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07-15-2005, 09:27 AM | #16 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2004
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| its a everydat thing with baby.....we have to play play play before he will eat....their so stubburn......but hey at least it works.... |
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07-15-2005, 10:30 AM | #17 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| They should be eager to eat and make it all disappear on their own. If it was me, I would try different food. There is a reason they don't eat and that reason is generally that they don't like it. You know your own baby best, though. |
07-15-2005, 12:40 PM | #18 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida
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| I am having the same problem. I just bought my yorkie 2 days ago, they told me he was ready for dry food cuz he is 5 months, however he would not have it. Then they told me to give him chicken and rice dinner baby food plain first and then gradually go mixing in the dry food. he eats the baby food all up, but this morning I mixed in just a few balls of the dry food so he can get the taste and nothing. He also doesn't seem to drink a lot of water, therefore rarely pees, just like 3 times a day, my friend's goes like every 3 hours. Any advice would be appreciated... Yami |
07-15-2005, 12:45 PM | #19 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I would try to do something different like putting some water on the dry. Or mixing it with some moist food. When my dogs are sick and not eating I give them gerber chicken sticks.
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07-15-2005, 01:16 PM | #20 | |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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They seem to really like the Cesar puppy (wet) food, even though it isn't what is considered high quality. You can try mixing that in after awhile, too, before graduating them to dry kibble. Some breeders may say they are on dry kibble, but you have to wonder... As far as the water...did he come from the same area as you live in? If not, perhaps you need to give him bottled water for awhile. Water in different places has a different taste. If you think he isn't drinking enough water, give him water in a dropper or syringe. You should be giving him a little nutrical everyday until he's eating well. It's available at the vet's office. Has he seen a vet yet? Last edited by yorkieusa; 07-15-2005 at 01:21 PM. | |
07-15-2005, 02:49 PM | #21 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida
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| He saw the vet the same day I brought him home. I am already giving him nutrical as it was recommended to me yesterday by the breeder, i just gave him dinner, i mixed a little of the dry food with the baby food and he ate it all up. so little by little I'll introduce the dry food until he only eats that. As for the water, we are from the same area and i give him filtered water not even tap. He's just becoming acquainted so its an adjustment period for both of us. Thanks, Yami |
07-15-2005, 02:54 PM | #22 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri
Posts: 248
| I usually cut up some green beans really small and mix it in Kelli's food. She DEVOURS it. She loves her some green beans, lol. I try to mix it up with something that she likes, in some way, to make it different for her. I've put little chunks of chicken in it before, too. |
07-15-2005, 02:57 PM | #23 |
Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City
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| Lance, I wanted to welcome you to YT. Congratulations on your new pup. I hope your pup start eating well soon. It seems you are doing all the rite things. Always have Nutrical at hand cause this little ones can get hypoglycemic very fast. Do you have any pics of your little one? Everyone in YT loves pics, so dont be shy and post all the pics you want, . |
07-16-2005, 07:55 AM | #24 | |
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07-16-2005, 01:12 PM | #25 |
My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas
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| I was told by experienced YT parents, than if they are on quality food, then just put it down and they will eat. I was so scared to do this, but it worked. Maggie hasn't pulled a starving picky priss stunt since.
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