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McReesie · 10-04-2014, 04:42 AM

Good morning! My name is Laura and we just got a Yorkie two days ago! Her name is Reese (aka Reese's, Reesie)! We absolutely adore her! Just a few hiccups here and there. Mainly FOOD! She didn't eat all last night and had a vet visit yesterday. They gave her centinel and dewormer. Could her appetite be worse because of the meds? I noticed even prior to that she stopped eating her kibble holistic Health Extension. She would only lick the wet food off of it that I was mixing with it. Now for the last 12 or more hours she is not even wanting the wet food. What do I do and what food should I try her on first. I have a petco near me and I have seen/done a little research on brands but there are so many opinions! Her vet suggested Eukanuba or Iams and I haven't seen that on any "good puppy food lists". Please advise!!! Pic coming soon

EarthAngel · 10-04-2014, 07:28 AM

Welcome to our community of Yorkie Lovers! I don't have any answer to your question and hopefully someone will be able to help you out.

matese · 10-04-2014, 08:03 AM

No help either, just wanting to welcome you to YT. Good luck on finding the proper food, others will be along to give suggestions, advice and tips.

kay miller · 10-04-2014, 08:07 AM

First off welcome to yt. I feed my puppy royal canin. When my puppy wouldn't eat I feed him out of my hand for some reason he would eat it like that but not from his bowl. I dunno worth a try.

chickensmith · 10-04-2014, 08:46 AM

We have Winnie on hills ideal balance. She gets probiotic powder every day. She seems to like it. Most pet stores allow a certain time period if you buy the food and doggie doesn't like it you can bring it back. Whatever food u decide be sure to do a slow transition so she doesn't get tummy upset. But you do need to get something in her any way you can....12 hours is a long time for her not to have eaten. Did she get any vaccines? It Could possibly be the sentinel and or dewormer that has her feeling blah....but honestly if she isn't eating whatever you can entice her to eat is better than nothing.

chickensmith · 10-04-2014, 08:51 AM

Just another suggestion....maybe try hills i/d ... it's a canned bland food. Winnie was just on this and she absolutely tore it up! It's not really intended for long term unless warranted. But it may be a start to stimulate her appetite. I'm not sure if pet stores carry that....but u could call your vet and see if you can pick up a can. Or if your vet doesn't have it call around to local vets. It shouldn't be a problem to get a can from a vet that isn't your own.

McReesie · 10-04-2014, 09:13 AM

So I was already at the pet store and prior to that had read many wonderful reviews on Royal Canin and Blue Buffalo. While at the pet store she indicated that Royal Canin wasn't natural so if that's the route I wanted to take she suggested Blue Buffalo. They have a puppy and small breed line and that's what I got! Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain Free. I didn't mix her food when I came home just because I was very worried with how little she was eating. I went ahead and just gave her the Blue Buffalo wet mixed with kibble and she ate more than I have seen her eat since I got her! I am sure we will have tummy adjustments for a few days and I am ok with that as long as her appetite improves. Thank you all for the tips!!! Any recs on puppy treats for potty training? She has been doing excellent in this area by the way! She is such a good puppy so far

McReesie · 10-04-2014, 09:16 AM

How do I post a profile pic of my lil girl?

MY OSCAR · 10-04-2014, 10:22 AM

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How do I post a profile pic of my lil girl?

In the top left corner click on User CP , then click on Edit Profile Picture and /or Edit Avatar

TiffanyandTeddy · 10-04-2014, 11:07 AM

It's great to hear that she's finally eating. Way to go Reese! & Welcome to YT!

McReesie · 10-04-2014, 11:20 AM

Thank you!

McReesie · 10-04-2014, 11:42 AM

She's tired from homework!

Batgirl38 · 10-04-2014, 01:32 PM

My pup once had the same problem. The vet told me no snack just dog food. Said a dog want starve themselves (unless he's sick)and when they realize that's ALL their getting, they will eat. Both my pups Yorkie & Maltese loves RC. My maltese I had to keep trying till I found what he liked. He didn't like any of the expensive foods. My vet told me to try Iams, I did and he loved it. But when I got my Yorkie he started eating her RC so I just buy that for the both of them.

chickensmith · 10-04-2014, 03:54 PM

awwwww...my Winnie sleeps like that too!! She's adorable!! Love that soft looking puppy hair!!!

EarthAngel · 10-04-2014, 04:09 PM

Laura, Reesie is just adorable!

