Anyone with very small yorkie

[shoplady36]

She is 12 weeks and weighs 1.2 lbs I have her on pro pac and yes I know some say it is not good food but my vet says it is ok she also gets soft food 2 times a day Pedigree

[yoshimax]

I have 2 yorkies. And my baby is 14 months now and weighs around 3.45 lbs. He is feisty, strong and beats up his big brother who is twice his size. He was not as healthy when we first got him, but he is fine now. He still has problems when we change his food. But he eats more and is very active.

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[kaknight]

Originally Posted by shoplady36

She is 12 weeks and weighs 1.2 lbs I have her on pro pac and yes I know some say it is not good food but my vet says it is ok she also gets soft food 2 times a day Pedigree

I am not an expert... maybe more experienced yorkie owners can chime in but I dont think 1.2 pounds is terribly small for 12 weeks old. She has plenty of time to grow

Secondly, I dont know much about pro pac but I am sure pedigree is not the best soft food you could be feeding her... maybe look into something for more nutritional value. I know Blue Buffalo makes a canned food.... and there are other great brands out there too. I don't feed soft/wet food so really can't recommend any.

Best Wishes with your little one

[shoplady36]

Thanks, I will look into better food. I only feed the soft twice a day and dry in front of her all the time. The nutritional value is why I asked my vet what I should feed her and was told I was doing good but would rather feed whatever is better for her. Thanks again.

[shoplady36]

Update on dog food. I am trying the Artemis Fresh Mix for puppies. She loves it and it rates 5 on the better dog food chart. That makes me happy. Going to taper off on the wet food also. Thanks to everyone who replied.

[SassyAnn101]

My Tenci and Chip are both two years old and right at 3 lbs.
They both are slighty Chunky Monkeys, but Chip has lost some (lol).
When I first got Tenci at 6 months she weighted 1 lb. My vet told me
to be ready for anything, but she has been healthy so far. Chip came to
me at 10 months old and he weighted 2 lbs, he has been fine too except for Pancreatitis which I believe came on due to the food he was eating and the fact that he was over weight. When I got Trouble at 13 weeks he only weighted 1.9 lbs, and he weighs around 6-7 lbs now. Tenci has thinner hair, but it is very silky, Chip has a coat to die for! It is so thick, straight, and never gets tangled. Good luck with your baby.