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Kelz · 04-10-2007, 12:53 PM

free feeder

RLC12345678 · 04-10-2007, 01:00 PM

I feed my lab on a schedule and I PREFER to do it that way, but Hootie and Hobbs refuse to eat on a schedule. So, to prevent a hypoglocemic attack, I free feed them and let them eat when they want to.

wemple2 · 04-10-2007, 05:52 PM

Winston is fed on a schedule, cuz of hypoglycemia I leave kibble out for him all the time. And yes, plenty of treats throughout the day, has been about a month since his last "seizure", ever since I started canned food twice daily, morning and night. But with that he is gaining toooooo much weight, he was at the vets today, 8.1lbs. Does anyone know, does the "light" food have enough in it to keep his sugar up, and his weight down. I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle...

Dan & Corinne · 04-10-2007, 06:28 PM

We schedule feed. I like this method since I know exactly how much each of my girls eat. I even supervise (it takes all of 1 minute) so I can tell if one is not eating to let me know something is wrong.

Plus, they poop on schedule. No ant problems (huge problem in So. Cal.) and they get soooooo dang excited when I ask if it's Breakfast time or Dinner time! If I forget they let me know too.

mommafish · 04-10-2007, 08:46 PM

Their Kibble is free feed and mid day I mix up cottage cheese, missing link, and a little wet evangers (or other wet) + salmon oil(VERY VERY LITTLE OF EACH)

Amanda7 · 04-11-2007, 07:40 PM

Scheduled feeding. It works better for us to have them on a schedule.

WesleyandMaddie · 04-11-2007, 08:04 PM

Mine are free fed.

stedmansmommy · 04-11-2007, 08:42 PM

Free feed the Yorkies, the other two though, are on feeding schedules

puppylove17 · 04-14-2007, 01:40 PM

I free feed. I heard they are less likely to have food aggression issues if it is available at all times. Plus I just wouldnt want them to get hungary and not have anything available to them. Some days I eat more or less then other days so they probably do too. I also give them some variety as I think they get tired of the same thing all the time so I usually have at least 2 different kinds available on the floor all the time. They also get occasional treats but not all the time. Fresh clean water is also always readily available.

oldmanluvsyorks · 04-15-2007, 10:49 AM

I too free feed. Kibble is available at all times. I don't want any hypoglycemia episodes. Have read a lot about it. Thats why I like this forum. Very informative.

Meg · 04-18-2007, 10:43 AM

We free feed here.

kitty · 04-18-2007, 05:58 PM

I feed mine on a schedule but mostly it is for my conveince.

pea496 · 04-18-2007, 06:19 PM

Free feed because Conner likes to decide when he eats. He does not like to eat when he gets up - likes to wait an hour and I have to go to work. My sister comes in to feed lunch, and he just picks at his dinner.

Bradley Wieseha · 04-23-2007, 04:25 PM

Kibble i free feed his canned i give him half in the morning and the other half in the afternoon.

Zoey's Momma · 04-23-2007, 04:29 PM

The kids are on a scheduled feeding. They know when it's time to eat before I do.

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04-10-2007, 12:53 PM	#16
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	free feeder __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

04-10-2007, 05:52 PM	#18
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Winston is fed on a schedule, cuz of hypoglycemia I leave kibble out for him all the time. And yes, plenty of treats throughout the day, has been about a month since his last "seizure", ever since I started canned food twice daily, morning and night. But with that he is gaining toooooo much weight, he was at the vets today, 8.1lbs. Does anyone know, does the "light" food have enough in it to keep his sugar up, and his weight down. I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

04-10-2007, 06:28 PM	#19
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	We schedule feed. I like this method since I know exactly how much each of my girls eat. I even supervise (it takes all of 1 minute) so I can tell if one is not eating to let me know something is wrong. Plus, they poop on schedule. No ant problems (huge problem in So. Cal.) and they get soooooo dang excited when I ask if it's Breakfast time or Dinner time! If I forget they let me know too. __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

04-10-2007, 08:46 PM	#20
mommafish Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: oklahoma city, ok Posts: 261	Their Kibble is free feed and mid day I mix up cottage cheese, missing link, and a little wet evangers (or other wet) + salmon oil(VERY VERY LITTLE OF EACH) __________________ I LOVE REINE [url]

04-10-2007, 01:00 PM	#17
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	I feed my lab on a schedule and I PREFER to do it that way, but Hootie and Hobbs refuse to eat on a schedule. So, to prevent a hypoglocemic attack, I free feed them and let them eat when they want to.

04-11-2007, 07:40 PM	#21
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	Scheduled feeding. It works better for us to have them on a schedule. __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

04-11-2007, 08:04 PM	#22
WesleyandMaddie I Love My Stinkers Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 791	Mine are free fed.

04-11-2007, 08:42 PM	#23
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Free feed the Yorkies, the other two though, are on feeding schedules __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

04-14-2007, 01:40 PM	#24
puppylove17 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: kansas Posts: 157	I free feed. I heard they are less likely to have food aggression issues if it is available at all times. Plus I just wouldnt want them to get hungary and not have anything available to them. Some days I eat more or less then other days so they probably do too. I also give them some variety as I think they get tired of the same thing all the time so I usually have at least 2 different kinds available on the floor all the time. They also get occasional treats but not all the time. Fresh clean water is also always readily available.

04-15-2007, 10:49 AM	#25
oldmanluvsyorks Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 18	I too free feed. Kibble is available at all times. I don't want any hypoglycemia episodes. Have read a lot about it. Thats why I like this forum. Very informative.

04-18-2007, 10:43 AM	#26
Meg YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 671	We free feed here. __________________ Meg & Keeley I love my little Yorkie boy! www.dogster.com/?169319

04-18-2007, 05:58 PM	#27
kitty My Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 2,258	I feed mine on a schedule but mostly it is for my conveince. __________________ Support our Troops :

04-18-2007, 06:19 PM	#28
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	Free feed because Conner likes to decide when he eats. He does not like to eat when he gets up - likes to wait an hour and I have to go to work. My sister comes in to feed lunch, and he just picks at his dinner. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

04-23-2007, 04:25 PM	#29
Bradley Wieseha Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 209	Kibble i free feed his canned i give him half in the morning and the other half in the afternoon. __________________ Mojo See Mojo on Dogster!! http://www.dogster.com/dogs/579036

04-23-2007, 04:29 PM	#30
Zoey's Momma Luv My Butterflies Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Big Easy Posts: 2,083	The kids are on a scheduled feeding. They know when it's time to eat before I do.