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06-15-2010, 10:11 AM | #1 |
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| Yorkies Weight? I have a 3 year old that is 5 pounds. I know he is suspost to be little but I want him alittle fat. What should I feed him to give him some weight? He plays ball all day so he is running all the time.
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06-15-2010, 10:13 AM | #2 |
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| You shouldn't want him to be 'fat'. He needs to be the size his frame can hold. A picture would help determine if he is too skinny or not. But an overweight dog, especially a smaller dog where 1lb can add alot, is NOT healthy and I don't recommend it.
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06-15-2010, 10:22 AM | #3 |
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| Exactly you want him to be preportioned to his frame. Overweight can lead to all kinds of health problems
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06-15-2010, 10:31 AM | #4 |
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| I can feel his ribs and i dont like it. I got him from a guy who was moving and couldnt take him with him. I dont want him fat I just want some meat on him. Ill have to post pics later I dont have any on this computer.
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06-15-2010, 10:31 AM | #5 | |
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A small frame dog should NOT be fat!!! 5 lbs is probably a good weight for him unless the vet says he is too thin. Then That is a different story and maybe your wording is wrong but Fat dogs are not healthy dogs, being healthy is the most important thing
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06-15-2010, 10:36 AM | #6 |
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| You should be able to feel his ribs but not see them
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