I need help. Please? :(

[lusciouslala]

EVERYONE!
Thanks for all the replies and for the advice.

He's okay! Doctor said, he was just adjusting to the environment on his first 3 days that's why he's really playful. And loves running around the house to be familiar of his territory. Vet said it's normal for a two year-old yorkie to be a little quiet sometimes coz he's slowly maturing.

And yeah, vet said I should make him eat dog food. Rice could make him have worms in his tummy.

Thanks people!

Now, can you suggest food for my yorkie? What kind and how will I push him to eat it? he ignores it. My friend told me I should mix it with other food 40-60% then 50-50& then 60-40% then 80-20% then 100%. Should I go for his advice?

[JeanieK]

Really He said rice could give him worms?

Glad to hear hwe is fine, but I do not agree with the rice thing. Although I do believe they need to have dog food cause rice alone does not have what then need for nutrition.

[puppymom]

When my rat terrier was sick once the vet told me to give her plain boiled rice and plain boiled chicken for a few days. Some dog foods also contain rice.

Whoever you got your dog from should have told you what they were feeding him so that he could have a smooth transition in his new home. I've found with Yorkies they can be picky eaters, sometimes it takes a few different kinds to find one they like.

[lusciouslala]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Really He said rice could give him worms?

Glad to hear hwe is fine, but I do not agree with the rice thing. Although I do believe they need to have dog food cause rice alone does not have what then need for nutrition.

Yeah. My yorkie doesn't like rice. But sometimes, I mix rice with corned beef and he eats it. Doc said it could give him worms.

[lusciouslala]

Originally Posted by puppymom

When my rat terrier was sick once the vet told me to give her plain boiled rice and plain boiled chicken for a few days. Some dog foods also contain rice.

Whoever you got your dog from should have told you what they were feeding him so that he could have a smooth transition in his new home. I've found with Yorkies they can be picky eaters, sometimes it takes a few different kinds to find one they like.

Yes, they're really picky! I bought two differnt kinds of dog food and still failed.

[lusciouslala]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Really He said rice could give him worms?

Glad to hear hwe is fine, but I do not agree with the rice thing. Although I do believe they need to have dog food cause rice alone does not have what then need for nutrition.

oh i know now. Maybe it's because your rice there is different with our rice here in the Philippines. We have different kinds here. There are those kind which are really cheap but it doesn't taste and smell THAT good. I hope you get my point. I'm really not good in explaining stuff. hehe.

[Cha Cha]

I am glad he is better.

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by lusciouslala

Yes, they're really picky! I bought two differnt kinds of dog food and still failed.

You need to enhance the flavor for your pup. You can do this many
inexpensive ways. First get a high quality kibble, Wellness, Natural Balance,
other's not sold in a supermarket. Then add some, salt free chicken broth,
boiled chicken(breast only without bones) and or veggies. You can buy the frozen ones and cook them
for 3-4mins in the micro wave, let them cook, peas, green beans, carrots
are great and then add them to the food. Who wants to eat plain kibble
Trick the little stinker with the above and he should look forward to meals.
Good luck with him, I'm so relieved he's not injured. Don't let him jump off the bed or furniture either. They get injured so easily and can break a bone also. It's much like taking care of a human baby, that should
give you some insight as to how much this breed needs to be cared for.
Enjoy,

[lusciouslala]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

I am glad he is better.

yeah i'm so relieved.

[cheryl19]

So happy your baby is ok!!

[normarae63]

Glad your little one is OK.

[lusciouslala]

yeaah! thanks everyone! I love Brad so much and i'll never let it happen again.