How many times a day should they eat?

[Marcellacml]

I just leave a bowl full of food and water and they take little bites and sips as they walk by

[howie_wowie]

Originally Posted by irishawk

My yorkie's name is Howie too!!!! How did you come up with your name?? I think we're the only two on here with that name.

Check the bag.. it will tell you what the proper amount at what weight they should be eating. But for the most part, I wouldn't restrict food from such a young puppy. It's been my experience that yorkies don't usually overeat.

I was just going through a bunch of names online and made a list of what I liked. I don't think I saw "Howie" but something that sounded like it. Then, I knew it was the name for him! =) My co-worker said he looks like a Howie, hehehe.

Yes, hopefully he doesn't overeat. I leave him at home in a playpen for the day, so hopefully he's not eating just because he's bored. I MISS his little face already!!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

[SnowWa]

Puppies often eat more than grown dogs -- because they are growing...

And - for sure - puppies do grow fast. If you think about it - they grow from tiny tiny little things to "full grown" the first year of their life. Most people don't reach their adult size until they are 17 or 18 - and sometimes even older.

I think you're lucky to have a dog with a good appetite. You can always keep an eye on his weight - not what he weighs - but whether or not he's getting overweight (a little fat!) Then you'll know it's time to start cutting back a little.


Carol Jean

[blondflava]

My pup's been growing quickly... Seeemed everytime we went for a shot at the vet he'd gained close to a pound in between! He went from 1 1/2 lbs at 2 months old to over 4 lbs at over 5 months. Which really IS a pound per month... He's not fat though, he's slowing down right now, I think, he used to eat a little more, about 1/2 cup daily of dry food. Now sometimes he doesn't finish, but he always has kibble in his bowl...

[irishawk]

Originally Posted by howie_wowie

I was just going through a bunch of names online and made a list of what I liked. I don't think I saw "Howie" but something that sounded like it. Then, I knew it was the name for him! =) My co-worker said he looks like a Howie, hehehe.

Yes, hopefully he doesn't overeat. I leave him at home in a playpen for the day, so hopefully he's not eating just because he's bored. I MISS his little face already!!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

That's the same reason I picked my Howie's name.. he just looked like one and it was a name that I could hear myself calling out.

My Howie is at home in a playpen too with his food and he usually doesn't even eat it if I'm not home. You're lucky that your little one is still eating. Howie had a great appetite up until he was 6 months. Now it's a struggle to get him to eat. Some days I have to sit on the floor and feed him kibble by kibble. So count your blessings!!

Have a very happy turkey day!!