Might sound crazy.......But It sure did work - YorkieTalk.com Forums

YorkieShadow · 07-26-2007, 07:44 PM

Yesterday I was talking to Mickeys breeder, when I talked to her I was telling her how I couldnt get Mickey to eat the can U/D only the dry U/D prescription foods. and I have heard with the can having water added, that its better for him.We had tried for over two months now.and she said sure you can, I said no not by its self, only if I add meat to it, and hes not suppose to have it like that. She said now Debbie as many dogs as you say you have had you should know that they will eat it if you put a little spit on it, I was like what? she said just on the first bite. put it up to your mouth and add a little spit. I laughed. well as crazy as its sounded I was willing to try it, so I cut some up on a plate and took two pieces and added a dot of spit and handed it to each one, they smelled it , ate it and wanted more. they ate the rest with out any spit. lol Man you learning some thing new every day lol.

So today I cut some more up and put it on a plate and sit it down in front of them, They smelled it and walked away. I then picked a piece out of each plate added a dot of spit and then they both ate it, walked over to the plate and finished it all. I am so shocked that this really did work. and I hope they soon learn to like it with out the spit lol.
I was telling this on another forum and a lady there who had a sick Yorkie said her Yorkie was sick and would not eat, she tried it and it ate it right up. lol So I thought I would share, sounds crazy but it worked for us.

alex_143 · 07-26-2007, 08:12 PM

thanks for sharing my sis pup is sick and not eating im gonna tell her to try this

LoveMyJake · 07-26-2007, 08:28 PM

Well, that's good to know in case Jake ever refuses to eat. Whatever works!

OpheliaLoved · 07-26-2007, 08:49 PM

ha! I wonder why it works!?
-O

Kona · 07-26-2007, 08:56 PM

Wow. I wonder who was the first one to try that?

You learning something new everyday.

adorame · 07-26-2007, 09:03 PM

hum I wonder why this works! Interesting to keep in mind.

YorkieShadow · 07-26-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kona

Wow. I wonder who was the first one to try that?

You learning something new everyday.

I think it was the lady who told me. lol She said she had a femal momma that needed to eat yugurt and would not touch it, thats how she got her to eat it. lol

Well if anyone trys it and it works for you, Please post and let us know. lol

Sugar's Mom · 07-27-2007, 03:26 AM

Same principle works if you have newborn pups that won't nurse. Put a little spit on your finger and rub it on mama'ss teats and they will suck.

jp4m2 · 07-27-2007, 03:37 AM

I don't think I'll be eating at your house.....

tjdmom · 07-27-2007, 03:47 AM

that is one of the oddest things I think I've ever heard! But both my girls are sometimes picky eaters. I'm gonna try that and see how it works.

Heycher · 07-27-2007, 03:49 AM

Now THAT's something I wouldn't have come up with! Very interesting indeed! Thanks for sharing that!

Cheryl

red98vett · 07-27-2007, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

I don't think I'll be eating at your house.....

ROTF !!!!
It does sound crazy but if it works then that's what counts

yorkiesjs · 07-27-2007, 04:43 AM

I love learning new things that are helpful !!! Thank you...This is why I love the forums !!

Gingergirlsmom · 07-27-2007, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

I don't think I'll be eating at your house.....

Ha, ha, ha. Sounds like something I may have to keep in mind in case any of mine ever decide NOT to eat.

Did she tell you what to put on their food to get them to want to eat less???

Ozzie'sperson · 07-27-2007, 05:09 AM

[QUOTE=Gingergirlsmom;1265128 Did she tell you what to put on their food to get them to want to eat less???

[/QUOTE]

Yeah -- that's the one we need at our house, too!

Seriously though, if that works, it's great to know. How many times do we have picky eater's parents asking for help -- or how many times when our own are ill and NEED to eat not only to keep up strength but to get meds down them?

A trick I hope I don't have to try anytime soon, but good to have if I do!

07-26-2007, 07:44 PM	#1
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Might sound crazy.......But It sure did work Yesterday I was talking to Mickeys breeder, when I talked to her I was telling her how I couldnt get Mickey to eat the can U/D only the dry U/D prescription foods. and I have heard with the can having water added, that its better for him.We had tried for over two months now.and she said sure you can, I said no not by its self, only if I add meat to it, and hes not suppose to have it like that. She said now Debbie as many dogs as you say you have had you should know that they will eat it if you put a little spit on it, I was like what? she said just on the first bite. put it up to your mouth and add a little spit. I laughed. well as crazy as its sounded I was willing to try it, so I cut some up on a plate and took two pieces and added a dot of spit and handed it to each one, they smelled it , ate it and wanted more. they ate the rest with out any spit. lol Man you learning some thing new every day lol. So today I cut some more up and put it on a plate and sit it down in front of them, They smelled it and walked away. I then picked a piece out of each plate added a dot of spit and then they both ate it, walked over to the plate and finished it all. I am so shocked that this really did work. and I hope they soon learn to like it with out the spit lol. I was telling this on another forum and a lady there who had a sick Yorkie said her Yorkie was sick and would not eat, she tried it and it ate it right up. lol So I thought I would share, sounds crazy but it worked for us.

07-26-2007, 08:28 PM	#3
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	Well, that's good to know in case Jake ever refuses to eat. Whatever works! __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie

07-26-2007, 08:49 PM	#4
OpheliaLoved YT Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 385	ha! I wonder why it works!? -O __________________ "It aint what you sing, it's the way that you sing it" http://www.dogster.com/dogs/579953

07-26-2007, 08:56 PM	#5
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	Wow. I wonder who was the first one to try that? You learning something new everyday. __________________ Kona Bernie

07-27-2007, 03:37 AM	#9
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	I don't think I'll be eating at your house..... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

07-26-2007, 08:12 PM	#2
alex_143 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,041	thanks for sharing my sis pup is sick and not eating im gonna tell her to try this

07-26-2007, 09:03 PM	#6
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	hum I wonder why this works! Interesting to keep in mind.

07-27-2007, 03:26 AM	#8
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	Same principle works if you have newborn pups that won't nurse. Put a little spit on your finger and rub it on mama'ss teats and they will suck.

07-27-2007, 03:47 AM	#10
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	that is one of the oddest things I think I've ever heard! But both my girls are sometimes picky eaters. I'm gonna try that and see how it works.

07-27-2007, 03:49 AM	#11
Heycher Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 153	Amazing! Now THAT's something I wouldn't have come up with! Very interesting indeed! Thanks for sharing that! Cheryl

07-27-2007, 04:43 AM	#13
yorkiesjs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dougherty Iowa Posts: 140	I love learning new things that are helpful !!! Thank you...This is why I love the forums !!

07-27-2007, 05:09 AM	#15
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	[QUOTE=Gingergirlsmom;1265128 Did she tell you what to put on their food to get them to want to eat less???[/QUOTE] Yeah -- that's the one we need at our house, too! Seriously though, if that works, it's great to know. How many times do we have picky eater's parents asking for help -- or how many times when our own are ill and NEED to eat not only to keep up strength but to get meds down them? A trick I hope I don't have to try anytime soon, but good to have if I do! __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/