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buffy16938 · 12-28-2008, 02:29 PM

My sophie will be 7 months old in about another week. I have never seen a dog love to eat so much before. She eats 3 times a day, usually 8:30, 12:30, and 5:30. I've been thinking about trying to go down to feeding her 2 times a day. At this age would that be okay? She is eating wellness for puppy and loves it, but I find she is always hungry, a good hour before she eats she is looking for her food. I have just noticed that she is putting on a bit of weight, it's not as easy to feel her ribs anymore...

chloesMama · 12-28-2008, 02:52 PM

I'm not sure about a feeding schedule , I free feed right now and they seem to regulate themselves. I don't think its bad for a puppy to have a little weight at 7 months , but I am not sure...I'm sure others will answer that know more

PrincessDiana · 12-28-2008, 04:00 PM

I would wait until around 1 year until you went down to 2 feedings. What you can do now is feed less during each serving to decrease the calorie intake but still make sure she doesn't get hungry. Does that make sense?

QuickSilver · 12-28-2008, 04:31 PM

This is not a professional opinion, but I think it's fine for a puppy to be a little chubby. As she grows to her full size, she will most likely lean out. If she is still heavy as an adult, you can reduce her calorie intake.

Shelby&Seymour · 12-28-2008, 05:09 PM

Shelby & Seymour get fed 3x a day..... and the are 4 years old. (We are on a schedule and have been following it for a LONG time)
They each get 1/8 cup at 5:30 AM, 1/4 cup at 4:00 pm, and 1/8 cup about 8:00 pm.
It is funny, but they seem to know what time it is........ they are "asking" for their food when it gets close to feeding time.

jmdt · 12-28-2008, 06:24 PM

My Coco is 18mo He will eat anytime anywhere. He is a true "piggy" yorkie

He is not agressive. Everytime I go into the kitchen, there he is. He even watches me unload the dishwasher. I free feed my babies as Pebbie is 8mo. and Trix is 3mo. So the food is always there. He is always looking for something else. He nibbles on the kibble but I don't know.

COCO

PEBBLES

TRIXIE

Yorkiedaze · 12-28-2008, 07:01 PM

The kibble may have mostly or all filler. Remember, they don't have to list what goes into the making of dog food. Sounds like they need something that is better and more nutritious.

luckylady · 12-28-2008, 07:29 PM

Well if any of my yorkies could be described as a piggy yorkie, it would be Lucky. He is 4 years old and within the last year or so he became quite a bit over weight. At his last vet visit, she was concerned that his weight could be affecting his knees. She estimated him at being almost 2 lbs over weight. So for the last year, we changed him over to diet/lean dog food (only the amount reccomended on the package) and cut way back on doggie snacks; not that they got alot, but now they get even less. I am happy to say that he is losing weight (it takes a while) and we even notice that he plays more often and is more active now.

As for your 7 month old...... feeding 3 X a day is fine as long as you are not over feeding on the amount of intake. Does she eat it really fast? I understand that if they eat fast, they will feel hungry more often. Lucky eats his food in mere seconds; that is something we still need to figure out.....how to s-l-o-w him down.

heatherlee143 · 12-28-2008, 10:16 PM

Ask your vet & see what they say.

buffy16938 · 12-29-2008, 12:04 AM

Thank you everyone for your responses. I was just a bit worried, as she gets about 1/4 of a cup each time I feed her. She eats at a normal speed I believe, not too quickly. I use to feed her 4 times a day, but it is kind of hard to keep that schedule as a student. Thank you again for your help, I think I will try 3 times a day for a few more months, and if I think she is gaining too much weight, then I will decrease the amount a bit, or try to up the exercise.

Shelby&Seymour · 12-29-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by buffy16938

Thank you everyone for your responses. I was just a bit worried, as she gets about 1/4 of a cup each time I feed her. She eats at a normal speed I believe, not too quickly. I use to feed her 4 times a day, but it is kind of hard to keep that schedule as a student. Thank you again for your help, I think I will try 3 times a day for a few more months, and if I think she is gaining too much weight, then I will decrease the amount a bit, or try to up the exercise.

Maybe you should switch the type of food (this is something that should be done gradually). Some of the grocery store brands are not so good.... a lot of junk in them. If you search here on YT, you will find lots of good info on food. There is a website that will also "rate" different dog foods. (Maybe someone could give you a shortcut to it

) We have just started feeding Blue Buffalo and Shelby & Seymour LOVE it!!! Good Luck to you!!!

QuickSilver · 12-29-2008, 06:27 AM

By the way, I believe the proper term is "porky yorkie"!

jmdt · 12-29-2008, 01:29 PM

I like Porkie Yorkie thats funny.

I don't think Coco is overwieght he just has short legs which makes him look chubby. I feed them Health Extension Holistic little bits. They have been doing great with it. I just feel bad when their bowl is full and it seems like he is looking for something else. Don't you wish they could talk?

COCO

PEBBLES

TRIXIE

txrosegirl · 12-29-2008, 06:05 PM

hehe my bentley is a porky yorkie!

i would love to free feed my kids but know i cannot with him...he is not fat (if anything i would love for him to gain about a quarter to half pound) but i feed more than double the amount i am supposed to per the manufacturer (wellness core which is a pretty good food) ... but he would eat a 20lb bag of food if i let him...withOUT chewing any of the pieces - just swallowing whole

i have to feed him piece at a time to get him to chew his food

buffy16938 · 12-29-2008, 06:40 PM

yes, I believe that sounds much better...a porky yorkie, lol. txrose, I am very happy to know that I am not the only one who couldn't free feed their dog, I think Sophie would eat any amount I put down. I don't mind her putting on weight if she needs it, I just worry because she was diagnosed with luxating patellas and I know the importance of her keeping a good weight to not make this condition worse.

