7 pounds..almost 4 months. 1/2 cup food??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ovie · 05-18-2009, 07:44 PM

ovie is 7 pounds. and just about 4 months old...

we give him 1/4 in the morning adn then 1/4 at night
i know the package says between 1/2 to a cup for under 15 pounds.. but should i up it....?

I read that at 12 weeks u double there weight. .
so he was 6.4 pounds then.. so he will b 13 poundsss......?????

Britster · 05-18-2009, 07:46 PM

Probably around there!

Jackson weighed 6 pounds at his 12 week appt. and is now 7 months old and weights nearly 14lbs.

ovie · 05-18-2009, 07:51 PM

Hmmm. i love him to death no matter what his weight
the funny think is the breeder we bought him from told us he would b 5 to 6 pounds max....

i think she lied. ahaha

Britster · 05-18-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ovie

Hmmm. i love him to death no matter what his weight
the funny think is the breeder we bought him from told us he would b 5 to 6 pounds max....

i think she lied. ahaha

Lol, she either lied or he's just a bigger boy! Jackson's parents were apparently 7 and 8 pounds but I never met his parents. I think what happened was yorkies USED to be bred to be larger a while back so I think there's some yorkies that still carry that gene.

Personally -- I prefer Jackson's size over a small one. He still seems small to me and I can't imagine him any smaller. He's a great size really. You don't have to worry so much about him getting hurt, he can rough house with kids and other dogs easily, he can jump on and off couches and beds without getting hurt, etc. I really just prefer the larger ones. The thing is he is still a SMALL dog ya know?

JenniLeigh · 05-18-2009, 08:38 PM

Honestly,

I'd be at complete ease knowing my Kaia was a bigger girl. She's a little over 16 weeks now, and still weighs just a little less than 2 lbs. I feed her twice throughout the day (I boil chicken - mix in crumbled kibble and wet food (both kibble and wet Innova Puppy) as well as leave kibble out for her to snack. She's definitely an eater!

I'm totally paranoid with her size. While I've always been raised around toy breeds, because Kaia is still a strong hearted energetic little thing. I just worry about immunizations, any possible surgery complications, etc, particularly because she's so petite.

FlDebra · 05-18-2009, 09:45 PM

Personally I believe in free feeding. I think especially when they are puppies, having food always available is the way to go. I have never had any get overweight doing this and I have also never had one exhibit any hypoglycemic symptoms. I think by having food always available they learn to eat only when they are hungry, they eat smaller amounts at one time, they do not feel the need to compete over the food if you have more than one, they do not rush their food which can lead to choking, and I do not worry that they might go hungry if I am a little late on errands.

If you have one that is underweight, then sometimes it is important to know exactly how much they are taking in, so free feeding might not be possible. But for the most part, I think free feeding is the best.

elocin2007 · 05-18-2009, 11:08 PM

[QUOTE=FlDebra;2628142]Personally I believe in free feeding. I think especially when they are puppies, having food always available is the way to go. I have never had any get overweight doing this.....

i always leave ms. pekas food out because 9 times out of 10, she wont eat unless im eating. its actually quite cute, because if im at the dinner table, she wants to be eating too, but right next to us, so we get her dish and let her eat. she doesn't eat when im not home for some reason. she may have gotten a little bigger since ive gotten her, but not too much in the past year. and she is certainly not overweight by any means at all!! maybe 4 lbs max! lol

bildio · 05-19-2009, 02:44 AM

My concern with free feeding is that dry food typically swells when moisture is added. For example, pup/dog eats dry food (enough to feel full), then drinks water (food swells). This could result in a swollen tummy. I haven't heard any comments on this, so I guess it's a non-issue.

I did free feed Squirt, & never had a problem. I didn't free feed Gus, because he was overweight. Gus looks like he could eat non-stop. One day I'll experiment & see when he stops eating, but the swelling of the food is a concern.

kezza · 05-19-2009, 03:24 AM

Pixie has a small bowl of kibble left down all the time and she will pick at this when she feels like it...she then has her canned meat in the evening...seems to work for us but then she's a 'tiny'...luckily she's always had a pretty good apetite!

yorkie mad · 05-19-2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bildio

My concern with free feeding is that dry food typically swells when moisture is added. For example, pup/dog eats dry food (enough to feel full), then drinks water (food swells). This could result in a swollen tummy. I haven't heard any comments on this, so I guess it's a non-issue.

