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HallTx1203 · 10-23-2007, 11:37 AM

I have a couple questions.

1) At what age, would you classify a Yorkie as a senior?

2) What would you recommend for an approx 6 yr old to eat if they have lost all/almost all of their teeth?

TIA

LullaBelle · 10-23-2007, 11:39 AM

I donno but I would try asking your vet they may have an idea or two!
Good luck!

Ellie May · 10-23-2007, 11:41 AM

Dogs are usually considered senior at seven years but since Yorkies live longer that could be pushed to nine or ten from what I've heard.

I wouldn't feed kibble at all if that is the case. How about canned?

oopsmyhalofello · 10-23-2007, 12:18 PM

I don't know about what age is senior, I think even amoung each breed different dogs "age" at different rates. I think that is better determined by the general health and attitude of each individual dog.

As far as the feeding, I was just reading about dog's with no teeth earlier and they suggested to feed softened hard food or canned food.

HallTx1203 · 10-23-2007, 02:14 PM

THanks for your suggestions...I figure I have some reading to do...

10-23-2007, 11:37 AM	#1
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 1,867	A Couple Questions? I have a couple questions. 1) At what age, would you classify a Yorkie as a senior? 2) What would you recommend for an approx 6 yr old to eat if they have lost all/almost all of their teeth? TIA __________________ Joyce and Shelby

10-23-2007, 11:39 AM	#2
LullaBelle YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ME Posts: 275 Blog Entries: 1	I donno but I would try asking your vet they may have an idea or two! Good luck! __________________ LullaBelle's Mommy I love my Coastiewww.dogster.com/?410337

10-23-2007, 11:41 AM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Dogs are usually considered senior at seven years but since Yorkies live longer that could be pushed to nine or ten from what I've heard. I wouldn't feed kibble at all if that is the case. How about canned? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

10-23-2007, 12:18 PM	#4
oopsmyhalofello Just Pawz Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 1,827	I don't know about what age is senior, I think even amoung each breed different dogs "age" at different rates. I think that is better determined by the general health and attitude of each individual dog. As far as the feeding, I was just reading about dog's with no teeth earlier and they suggested to feed softened hard food or canned food. __________________

10-23-2007, 02:14 PM	#5
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CENTRAL TEXAS Posts: 1,867	THanks for your suggestions...I figure I have some reading to do... __________________ Joyce and Shelby