do you feed your baby tablefood

[mrsedwardslpn]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I share everything I eat that isn't dangerous, but I hand out small bites so they aren't given so much that it interferes with their regular dry kibble meals. They are all very polite and take turns for their bites. I have them sit in a row and call out their name before I hand down the treat. If one gets too anxious and starts to beg or take someone else's treat, that dog misses a turn in the rotation. If I am eating something they can't have I don't make eye contact with the three sad faces and they go lay down.

Begging is a bad behavior that is caused from lack of training - not because they are fed treats from the table.

Thanks for the advice ... we are still training but she knowns she is not allowed in the kitchen when I cook or for any other reason to eat and she doesnt jump in my lap or steal food persay but she just looks so sad lol

[DBlain]

while table food is not the best, if your dog does not have any problems it should be ok in small amounts and of course it depends on what your definition of table scraps are. We tend to eat fairly plain, not much in the way of sauces and marinades and nothing overloaded with onions and hot spices. This morning she had some eggs and a tiny piece of bacon, yesterday she had some of my low sodium turkey, tonight we will be having salmon and she will definitely have some of that. She enjoys crab legs and shrimp when we have it. And when I make my various chicken dishes I make a small plain piece for her. I guess most of our table scraps can be found in dog food anyway. But she does not have stomach issues or a weight issue. I really think this question has more than one answer, and there are two keys, know youy dog and all things in moderation

[mrsedwardslpn]

Originally Posted by DBlain

while table food is not the best, if your dog does not have any problems it should be ok in small amounts and of course it depends on what your definition of table scraps are. We tend to eat fairly plain, not much in the way of sauces and marinades and nothing overloaded with onions and hot spices. This morning she had some eggs and a tiny piece of bacon, yesterday she had some of my low sodium turkey, tonight we will be having salmon and she will definitely have some of that. She enjoys crab legs and shrimp when we have it. And when I make my various chicken dishes I make a small plain piece for her. I guess most of our table scraps can be found in dog food anyway. But she does not have stomach issues or a weight issue. I really think this question has more than one answer, and there are two keys, know youy dog and all things in moderation

thanks a lot I thought the same thing about table scraps being in the dog food that we feed them anyway she doesnt have stomach or any health issues per our first vet visit when I brung her home. I def dont want to stray dry food but I think yogart chicken veggiest low sugar fruit thanks again

[ilovejoel]

Joel pretty much just gets fruits, veggies, chicken and eggs but I have to really keep on everyone else to not feed him anything. They listen better now

[xFoxyx]

Just to give you an idea. Presley was fed from the table from time to time. Until his first pancreatic attack at age 7. He is 17 now - but it has cost me over 20k (not even kidding) for his vet care for it these past 10 years. Unfortunately he has it chronically and has flare up now and again even with being on a prescription diet since 7. I will never be so careless as to feed my dog whatever. It was a lessen lived and learned. I would try some different dog foods - there are several good brands and I'm sure everyone here will offer you some great suggestions.

[mrsedwardslpn]

Originally Posted by xFoxyx

Just to give you an idea. Presley was fed from the table from time to time. Until his first pancreatic attack at age 7. He is 17 now - but it has cost me over 20k (not even kidding) for his vet care for it these past 10 years. Unfortunately he has it chronically and has flare up now and again even with being on a prescription diet since 7. I will never be so careless as to feed my dog whatever. It was a lessen lived and learned. I would try some different dog foods - there are several good brands and I'm sure everyone here will offer you some great suggestions.

Thanks a million I dont ever want to be careless and feed her just anything and I def dont want to deal with my puppy being sick I plan on giving her the best care possible and maybe once I get used to raising honey im sure it will be easier

[dawn27]

Our pups are fat enough without it....

They have never been fed table food with the exception of the occasional peanut or few pieces of popcorn or plums. These are the only things that they have ever been given.

[JasmineNoelle]

We never feed from the table, but we do give our girls raw carrots and scrambled eggs occasionally.

[SWHouston]

I feed my guys daily after the evening meal. I cut a few little pieces of what ever meat we're eating, plus the veggies that aren't consumed, and distribute it in four little bowls for them. Given they have dry out 24/7, it's the only way they get fresh veggies.
My new Chi Navi is the biggest pest of all, jumping and dancing for a handout.
I DO NOT take credit for her table manners, since she must have been allowed to do that with her previous owner. My three Yorkies wait patiently, but all eventually get satisfied.

[JuliannaB]

Personally, I am really not fond of my Bailey sitting by me and watching me eat!! It drives me crazy and I can't enjoy my meals that way. I tell him to 'go' and he does, usually eyeing me from somewhere that I can't see him looking at me. Smarty pants! If there is something that I would like to give to him, veggies mostly, and sometimes a tiny piece of meat or some brown rice, I wait til I'm finished and then tell Bailey to go to his bowl. That is the only time I feed him from my plate. Having said that, when I eat an apple and I sit on the couch, I have allowed him to sit beside me. I place a tiny piece (no skin of course, as it may get stuck in his throat) on a towel on the couch which he hoovers up instantly. He loves his apples!! As yours, Bailey is not allowed in the kitchen for any reason. YT'ers are very quick, so I would feel terrible if I dropped something that he picked up and may make him sick, or worse, choke. All the best with your furbaby.

[life4life]

Nope. She has to lay down away from us when we are eating. She only gets veggies and fruits. Jasmin is good. She won't eat unless we say ok. We can drop things on the floor, if we say no she won't touch it.

[Teegy]

Originally Posted by xFoxyx

Just to give you an idea. Presley was fed from the table from time to time. Until his first pancreatic attack at age 7. He is 17 now - but it has cost me over 20k (not even kidding) for his vet care for it these past 10 years. Unfortunately he has it chronically and has flare up now and again even with being on a prescription diet since 7. I will never be so careless as to feed my dog whatever. It was a lessen lived and learned. I would try some different dog foods - there are several good brands and I'm sure everyone here will offer you some great suggestions.

I hear ya. Although never fed from my plate I have strict treats and diet regimens because of Teegy's bout with pancreatitis. I just ensure I restrict the fat consumption to a healthy amount

[Quadraphinic]

We used to feed Megan table scraps, but we don't with Gina. I love onion and garlic, both big no-no's, every time I made scrambled eggs for my wife, I used to save a small portion for Megan, 15 years I poisoned her with onion and garlic, I keep a shaker with my own mixture of salt, pepper, and garlic for cooking with. Gina goes into her x-pen when I'm cooking and we are eating. We also made up a list of foods that Gina can and can't have for my mom, since she watches her when I go to the VA hospital for my appointments. I would check with your vet about what your Yorkie can and can't have, or if they can recommend a good nutritionist.
Cheers Quad

[Princes mom]

Absolutely not.

[ColesMommy01]

Nope. My pups get the occasional frozen veggie or fruit but they are crated when we have meals.