New to YorkieTalk and new fourteen week Yorkie.

[Tina21]

Welcome!!! You are going to really love this place. There is so much terrific information on just about everything related to Yorkies and more

When I brought Chloe home we kept her on Royal Canin the same as our breeder. I also gave Chloe Nutri-Cal. It isn't vital to give them suppliments I just preferred to add a little extra into her diet and she loved the stuff

Congrats on your little one! I have always had dogs but Chloe is my first Yorkie and I have never had this strong of a bond with any other pup. They are such wonderful little dogs. I hope to see some pics of the little cutie soon.

Tina

[Yorkielover0102]

Welcome to YorkieTalk!!! Can't wait for pictures!!

[SophieKatesMom]

Welcome to Yorkie Talk, you will find many people on this forum who are willing to give advice and help you along the way to raising your baby Yorkie.

Please post a picture of Milo when you can, I love seeing the babies.

[Alvindy]

Our breeder said the same thing that Nancy1999's said - free feeding in the beginning to ensure no issues with hypoglycemia - and it worked for us.
Conggratulations!

[cummins]

I have had my little gal on SD ever since I got her,she is 8 months now and weighs 3#6oz and is doing great on it. My advice is as long as they are doing good why change

[gracielove]

Welcome. You have come to a good place to read various opinions on Yorkie health, behavior, diet and care. On the health and diet forum you can read a wealth of opinion on dog foods. Many people are moving more toward feeding their pets a natural form of dog food. Many of the grocery stores and department stores carry nationally known foods that contain a lot of grain and little real meat for your dog. I would suggest reading as much as you can about the dog foods, their ingredients and what a dog's diet actually should be. Then make a decision on what is best for your pet. Read the labels. Just because a label says it is natural or healthy does not mean it actually contains good healthy ingredients. You need to be able to recognize the ingredient list as being really healthy and natural. I will tell you one thing; corn is not a natural food for a dog's diet!
Best wishes to you and your new family member. Hope to see your pictures soon.

[Lou]

HI THERE! and WELCOME TO YT!

Kudos to you and the breeder for waiting till your little one was old enough to come home with you.

Anything Nancy1999 has to say is golden so you don't need any advice from me. I hope you enjoy being a member and post photos soon. We are all suckers for those baby pictures.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Tina21

Welcome!!! You are going to really love this place. There is so much terrific information on just about everything related to Yorkies and more

When I brought Chloe home we kept her on Royal Canin the same as our breeder. I also gave Chloe Nutri-Cal. It isn't vital to give them suppliments I just preferred to add a little extra into her diet and she loved the stuff

Congrats on your little one! I have always had dogs but Chloe is my first Yorkie and I have never had this strong of a bond with any other pup. They are such wonderful little dogs. I hope to see some pics of the little cutie soon.

Tina

Got to be careful with the Nutri-cal, its Corn syrup, which is just sugar that enters the bloodstream fast. Dogs and humans love it, but it can promote the pancreas to create too much insulin and actually cause a hypoglycemic event. Protein should always follow within 20 minutes Nutri-cal to prevent another hypoglycemic episode. If your dog is actively experiencing low blood sugar, Nutri-cal can be a life saver. It’s important for all toy breed owners to understand the symptoms of hypoglycemia. This link has some good information. Toy Breed Hypoglycemia

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Got to be careful with the Nutri-cal, its Corn syrup, which is just sugar that enters the bloodstream fast. Dogs and humans love it, but it can promote the pancreas to create too much insulin and actually cause a hypoglycemic event. Protein should always follow within 20 minutes Nutri-cal to prevent another hypoglycemic episode. If your dog is actively experiencing low blood sugar, Nutri-cal can be a life saver. It’s important for all toy breed owners to understand the symptoms of hypoglycemia. This link has some good information. Toy Breed Hypoglycemia

You are so right Nancy. Using Nutri-cal as a preventative is risky. It can contribute to a hypoglycemic attack if used incorrectly. In addition, it can also contribute to diabetis (sp).

As a breeder I do recommend to families to keep Nutri-Cal on hand. However, I prefer Nutri Drops as it absorbs quicker in the event of a hyperglycemic attack. Food, plenty of rest, minimal handling and of course a stress free environment keep the possibility of an attack to a minimum.