12-28-2008, 02:29 PM	#1
buffy16938 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx, USA Posts: 68	Anyone else have a little piggy yorkie? My sophie will be 7 months old in about another week. I have never seen a dog love to eat so much before. She eats 3 times a day, usually 8:30, 12:30, and 5:30. I've been thinking about trying to go down to feeding her 2 times a day. At this age would that be okay? She is eating wellness for puppy and loves it, but I find she is always hungry, a good hour before she eats she is looking for her food. I have just noticed that she is putting on a bit of weight, it's not as easy to feel her ribs anymore...

12-28-2008, 02:52 PM	#2
chloesMama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :) Posts: 1,182	I'm not sure about a feeding schedule , I free feed right now and they seem to regulate themselves. I don't think its bad for a puppy to have a little weight at 7 months , but I am not sure...I'm sure others will answer that know more __________________ *Chloe & Sydney*

12-28-2008, 04:00 PM	#3
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	I would wait until around 1 year until you went down to 2 feedings. What you can do now is feed less during each serving to decrease the calorie intake but still make sure she doesn't get hungry. Does that make sense? __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

12-28-2008, 05:09 PM	#5
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Shelby & Seymour get fed 3x a day..... and the are 4 years old. (We are on a schedule and have been following it for a LONG time) They each get 1/8 cup at 5:30 AM, 1/4 cup at 4:00 pm, and 1/8 cup about 8:00 pm. It is funny, but they seem to know what time it is........ they are "asking" for their food when it gets close to feeding time. __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

12-28-2008, 07:01 PM	#7
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	The kibble may have mostly or all filler. Remember, they don't have to list what goes into the making of dog food. Sounds like they need something that is better and more nutritious. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

12-28-2008, 04:31 PM	#4
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	This is not a professional opinion, but I think it's fine for a puppy to be a little chubby. As she grows to her full size, she will most likely lean out. If she is still heavy as an adult, you can reduce her calorie intake.

12-28-2008, 06:24 PM	#6
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	My Coco is 18mo He will eat anytime anywhere. He is a true "piggy" yorkie He is not agressive. Everytime I go into the kitchen, there he is. He even watches me unload the dishwasher. I free feed my babies as Pebbie is 8mo. and Trix is 3mo. So the food is always there. He is always looking for something else. He nibbles on the kibble but I don't know. COCO PEBBLES TRIXIE

12-28-2008, 07:29 PM	#8
luckylady Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,114 Blog Entries: 6	Well if any of my yorkies could be described as a piggy yorkie, it would be Lucky. He is 4 years old and within the last year or so he became quite a bit over weight. At his last vet visit, she was concerned that his weight could be affecting his knees. She estimated him at being almost 2 lbs over weight. So for the last year, we changed him over to diet/lean dog food (only the amount reccomended on the package) and cut way back on doggie snacks; not that they got alot, but now they get even less. I am happy to say that he is losing weight (it takes a while) and we even notice that he plays more often and is more active now. As for your 7 month old...... feeding 3 X a day is fine as long as you are not over feeding on the amount of intake. Does she eat it really fast? I understand that if they eat fast, they will feel hungry more often. Lucky eats his food in mere seconds; that is something we still need to figure out.....how to s-l-o-w him down. __________________ Rose Lucky,Toby, Hannah,Camie, & Reggie Heartland Biewers and Yorkies

12-28-2008, 10:16 PM	#9
heatherlee143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 149	Ask your vet & see what they say. __________________ I loveyyyyy my Mia Amore & Giavanna Francesca. We found our new addition!! Giavanna Francesca born 9-11-2008 2 pounds at 13 weeks

12-29-2008, 12:04 AM	#10
buffy16938 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx, USA Posts: 68	Thank you everyone for your responses. I was just a bit worried, as she gets about 1/4 of a cup each time I feed her. She eats at a normal speed I believe, not too quickly. I use to feed her 4 times a day, but it is kind of hard to keep that schedule as a student. Thank you again for your help, I think I will try 3 times a day for a few more months, and if I think she is gaining too much weight, then I will decrease the amount a bit, or try to up the exercise.

12-29-2008, 06:27 AM	#12
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	By the way, I believe the proper term is "porky yorkie"!

12-29-2008, 01:29 PM	#13
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	I like Porkie Yorkie thats funny. I don't think Coco is overwieght he just has short legs which makes him look chubby. I feed them Health Extension Holistic little bits. They have been doing great with it. I just feel bad when their bowl is full and it seems like he is looking for something else. Don't you wish they could talk? COCO PEBBLES TRIXIE

12-29-2008, 06:05 PM	#14
txrosegirl owned by my monkeys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: far north dallas, texas Posts: 1,866	hehe my bentley is a porky yorkie! i would love to free feed my kids but know i cannot with him...he is not fat (if anything i would love for him to gain about a quarter to half pound) but i feed more than double the amount i am supposed to per the manufacturer (wellness core which is a pretty good food) ... but he would eat a 20lb bag of food if i let him...withOUT chewing any of the pieces - just swallowing whole i have to feed him piece at a time to get him to chew his food __________________ lyn ~ miss buffey, sir bentley and baby bree ~ RIP sweet gino - mommy will always love you please click to give FREE food - the animal rescue site

12-29-2008, 06:40 PM	#15
buffy16938 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx, USA Posts: 68	yes, I believe that sounds much better...a porky yorkie, lol. txrose, I am very happy to know that I am not the only one who couldn't free feed their dog, I think Sophie would eat any amount I put down. I don't mind her putting on weight if she needs it, I just worry because she was diagnosed with luxating patellas and I know the importance of her keeping a good weight to not make this condition worse.