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06-05-2009, 05:52 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere USA
Posts: 35
| NV raw diet questions Hi :-) I am in the process of getting both of my yorkies on the NV raw diet. I'm trying to determine the best type to buy; patties or medallions. I also am not exactly sure about how much to feed. I have been giving my 8 pound adult 1/4 of a patty 2Xs per day(4 oz) and my 5 month old puppy the same (she is 3 pounds) According to NV website the pup should get 3.3 oz and my adult 3.2. Does this sound right? So they actually are getting 4 oz each per day. Is is better to estimate up in oz? When are yorkies considered adult because the feeding amount changes for the puppy to 2 oz then. I hope this makes sense. Thanks for any advice with this. |
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06-05-2009, 06:44 PM | #2 |
♥ My Precious One ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wa.
Posts: 729
| Bella is on NW raw and we get her the medallions. She is 3 lbs 4 oz and eats 3.5 to 3.75 a day (right now). I do think when they go through growth spurts they seem to be hungrier and in that case we would up it a bit. We also add a vegetable or piece of fruit for a snack.
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06-06-2009, 09:53 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: brooklyn, ny, USA
Posts: 20
| i feed raw to my maltese i use the medallions right now hes about 3lbs and going on 4months old i give him 3 a day but i also leave the kibble out for my puggle and he also makes his way there and has a few too |
06-07-2009, 06:12 PM | #4 |
Snick&Viv= BFF Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,755
| Hmmmm...seems like you all feed more than I do. Snickers is 3.3lbs and he eats 2 medallions a day, so 2 ounces.
__________________ -Vivian Mommy to my cuddlebug baby boys-Snickers & Reesie |
06-07-2009, 06:26 PM | #5 |
♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA
Posts: 4,814
| Mine were only getting 1.3 and 1.6 a day plus their kibble in the evening but they were gaining wt. I haven't figured out what is a good amount yet. I just give them every once in a while now until I decide what to do.
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06-07-2009, 06:50 PM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan
Posts: 747
| Right now, I'm only giving Sasha 2 medallions plus 1/4 cup of kibble. It seems to be the perfect amount for her right now as she normally doesn't eat much anyways. She's about 8lbs. |
06-07-2009, 07:36 PM | #7 |
Owned by "Lil Rat" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,067
| Laya is 8.5 lbs and I am giving her 3 medallions a day. She gets a couple of treats or green beans also. She was up to almost 10 lbs, but since putting her on the raw diet she has slimmed down nicely.
__________________ Mommy to Himalaya and Kitty |
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