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10-21-2012, 06:24 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville, TN
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| Need Help I adopted a Chorkie and he has NO teeth. The vet thinks he is between 13 and 15 since he was found on the side of the road they are not really sure. What can I feed him. He obviously had been toothless for a while because he can eat small kibble, but it takes him so long that I mix it with softer food. He likes moist and meaty too, but it gums up in his mouth with he eats it plus I don't like feeding him that cheap food. (this is what he was getting at the shelter). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Edited to add: I realized it looked funny that I had never posted but have been a member since 2009. I have never owned a Yorkie, but my mom always has and I joined just to read and get suggestions for her when she had questions. She didn't have a computer at the time. Last edited by countrycritter; 10-21-2012 at 06:26 AM. Reason: to add info |
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10-21-2012, 10:02 AM | #2 |
Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal
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| I have no experience w/a dog w/no teeth, but I would think you can wet the kibble & give it to him soft. Canned food is actually better than kibble, it has more moisture & is nutrient dense. You're right that the 'cheap' canned might not be the best, there are a lot of good ones. Make sure you don't restrict his protein, seniors need to keep their muscle mass from deteriorating, so they don't necessarily need 'senior' food. ASPCA | Feeding Older Dogs Avoid "senior" diets that have reduced levels of protein. Studies have shown that the protein requirement for older dogs does not decrease with age, and that protein levels do not contribute to the development or progression of renal failure. It is important to feed older dogs diets that contain optimum levels of highly digestible protein to help maintain good muscle mass.
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10-21-2012, 10:10 AM | #3 |
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| If you haven't, I would have him vet-checked and let the vet test for any medical problems he might have at this age before recommending anything specific to eat. A Yorkie that old could be diabetic or have a medical condition that you might need to know before you start him on a specific food of any kind. If you want you can soak kibble in boiling water until very soft and mushy, cool it sufficiently and see if he can't just lick it up and bite it some with his gums. Good luck with your "young" man!
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10-21-2012, 11:58 AM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville, TN
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| Thanks guys, I tried soaking his kibble when I first got him and he wouldn't eat but I have bought a different brand so I will try it again. I may just switch to can. I have been to the vet. We are okay as far as diabetes. |
10-21-2012, 12:42 PM | #5 |
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| I put kibble in the blender for my senior... and mix it with canned. He prefers or eats better if the food is the consistency of baby food. Purina Moist and Meaty contains ethoxyquin, a toxic preservative.
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10-21-2012, 01:03 PM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville, TN
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| Out with the moist and meaty then, going to Petsmart right now to pick up some can food and going to try the mixing the kibble and can in the blender. Thank you! |
10-22-2012, 06:00 AM | #8 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville, TN
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| Went to Petsmart and got the wet food to mix with the kibble. He loved it. After about an hour though the little runt started staring at where I keep his dry food and occasionally letting out a little yelp. He had kibble in a bowl so I know he was wanting the Moist and Meaty. Guess I am going to have to wean him off of it. Ugh! I hate cheap dog food. |
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