10-04-2014, 04:42 AM	#1
McReesie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mckinney Posts: 9	New Yorkie Momma here! Help Good morning! My name is Laura and we just got a Yorkie two days ago! Her name is Reese (aka Reese's, Reesie)! We absolutely adore her! Just a few hiccups here and there. Mainly FOOD! She didn't eat all last night and had a vet visit yesterday. They gave her centinel and dewormer. Could her appetite be worse because of the meds? I noticed even prior to that she stopped eating her kibble holistic Health Extension. She would only lick the wet food off of it that I was mixing with it. Now for the last 12 or more hours she is not even wanting the wet food. What do I do and what food should I try her on first. I have a petco near me and I have seen/done a little research on brands but there are so many opinions! Her vet suggested Eukanuba or Iams and I haven't seen that on any "good puppy food lists". Please advise!!! Pic coming soon

10-04-2014, 07:28 AM	#2
EarthAngel Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 17,751	Welcome to our community of Yorkie Lovers! I don't have any answer to your question and hopefully someone will be able to help you out. __________________ Dyan, Mom to Bentley

10-04-2014, 08:03 AM	#3
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 67,956	No help either, just wanting to welcome you to YT. Good luck on finding the proper food, others will be along to give suggestions, advice and tips. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

10-04-2014, 08:07 AM	#4
kay miller Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 195 Blog Entries: 1	First off welcome to yt. I feed my puppy royal canin. When my puppy wouldn't eat I feed him out of my hand for some reason he would eat it like that but not from his bowl. I dunno worth a try. __________________ kaybailey and bella

10-04-2014, 09:13 AM	#7
McReesie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mckinney Posts: 9	Blue grain free So I was already at the pet store and prior to that had read many wonderful reviews on Royal Canin and Blue Buffalo. While at the pet store she indicated that Royal Canin wasn't natural so if that's the route I wanted to take she suggested Blue Buffalo. They have a puppy and small breed line and that's what I got! Blue Buffalo Freedom Grain Free. I didn't mix her food when I came home just because I was very worried with how little she was eating. I went ahead and just gave her the Blue Buffalo wet mixed with kibble and she ate more than I have seen her eat since I got her! I am sure we will have tummy adjustments for a few days and I am ok with that as long as her appetite improves. Thank you all for the tips!!! Any recs on puppy treats for potty training? She has been doing excellent in this area by the way! She is such a good puppy so far

10-04-2014, 08:46 AM	#5
chickensmith YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Eden, NC USA Posts: 550	We have Winnie on hills ideal balance. She gets probiotic powder every day. She seems to like it. Most pet stores allow a certain time period if you buy the food and doggie doesn't like it you can bring it back. Whatever food u decide be sure to do a slow transition so she doesn't get tummy upset. But you do need to get something in her any way you can....12 hours is a long time for her not to have eaten. Did she get any vaccines? It Could possibly be the sentinel and or dewormer that has her feeling blah....but honestly if she isn't eating whatever you can entice her to eat is better than nothing.

10-04-2014, 08:51 AM	#6
chickensmith YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Eden, NC USA Posts: 550	Just another suggestion....maybe try hills i/d ... it's a canned bland food. Winnie was just on this and she absolutely tore it up! It's not really intended for long term unless warranted. But it may be a start to stimulate her appetite. I'm not sure if pet stores carry that....but u could call your vet and see if you can pick up a can. Or if your vet doesn't have it call around to local vets. It shouldn't be a problem to get a can from a vet that isn't your own.

10-04-2014, 09:16 AM	#8
McReesie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mckinney Posts: 9	profile pic? How do I post a profile pic of my lil girl?

10-04-2014, 11:07 AM	#10
TiffanyandTeddy YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: FL Posts: 389	It's great to hear that she's finally eating. Way to go Reese! & Welcome to YT!

10-04-2014, 11:20 AM	#11
McReesie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mckinney Posts: 9	Thank you!

10-04-2014, 11:42 AM	#12
McReesie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mckinney Posts: 9	Meet Reesie... She's tired from homework! Attached Thumbnails

10-04-2014, 01:32 PM	#13
Batgirl38 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Saint Petersburg, Fl Posts: 518 Blog Entries: 1	My pup once had the same problem. The vet told me no snack just dog food. Said a dog want starve themselves (unless he's sick)and when they realize that's ALL their getting, they will eat. Both my pups Yorkie & Maltese loves RC. My maltese I had to keep trying till I found what he liked. He didn't like any of the expensive foods. My vet told me to try Iams, I did and he loved it. But when I got my Yorkie he started eating her RC so I just buy that for the both of them.

10-04-2014, 03:54 PM	#14
chickensmith YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Eden, NC USA Posts: 550	awwwww...my Winnie sleeps like that too!! She's adorable!! Love that soft looking puppy hair!!!

10-04-2014, 04:09 PM	#15
EarthAngel Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 17,751	Laura, Reesie is just adorable! __________________ Dyan, Mom to Bentley