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Myhre5 · 10-18-2008, 07:46 PM

Hello
I have two yorkie babies that are 8.5 mo and 9 mo.old. I was wondering how often you all feed your babies. I feed mine breakfast (dry food), lunch (dry food) and dinner (dry with a little wet mixed in) but is this too much? I don't want my guys to get chubby!
Thanks
Ollie and Coopers mom

IndianaGirl · 10-18-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Myhre5

Hello
I have two yorkie babies that are 8.5 mo and 9 mo.old. I was wondering how often you all feed your babies. I feed mine breakfast (dry food), lunch (dry food) and dinner (dry with a little wet mixed in) but is this too much? I don't want my guys to get chubby!
Thanks
Ollie and Coopers mom

I have a 2 year old boy yorkie and a 4 1/2 month old female maltese. I feed them 3x a day, plus I keep dry food out all day. I take away the food at 7pm sharp so there will be no accidents on my bed

shelby_rocks · 10-18-2008, 07:55 PM

i "free feed" my girl.... she eats when shes hungry i guess, lol.... she's 1 yr old and weighs a little under 5lbs so the "free feeding" isnt doing her any harm =] i think that as long as they are active there shouldnt be a problem.... thats my opinion.

Myhre5 · 10-18-2008, 07:58 PM

thanks all for the quick replys. I thought that I was doing ok, it is nice to have this forum to just make sure!

ajprez73 · 10-18-2008, 08:11 PM

I feed Bailey 3 times a day and leave food always available to her. She is active during the day so I have not seen any unnecessary weight gain.

emilyann · 10-18-2008, 08:40 PM

I free feed.

BLowry · 10-19-2008, 04:22 AM

I free feed also...but, in the morning (and sometimes at night) I will add a small amount of wet.

PrincessDiana · 10-20-2008, 07:01 PM

I'll be the odd one out..

Franklin and Maggie are 1 and 4 years old. I feed them 2-3 times a day, usually twice though. Breakfast and dinner.

Ellie May · 10-21-2008, 04:00 AM

Three

marcerella02 · 10-21-2008, 05:19 AM

Layla gets fed multiple times a day- very small meals (But she has a pancrease issue) however, I think that like people, this is the best way for dogs to eat too. She probably eats anywhere from 3-6 times a day- depending on her activity level for the day. But each time is just a very small little meal.

Mom to Hot Rod · 10-21-2008, 05:23 AM

I usually feed 2x day. Depending on how much they eat though, I may do a light meal either at lunch or nighttime. Hot Rod is 14 mo and Maggie is 6 mos.

bellasmomok · 10-21-2008, 05:27 AM

Every morning we measure out Bella's daily amount (1/2 c.) of food, and then we give her half in the morning and have in the evening. It's basically measured free feeding because she eats whenever she wants to. I like measuring it so that I can keep tabs on how much she has eaten. Also, I can't use a bowl because for some reason she hates it and won't eat out of it (she even eats MUCH less if it's on a plate), so I pour it out on her puppy placemat! If I put her entire day's allotment out, she would just be overwhelmed with how much food was there and not eat....she's a weird one!

fufufashions · 10-21-2008, 05:33 AM

There are 5 girls in my pack from 1 year to 7 years old. They eat in the morning (little bit of canned along with kibble) and then more kibble in the evening. At noon, they get baby carrots or a little bit of fruit or yogart.
Mine are all super healthy. Puppies should eat more often but not necessary more food. I would suggest dividing up the recommended serving into several smaller meals during the day.
Welcome to YT too!!

MARYEBARBER · 05-06-2009, 04:15 PM

Does anyone know of such an event? I would love to go to a fair for Yorkies.

yorkiepaws · 05-06-2009, 04:16 PM

I feed twice a day, breakfast and dinner with a little treat at lunchtime.

10-18-2008, 07:46 PM	#1
Myhre5 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA Posts: 39	How many times a day do you feed your yorkie Hello I have two yorkie babies that are 8.5 mo and 9 mo.old. I was wondering how often you all feed your babies. I feed mine breakfast (dry food), lunch (dry food) and dinner (dry with a little wet mixed in) but is this too much? I don't want my guys to get chubby! Thanks Ollie and Coopers mom

10-18-2008, 07:55 PM	#3
shelby_rocks Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Patterson,CA Posts: 168 Blog Entries: 2	i "free feed" my girl.... she eats when shes hungry i guess, lol.... she's 1 yr old and weighs a little under 5lbs so the "free feeding" isnt doing her any harm =] i think that as long as they are active there shouldnt be a problem.... thats my opinion. __________________ ~ Shelby & Me ~

10-18-2008, 08:11 PM	#5
ajprez73 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 252 Blog Entries: 3	I feed Bailey 3 times a day and leave food always available to her. She is active during the day so I have not seen any unnecessary weight gain. __________________ AdrianaMommy to Bailey

10-18-2008, 08:40 PM	#6
emilyann Lovin' My LilBug! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,513	I free feed. __________________ love my lillybug! rags and ribbons!

10-19-2008, 04:22 AM	#7
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I free feed also...but, in the morning (and sometimes at night) I will add a small amount of wet. __________________ Brenda

10-18-2008, 07:58 PM	#4
Myhre5 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA Posts: 39	thanks all for the quick replys. I thought that I was doing ok, it is nice to have this forum to just make sure!

10-20-2008, 07:01 PM	#8
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	I'll be the odd one out.. Franklin and Maggie are 1 and 4 years old. I feed them 2-3 times a day, usually twice though. Breakfast and dinner. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

10-21-2008, 04:00 AM	#9
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Three __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

10-21-2008, 05:19 AM	#10
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Layla gets fed multiple times a day- very small meals (But she has a pancrease issue) however, I think that like people, this is the best way for dogs to eat too. She probably eats anywhere from 3-6 times a day- depending on her activity level for the day. But each time is just a very small little meal. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

10-21-2008, 05:23 AM	#11
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I usually feed 2x day. Depending on how much they eat though, I may do a light meal either at lunch or nighttime. Hot Rod is 14 mo and Maggie is 6 mos. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

10-21-2008, 05:27 AM	#12
bellasmomok ♥ love my girls!! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OKC area Posts: 1,140 Blog Entries: 1	Every morning we measure out Bella's daily amount (1/2 c.) of food, and then we give her half in the morning and have in the evening. It's basically measured free feeding because she eats whenever she wants to. I like measuring it so that I can keep tabs on how much she has eaten. Also, I can't use a bowl because for some reason she hates it and won't eat out of it (she even eats MUCH less if it's on a plate), so I pour it out on her puppy placemat! If I put her entire day's allotment out, she would just be overwhelmed with how much food was there and not eat....she's a weird one!

10-21-2008, 05:33 AM	#13
fufufashions LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 3,978	There are 5 girls in my pack from 1 year to 7 years old. They eat in the morning (little bit of canned along with kibble) and then more kibble in the evening. At noon, they get baby carrots or a little bit of fruit or yogart. Mine are all super healthy. Puppies should eat more often but not necessary more food. I would suggest dividing up the recommended serving into several smaller meals during the day. Welcome to YT too!! __________________ Linda FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats2hearts2: FACEBOOK

05-06-2009, 04:15 PM	#14
MARYEBARBER Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Simi Valley, CA, USA Posts: 13	Yorkie Day in California? Does anyone know of such an event? I would love to go to a fair for Yorkies.

05-06-2009, 04:16 PM	#15
yorkiepaws Owned by "Lil Rat" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	I feed twice a day, breakfast and dinner with a little treat at lunchtime. __________________ Mommy to Himalaya and Kitty