I did free feed Squirt, & never had a problem. I didn't free feed Gus, because he was overweight. Gus looks like he could eat non-stop. One day I'll experiment & see when he stops eating, but the swelling of the food is a concern.

Im not overkeen about free feeding either. I fed Tia 4 x a day in the begining and they let you know when you need to drop a feed when they don't eat it. Also I liked to know exactly how much she is eating ,with free feeding you never know. Potty training is prob easier when the meals are regular too

You should go by your baby , I don't think yorkies are greedy dogs, so let your pup guide you.

Britster · 05-19-2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FlDebra

Personally I believe in free feeding. I think especially when they are puppies, having food always available is the way to go. I have never had any get overweight doing this and I have also never had one exhibit any hypoglycemic symptoms. I think by having food always available they learn to eat only when they are hungry, they eat smaller amounts at one time, they do not feel the need to compete over the food if you have more than one, they do not rush their food which can lead to choking, and I do not worry that they might go hungry if I am a little late on errands.

If you have one that is underweight, then sometimes it is important to know exactly how much they are taking in, so free feeding might not be possible. But for the most part, I think free feeding is the best.

I agree.

roxies_mom · 05-19-2009, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlDebra

Personally I believe in free feeding. I think especially when they are puppies, having food always available is the way to go. I have never had any get overweight doing this and I have also never had one exhibit any hypoglycemic symptoms. I think by having food always available they learn to eat only when they are hungry, they eat smaller amounts at one time, they do not feel the need to compete over the food if you have more than one, they do not rush their food which can lead to choking, and I do not worry that they might go hungry if I am a little late on errands.

If you have one that is underweight, then sometimes it is important to know exactly how much they are taking in, so free feeding might not be possible. But for the most part, I think free feeding is the best.

This has always worked well for me too. Roxie grazes and only eats a few pieces at a time here and there. I've never had an overweight dog. On the other hand I have a very fat cat who's like Garfield and will eat anything!

hugz4all4 · 05-19-2009, 05:56 AM

Tucker came from parents that were 4 pounds, he was 5 pounds at 4 months old..lol.. I honestly didnt think that he would get to much bigger because his body size is so small, well I wieghed him the other day and I was shocked to find out that he was almost 9 pounds!! He isnt fat by any means, just solid as a rock.He is sooo short and cobby that Im afraid that he will have issues down the road with his hips and stuff. He is almost 8 months old so he is still considered a puppy and I have honestly thought about cutting back on his food but he still on a occasion throws up in the morning because his tummy is empty

. So I still need to continue to free feed. He doesnt eat a ton, him and my toy poodle share 1 cup a food a day and most of the time there is food still in thier bowl at the end of the day. I also give them a teaspoon or two of wet food at night as a treat. So should I worry about his size or is this the size he was meant to be???
Im sorry OP that i highjacked your thread..

KIMypooo · 05-19-2009, 06:23 AM

I feed Miso a quarter of soft canned food for breakfast and I leave out kibbles all day, in case he is hungry. And he gets treats here and there. When he first came to live with me, he felt the need to eat everything at one sitting, but now he knows his food will always be there. I don't have to worry when I go out, if he's hungry or not.

al_mc · 05-19-2009, 07:26 AM

Teddy is 8 years old and 10.6 lbs and he gets about 1 cup total divided between 2 feedings. I think you're on track since we all have to count in all the snacks/treats we give our sweeties too. I don't worry unless I start to feel my boys ribs more than I do now. As long as the vet says they are at a good weight you're fine.

05-18-2009, 07:44 PM	#1
ovie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: medicine hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 15	7 pounds..almost 4 months. 1/2 cup food??? ovie is 7 pounds. and just about 4 months old... we give him 1/4 in the morning adn then 1/4 at night i know the package says between 1/2 to a cup for under 15 pounds.. but should i up it....? I read that at 12 weeks u double there weight. . so he was 6.4 pounds then.. so he will b 13 poundsss......?????

