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08-24-2008, 02:01 PM | #1 |
Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California
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| Guess who!?! (+ a few ?'s) We brought Suri home! She is a doll. I picked her up, and brought along her Pet Flys carrier so I could strap her in. I didn't know if I liked the carrier but it worked perfect in the car(being strapped in). Suri slept the entire way with no problem. As soon as we got home she used her potty pad, ate some kibble and drank some water. She even learned how to use the hide-a-squirrel! She is a smart little girl. Now for my questions… I was told to add a little chicken broth to her food at night, and was curious as to what kind? I have a some from trader joe's that is low fat and gluten free. As far as food, Suri's breeder was feeding Nutro Small Bites, and I would like to switch her to a different food but thought I should let her settle before I add another stressor. (So I bought a small bag) My question is most of the foods that have no grain or less grain are very high in protein, which I thought was bad for yorkies? So what organic food is recommended for yorkies? Gosh… I am so nervous but excited! She is actually here finally. She is one smart cookie, quite but loves to play.
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08-24-2008, 02:21 PM | #2 |
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| chicken broth tends to be high in sodium so i'm not sure i'd do that or at least water it down. As for protien- ah the myth... unless you have an unhealthy dog.. there is nothing wrong with high protein. Layla gets home cooked food which is mainly protein and she is doing great. Wellness Core makes a great food as does Natural Balance which i think is what i'm going to use for a kibble after we are done with our wellness bag... they have a great grain free variety and their ingredients are great .. PLUS they have a feature on their website where you can put in a code on the bag and see how that batch did in quality control which i LOVE... finally a company taking control and showing customers what they are getting. Orijen also has a grain free variety. |
08-24-2008, 03:26 PM | #3 | |
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That's good to know about the protein. I saw a few that I wanted to try on that site that scores the food 6 stars and down, but most of it says not suitable for puppies because of the high protein. I will definatly look at the ones you recommended at the store tomorrow. ( I found a pet store that pretty much carries most of the top quality foods.) I think as far as the chicken broth I will just stick with the nutrical. How long should I wait before the switch? Cause at the rate she eats it will be a long time before the 5 pound bag is finished. Thank you for the info.
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08-24-2008, 03:34 PM | #4 | |
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I'd wait about a week before you switch... let her settle in... she WILL pick out all the new food and leave her old food just the way it goes and since you are switching from a pretty low quality food to a very high quality food it is normal to see diarrhea for 3-7 days... her body is cleansing out all the "crap".. and keep in mind if they have diarrhea for that long it is normal to see small amounts of blood in the poop... their intestines are being agitated and so a small amount is to be expected... if there is A LOT... take her to the vet but i dont' see it being a problem. | |
08-24-2008, 03:41 PM | #5 | |
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08-24-2008, 03:46 PM | #6 | |
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08-24-2008, 03:48 PM | #7 | |
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08-24-2008, 03:55 PM | #8 | |
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Where are the pictures of the baby?!?!?!?!?!?
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08-24-2008, 05:04 PM | #9 |
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| I have tons of new pictures, but we just moved and are having trouble with the net. (I'm using my phone ) I have a few videos of her playing with the hide-a-squirrel I won in the raffle. I have to say I think that is going to be her favorite toy. (Thank you again Bloomingtails!)
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08-24-2008, 05:33 PM | #11 |
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| Oh my gosh we LOVE our hide-a-squirrel. Can't get enough of it that's for sure! Can't wait for pics!
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08-24-2008, 05:37 PM | #12 |
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08-24-2008, 07:40 PM | #13 | |
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I say, ask your vet to see what they think is good. If you feel like you need to, take in a copy of the nutritionals on the foods you're thinking of and let the vet tell you what they think and WHY. My two have been on what the vet recommended and I haven't had ONE single problem since putting each of them on it....I may have to change at least one of theirs, b/c I think he's got an allergy, but I know that neither of mine have any stomach upsets anymore or any poopy problems any longer. It's when I start letting them have other things that we start having "issues". And most sites will tell you to change foods slowly by adding a small amount of the new food to the old food, decreasing the old food over a period of a couple of weeks at least. I can attest that it's not a good idea to do it anymore quickly than that. Congratulations for getting your new little one home and all the best luck!
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08-24-2008, 08:46 PM | #14 | |
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I plan to slowly change her food, I want to make it as easy as possible for her tummy to handle it. Thank you everyone, and hopefully I will have pics tomorrow, She has gotten furry since the last batch of pictures. She has a nice thick coat now.
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08-24-2008, 09:27 PM | #15 |
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| i love the name suri!! and the hide a squirrel is a hit at our house too
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