay with the Royal Canin and give them chicken & rice on cold nights so they can have something warm and wet. I appreciate the input.

Britster · 12-12-2011, 06:19 PM

I agree w/ Ellie May, too.

If you want to give wet food, maybe find a different kind, with less ingredients and less fat, etc. I usually give Jackson a bit of canned (Right now - Weruva canned food) with his breakfast and I find that less than a spoonful is enough; also, I pour a bit of hot water over it and give it a little stir and he loves it!

I actually really like canned food (less preservatives, less fillers, more moisture, etc) but it would be way too expensive to feed my 16lb solely canned. Plus the added convenience of kibble is nice.

MyGirlsMommy · 12-14-2011, 07:57 AM

Thanks again everybody. We had chicken and rice for dinner the last two nights and everybody seems to be back on track. Normal poops, great energy, bundles of love. Thanks a bunch - have a great holiday season!

Nancy1999 · 12-14-2011, 09:12 AM

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Thanks again everybody. We had chicken and rice for dinner the last two nights and everybody seems to be back on track. Normal poops, great energy, bundles of love. Thanks a bunch - have a great holiday season!

I'm not sure if you understand that you don't want to give chicken and rice for long periods of time. Even if you are giving regular dog food at one feeding the chicken and rice feeding is lacking in nutrients. A five pound dog needs as much calcium as an adult woman and it getting no calcium in the chicken and rice. The amount of calcium in food is so low that dog food manufactures have to supplement it. In the wild, dogs eat bones which are rich in calcium, but unfortunately, can also cause multiple problems for your pet dog. They do not need a warm meal on a cold night, that just “sounds good”, it doesn’t do anything for them. Better to turn on the heat or put him in a sweater. Anyway, glad things are normal for now, but remember, long term chicken and rice aren't providing everything your dog needs.

MyGirlsMommy · 12-14-2011, 12:56 PM

Yep - got it. It was just to let their tummies settle down. And not to worry - they always have the Royal Canin yorkie dry food available to them. Thanks for your concern and taking the time to reply.

Nancy1999 · 12-14-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MyGirlsMommy

Yep - got it. It was just to let their tummies settle down. And not to worry - they always have the Royal Canin yorkie dry food available to them. Thanks for your concern and taking the time to reply.

Okay, great, hope the girls continue to do well!

12-12-2011, 09:42 AM	#1
MyGirlsMommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 5	Help Please - Food Allergy? My girls (who are 18 months old) have Royal Canin dry food available to them throughout the day and at night I feed them a container of wet dog food (Old Roy or Caesar) mixed with white meat chicken. They seem to do fine except, I think, when I feed them the filet mignon flavor of the Caesar food. I finally realized what might be happening when my baby threw up 4 times last night and was still heaving this morning (after eating it last night). My other baby had hiccups all night long. Has anybody else had a problem like this? Could they have a food allergy to a particular flavor of dog food?

12-12-2011, 09:56 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	It could be an intolerance to the food. If you have been feeding it for awhile, it could have been a bad batch, lack of ingredient consistency that led to excessive fat and made things angry in there. If your pup is still heaving this morning, it is time to see the vet. Yorkies dehydrate very quickly, so it's best to get right in. Also, in some cases, food needs to be withheld. So a vet opinion is important. Wet food is not necessary. How about just using the Royal Canin? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

12-12-2011, 10:49 AM	#4
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Lean chicken and rice is okay for upset tummies, but feeding it long term (3++ weeks) can cause some problems because it is not nutritionally balanced for dogs. If this is going to be more than ten percent of their diet long term, you could get a chicken and rice recipe formulated for them to make sure they are getting everything they need (the adult chicken and rice recipe on petdiets.com would probably be a good choice). Alternatively, you could choose a canned food of higher quality. I assume their fecals are negative? Bloodwork good (no medical reason for them being skinny)? Also, are you sure they are skinny or are they just lean and healthy? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

12-12-2011, 10:54 AM	#5
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I agree with Ellie May. Maybe I should put that in my siggy! __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

12-12-2011, 11:35 AM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Its probably the caesars because its pretty rich I have given it to mine in the past. I would try just giving the royal canin and see where your at. They dont need a wet food but mine do like it so I do give it at breakfast but it is trial and error finding one __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-12-2011, 10:42 AM	#3
MyGirlsMommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 5	Thanks for the reply. I called the vet and they said to keep her off food for today and re-introduce a bland diet (rice and chicken) tonight in small amounts and monitor her. I just feel like they don't eat enough of the dry food - they always scarf the wet food at night and they seem skinny to me even though they're 7 lbs. Maybe I'll just do rice and chicken at night instead of processed food.

12-12-2011, 12:24 PM	#7
MyGirlsMommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 5	Thanks everybody. Guess I'll just stay with the Royal Canin and give them chicken & rice on cold nights so they can have something warm and wet. I appreciate the input.

12-12-2011, 06:19 PM	#8
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I agree w/ Ellie May, too. If you want to give wet food, maybe find a different kind, with less ingredients and less fat, etc. I usually give Jackson a bit of canned (Right now - Weruva canned food) with his breakfast and I find that less than a spoonful is enough; also, I pour a bit of hot water over it and give it a little stir and he loves it! I actually really like canned food (less preservatives, less fillers, more moisture, etc) but it would be way too expensive to feed my 16lb solely canned. Plus the added convenience of kibble is nice. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 12-12-2011 at 06:20 PM.

12-14-2011, 07:57 AM	#9
MyGirlsMommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 5	Thanks again everybody. We had chicken and rice for dinner the last two nights and everybody seems to be back on track. Normal poops, great energy, bundles of love. Thanks a bunch - have a great holiday season!

12-14-2011, 12:56 PM	#11
MyGirlsMommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 5	Yep - got it. It was just to let their tummies settle down. And not to worry - they always have the Royal Canin yorkie dry food available to them. Thanks for your concern and taking the time to reply.