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Asteri00 · 11-18-2007, 06:48 AM

I just brought home a 9 1/2 week old Thursday and would like all of your recommendations for the feedings. Should I feed him 2 or 3 times a day? The breeder said she was feeding him twice, but all the research I've done said that when they are this young to feed him 3 times. Also, can you include the hours at which you would feed him (Eg, 6 am, 12 pm, 6 pm) I'm new to the smaller dog and I know that hypoglycemia is a problem. Just wanted to do the best by Parker!!

chachi · 11-18-2007, 06:54 AM

You want to feed 3 times a day. I free feed kibble and give a little canned in the morning. I also home cook a couple times a week

lara2913 · 11-18-2007, 08:35 AM

At 9 1/2 weeks I would feed at least 4 times, he is a teeny tiny baby. Like 7am, 11am, 2pm, 6pm and then a snack right before he goes to bed. Something like that.

bradyem · 11-19-2007, 05:13 PM

Chachi--I see that you have two dogs. We are awaiting our second puppy (who will be 8-10 weeks old when she gets her--not sure when she'll be ready). Given that I already have a almost 2 year old Yorkie, how do you handle feeding two? Rockie currently eats when he wants to--we just leave it in his dish but I have a feeling that he'd readily eat out of Roxxanne's bowl when it's time for her to eat just for the competitiveness. Also, do you have any other suggestions when working with an older dog and a puppy??

kalina82 · 11-19-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lara2913

At 9 1/2 weeks I would feed at least 4 times, he is a teeny tiny baby. Like 7am, 11am, 2pm, 6pm and then a snack right before he goes to bed. Something like that.

i agree with lara. at this age he needs more frequent meals especially if he's really tiny, Or you can leave food out for him all day.

i'd move to 3 times a day at 12 weeks and continue that to 20 weeks or so, then you can move to twice a day. or continue to just free feed.

11-18-2007, 06:48 AM	#1
Asteri00 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clifton Park, New York Posts: 8	Feeding I just brought home a 9 1/2 week old Thursday and would like all of your recommendations for the feedings. Should I feed him 2 or 3 times a day? The breeder said she was feeding him twice, but all the research I've done said that when they are this young to feed him 3 times. Also, can you include the hours at which you would feed him (Eg, 6 am, 12 pm, 6 pm) I'm new to the smaller dog and I know that hypoglycemia is a problem. Just wanted to do the best by Parker!!

11-18-2007, 06:54 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	You want to feed 3 times a day. I free feed kibble and give a little canned in the morning. I also home cook a couple times a week __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-18-2007, 08:35 AM	#3
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	At 9 1/2 weeks I would feed at least 4 times, he is a teeny tiny baby. Like 7am, 11am, 2pm, 6pm and then a snack right before he goes to bed. Something like that. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

11-19-2007, 05:13 PM	#4
bradyem Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 54	Feeding two! Chachi--I see that you have two dogs. We are awaiting our second puppy (who will be 8-10 weeks old when she gets her--not sure when she'll be ready). Given that I already have a almost 2 year old Yorkie, how do you handle feeding two? Rockie currently eats when he wants to--we just leave it in his dish but I have a feeling that he'd readily eat out of Roxxanne's bowl when it's time for her to eat just for the competitiveness. Also, do you have any other suggestions when working with an older dog and a puppy??