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Jessbell · 01-18-2009, 11:38 AM

I have two dogs, a Yorkie, Maisie, and a Chihuahua, Ellie. I feed them both at the same time twice a day and I am a little concerned at the pace that they eat their food. They just seem to gobble it up in no time at all, I swear they dont even chew! lol I feed them Nutro Choice Mini, a complete dry food, and I was wondering if maybe feeding them a larger size food might slow them down a bit? What d'you guys think?

Jess

chachi · 01-18-2009, 11:41 AM

Put a golf ball in the food bowl. they will slow down trying to eat around it

Ashley V · 01-18-2009, 12:00 PM

You could feed a bigger sized kibble. I feed Nature's Recipe and their kibble is nice sized... not tiny like these small bites ones.

Also, you said you are feeding Nutro. I would be weary of them and consider changing your food choice. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-s-yorkie.html

Yorkiekids · 01-18-2009, 01:45 PM

I'd try the golf ball. It sounds like a good idea.

Rockdiva · 01-18-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessbell

I have two dogs, a Yorkie, Maisie, and a Chihuahua, Ellie. I feed them both at the same time twice a day and I am a little concerned at the pace that they eat their food. They just seem to gobble it up in no time at all, I swear they dont even chew! lol I feed them Nutro Choice Mini, a complete dry food, and I was wondering if maybe feeding them a larger size food might slow them down a bit? What d'you guys think?

Jess

They make bowls for this. They have little nubs in the bowls that causes them to have to slow down while they are eating.

xoxodoglover89 · 01-18-2009, 04:29 PM

I suppose you could try a larger kibble or maybe the golf ball technique. I'm not really sure myself since I've never expierenced this problem and I've fed the small bites since my dog was a puppy. Keep us posted if you try the golf ball technique! I'm curious as to whether that works or not, or even if you give them bigger kibble.

k9trainer · 01-18-2009, 05:40 PM

I would take a baking sheet and spread the food out on it. that way its harder to get and they wont eat it so fast

.. I had to do that with chloe when she was younger. She came from a home that almost startved her to death and she had food issues. She would gobble it up even after she had gained her weight back. 5 years later and she still has issues regarding food.

k9trainer · 01-18-2009, 05:43 PM

Or you could put there food in a kong and they would work to get it out (of course with small kibble it wouldnt be too hard for them so they would get frustrated)| It would be good mental stimulation and good for them not gobbling it up.

Wylie's Mom · 01-19-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Put a golf ball in the food bowl. they will slow down trying to eat around it

Wow. That's rather brilliant.

01-18-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
Jessbell YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dartmoor, Devon, UK Posts: 468	That cant be good for her... I have two dogs, a Yorkie, Maisie, and a Chihuahua, Ellie. I feed them both at the same time twice a day and I am a little concerned at the pace that they eat their food. They just seem to gobble it up in no time at all, I swear they dont even chew! lol I feed them Nutro Choice Mini, a complete dry food, and I was wondering if maybe feeding them a larger size food might slow them down a bit? What d'you guys think? Jess

01-18-2009, 11:41 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Put a golf ball in the food bowl. they will slow down trying to eat around it __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-18-2009, 12:00 PM	#3
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	You could feed a bigger sized kibble. I feed Nature's Recipe and their kibble is nice sized... not tiny like these small bites ones. Also, you said you are feeding Nutro. I would be weary of them and consider changing your food choice. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-s-yorkie.html __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

01-18-2009, 01:45 PM	#4
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I'd try the golf ball. It sounds like a good idea. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

01-18-2009, 05:40 PM	#7
k9trainer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 116	I would take a baking sheet and spread the food out on it. that way its harder to get and they wont eat it so fast.. I had to do that with chloe when she was younger. She came from a home that almost startved her to death and she had food issues. She would gobble it up even after she had gained her weight back. 5 years later and she still has issues regarding food.

01-18-2009, 04:29 PM	#6
xoxodoglover89 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 747	I suppose you could try a larger kibble or maybe the golf ball technique. I'm not really sure myself since I've never expierenced this problem and I've fed the small bites since my dog was a puppy. Keep us posted if you try the golf ball technique! I'm curious as to whether that works or not, or even if you give them bigger kibble.

01-18-2009, 05:43 PM	#8
k9trainer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 116	Or you could put there food in a kong and they would work to get it out (of course with small kibble it wouldnt be too hard for them so they would get frustrated)\| It would be good mental stimulation and good for them not gobbling it up.