05-18-2009, 07:46 PM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Probably around there! Jackson weighed 6 pounds at his 12 week appt. and is now 7 months old and weights nearly 14lbs. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

05-18-2009, 09:45 PM	#6
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Personally I believe in free feeding. I think especially when they are puppies, having food always available is the way to go. I have never had any get overweight doing this and I have also never had one exhibit any hypoglycemic symptoms. I think by having food always available they learn to eat only when they are hungry, they eat smaller amounts at one time, they do not feel the need to compete over the food if you have more than one, they do not rush their food which can lead to choking, and I do not worry that they might go hungry if I am a little late on errands. If you have one that is underweight, then sometimes it is important to know exactly how much they are taking in, so free feeding might not be possible. But for the most part, I think free feeding is the best. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

05-19-2009, 02:44 AM	#8
bildio Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 1,536	Free Feeding Concern My concern with free feeding is that dry food typically swells when moisture is added. For example, pup/dog eats dry food (enough to feel full), then drinks water (food swells). This could result in a swollen tummy. I haven't heard any comments on this, so I guess it's a non-issue. I did free feed Squirt, & never had a problem. I didn't free feed Gus, because he was overweight. Gus looks like he could eat non-stop. One day I'll experiment & see when he stops eating, but the swelling of the food is a concern. __________________ *Niko (3 yrs) Gus (5 yrs)* *Squirt (17 yrs - RIP)* Last edited by bildio; 05-19-2009 at 02:48 AM.

05-19-2009, 03:24 AM	#9
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	Pixie has a small bowl of kibble left down all the time and she will pick at this when she feels like it...she then has her canned meat in the evening...seems to work for us but then she's a 'tiny'...luckily she's always had a pretty good apetite! __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

05-18-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
ovie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: medicine hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 15	Hmmm. i love him to death no matter what his weight the funny think is the breeder we bought him from told us he would b 5 to 6 pounds max.... i think she lied. ahaha

05-18-2009, 08:38 PM	#5
JenniLeigh Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 101	Honestly, I'd be at complete ease knowing my Kaia was a bigger girl. She's a little over 16 weeks now, and still weighs just a little less than 2 lbs. I feed her twice throughout the day (I boil chicken - mix in crumbled kibble and wet food (both kibble and wet Innova Puppy) as well as leave kibble out for her to snack. She's definitely an eater! I'm totally paranoid with her size. While I've always been raised around toy breeds, because Kaia is still a strong hearted energetic little thing. I just worry about immunizations, any possible surgery complications, etc, particularly because she's so petite.

05-18-2009, 11:08 PM	#7
elocin2007 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chattanooga,Tn Posts: 12	[QUOTE=FlDebra;2628142]Personally I believe in free feeding. I think especially when they are puppies, having food always available is the way to go. I have never had any get overweight doing this..... i always leave ms. pekas food out because 9 times out of 10, she wont eat unless im eating. its actually quite cute, because if im at the dinner table, she wants to be eating too, but right next to us, so we get her dish and let her eat. she doesn't eat when im not home for some reason. she may have gotten a little bigger since ive gotten her, but not too much in the past year. and she is certainly not overweight by any means at all!! maybe 4 lbs max! lol

05-19-2009, 05:56 AM	#13
hugz4all4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 1	Tucker came from parents that were 4 pounds, he was 5 pounds at 4 months old..lol.. I honestly didnt think that he would get to much bigger because his body size is so small, well I wieghed him the other day and I was shocked to find out that he was almost 9 pounds!! He isnt fat by any means, just solid as a rock.He is sooo short and cobby that Im afraid that he will have issues down the road with his hips and stuff. He is almost 8 months old so he is still considered a puppy and I have honestly thought about cutting back on his food but he still on a occasion throws up in the morning because his tummy is empty . So I still need to continue to free feed. He doesnt eat a ton, him and my toy poodle share 1 cup a food a day and most of the time there is food still in thier bowl at the end of the day. I also give them a teaspoon or two of wet food at night as a treat. So should I worry about his size or is this the size he was meant to be??? Im sorry OP that i highjacked your thread.. __________________ Love all 9 of my furrbutts!

05-19-2009, 06:23 AM	#14
KIMypooo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new york Posts: 45	I feed Miso a quarter of soft canned food for breakfast and I leave out kibbles all day, in case he is hungry. And he gets treats here and there. When he first came to live with me, he felt the need to eat everything at one sitting, but now he knows his food will always be there. I don't have to worry when I go out, if he's hungry or not.

05-19-2009, 07:26 AM	#15
al_mc Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: KY Posts: 34	Teddy is 8 years old and 10.6 lbs and he gets about 1 cup total divided between 2 feedings. I think you're on track since we all have to count in all the snacks/treats we give our sweeties too. I don't worry unless I start to feel my boys ribs more than I do now. As long as the vet says they are at a good weight you're fine.