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rxybabe17 · 09-18-2006, 08:47 AM

I got Summer spayed the other week and I got her stitches removed this past Sat. When I was in there one of the girls told me to be careful from now on because they tend to gain weight after they are spayed. Summer could gain a little weight she is a little thing. I just wonder how much I should be feeding her. Right now I just fed her what I think is enough and sometimes she doesn't eat it all. So my question is how much does everyone feed their small babies. Summer is only 3.5 pds and I don't mind her gaining weight I just don't want her to get overweight. Thanks

LuvMySissy · 09-18-2006, 08:53 AM

JMO, but if Summer doesn't eat much now - she will probably be okay in the future, too. Watch the treats more than anything. As far as the amount of food you feed, it depends on what food you are feeding her. The super premium foods only require a small amount.

I can't be much help here cause I cook for Sissy. But I can tell you she gets yogurt for breakfast (a heaping tablespoon), small pieces of fruit during the day and for dinner gets boiled chicken, brown rice and veggies (only about 1 heaping tablespoon) along with a small slice of Natural Balance meat roll (lamb & rice) cut into small pieces.

Sissy was 6 months old and 3 lbs 7 oz when spayed. She is now 13 months old and 4 lbs 5 oz.

rxybabe17 · 09-18-2006, 09:49 AM

She doesn't like to eat her food very much. Well at least lately I wrote that wrong in the post she use to eat a lot but now anymore unless its table food. She is almost 10 months old. Thank you for the response that gives me a idea.

chachi · 09-18-2006, 09:56 AM

Dont get into the habit of giving table food or she will hold out for that and not eat her dog food. They can also get pancreatus from eating to much table food

rxybabe17 · 09-18-2006, 11:11 AM

Oh no I don't give them table food. When anyone does I say something to them bc I know its really bad for them. So every now and then they get some but I don't usually allow it.

yorkieusa · 09-18-2006, 11:17 AM

I never really believed it was because they got spayed. I always figured it was because they are getting older and not as active as when they were puppies and going nonstop. Just keep her active all of her life and feed her well!

09-18-2006, 08:47 AM	#1
rxybabe17 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 524	Feeding Question I got Summer spayed the other week and I got her stitches removed this past Sat. When I was in there one of the girls told me to be careful from now on because they tend to gain weight after they are spayed. Summer could gain a little weight she is a little thing. I just wonder how much I should be feeding her. Right now I just fed her what I think is enough and sometimes she doesn't eat it all. So my question is how much does everyone feed their small babies. Summer is only 3.5 pds and I don't mind her gaining weight I just don't want her to get overweight. Thanks __________________ Kari Abigail Lola RIP my sweet sweet little Summer you are my little guardian angel

09-18-2006, 08:53 AM	#2
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	JMO, but if Summer doesn't eat much now - she will probably be okay in the future, too. Watch the treats more than anything. As far as the amount of food you feed, it depends on what food you are feeding her. The super premium foods only require a small amount. I can't be much help here cause I cook for Sissy. But I can tell you she gets yogurt for breakfast (a heaping tablespoon), small pieces of fruit during the day and for dinner gets boiled chicken, brown rice and veggies (only about 1 heaping tablespoon) along with a small slice of Natural Balance meat roll (lamb & rice) cut into small pieces. Sissy was 6 months old and 3 lbs 7 oz when spayed. She is now 13 months old and 4 lbs 5 oz. __________________ Sissy & Angel

09-18-2006, 09:49 AM	#3
rxybabe17 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 524	She doesn't like to eat her food very much. Well at least lately I wrote that wrong in the post she use to eat a lot but now anymore unless its table food. She is almost 10 months old. Thank you for the response that gives me a idea. __________________ Kari Abigail Lola RIP my sweet sweet little Summer you are my little guardian angel

09-18-2006, 09:56 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Dont get into the habit of giving table food or she will hold out for that and not eat her dog food. They can also get pancreatus from eating to much table food __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-18-2006, 11:11 AM	#5
rxybabe17 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 524	Oh no I don't give them table food. When anyone does I say something to them bc I know its really bad for them. So every now and then they get some but I don't usually allow it. __________________ Kari Abigail Lola RIP my sweet sweet little Summer you are my little guardian angel

09-18-2006, 11:17 AM	#6
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I never really believed it was because they got spayed. I always figured it was because they are getting older and not as active as when they were puppies and going nonstop. Just keep her active all of her life and feed her well! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel