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toby120 · 06-07-2009, 01:07 PM

Can someone help me, my 4 month old Yorkie wont eat his food I hate to have to change his diet yet again I know is bad for him I have him on WELLNESS for puppies -science diet before . He would eat the first few days but then refuse it-on CHAT forum someone suggested to give him rice & boiled chicken breast I don't want to give him human food.What to do should I.HELP!!!!

Britster · 06-07-2009, 03:12 PM

Yorkies tend to be picky eaters

With Jackson, I mixed the dry food in with the kibble. But you gotta mix it real good or else he will eat around the kibble and just get the wet food... lol, so I literally got every piece of kibble with some wet food on it.

babybalouga · 06-08-2009, 03:57 AM

I have been mixing Charley dry food with a little wet too... And she is on wellness small breed dry and LOVES the duck, sweet potatoes canned.. So mixing it has worked for me. I would like to know HOW BAD this is tho for the future?!

I just mixed her food this AM and she ATE IT ALL! She was not eating either and well, I am just happy she is eating right now!

Good Luck!
Michelle

AceNJacks Mom · 06-08-2009, 12:34 PM

I have a very picky 6 yr old Yorkie. I've been told it is best to feed smaller dogs every 12 hours, so Ace eats at 6am & 6pm regularly. He is 5lb and I feed him 1/2 a container of wet Cesar twice a day. I know there is some debate on wet food so I also see that dry food is ALWAYS available for him. You might try plain baked chicken breast and plain white rice to supplement your dog during a spurt of not eating. Another option to try is plain non-fat yogurt either alone or mixed in food. The acidophilus bacteria is great for their little digestive tracts! Good Luck as I think all Yorkie owners have dealt with this problem!!

jeanm1963 · 06-08-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AceNJacks Mom

I have a very picky 6 yr old Yorkie. I've been told it is best to feed smaller dogs every 12 hours, so Ace eats at 6am & 6pm regularly. He is 5lb and I feed him 1/2 a container of wet Cesar twice a day. I know there is some debate on wet food so I also see that dry food is ALWAYS available for him. You might try plain baked chicken breast and plain white rice to supplement your dog during a spurt of not eating. Another option to try is plain non-fat yogurt either alone or mixed in food. The acidophilus bacteria is great for their little digestive tracts! Good Luck as I think all Yorkie owners have dealt with this problem!!

Cesars is a bad quality, instead you might try adding alittle parmisian cheese to his food , just sprinkle it on , or egg white, or cottage cheese or all natural yogurt... I know those are human food but it does the trick... I use parmisian cheese it works like a charm.

AceNJacks Mom · 06-08-2009, 01:14 PM

Is parmasean cheese safe for dogs? Hmm...I would have never thought of that! I do use yogurt and that can be hit or miss with him. So do you but the parm on dry kibble? May I ask the size of your Yorkiem b/c my little guy is MUCH pickier than my big guy! Thanks

06-07-2009, 01:07 PM	#1
toby120 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yonkers,NY Posts: 2 Blog Entries: 1	Picky eater help!!!! Can someone help me, my 4 month old Yorkie wont eat his food I hate to have to change his diet yet again I know is bad for him I have him on WELLNESS for puppies -science diet before . He would eat the first few days but then refuse it-on CHAT forum someone suggested to give him rice & boiled chicken breast I don't want to give him human food.What to do should I.HELP!!!!

06-07-2009, 03:12 PM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Yorkies tend to be picky eaters With Jackson, I mixed the dry food in with the kibble. But you gotta mix it real good or else he will eat around the kibble and just get the wet food... lol, so I literally got every piece of kibble with some wet food on it. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

06-08-2009, 03:57 AM	#3
babybalouga Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2009 Location: sudbury, ontario, canada Posts: 36	I have been mixing Charley dry food with a little wet too... And she is on wellness small breed dry and LOVES the duck, sweet potatoes canned.. So mixing it has worked for me. I would like to know HOW BAD this is tho for the future?! I just mixed her food this AM and she ATE IT ALL! She was not eating either and well, I am just happy she is eating right now! Good Luck! Michelle

06-08-2009, 12:34 PM	#4
AceNJacks Mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yorkville, IL USA Posts: 4	I have a very picky 6 yr old Yorkie. I've been told it is best to feed smaller dogs every 12 hours, so Ace eats at 6am & 6pm regularly. He is 5lb and I feed him 1/2 a container of wet Cesar twice a day. I know there is some debate on wet food so I also see that dry food is ALWAYS available for him. You might try plain baked chicken breast and plain white rice to supplement your dog during a spurt of not eating. Another option to try is plain non-fat yogurt either alone or mixed in food. The acidophilus bacteria is great for their little digestive tracts! Good Luck as I think all Yorkie owners have dealt with this problem!!

06-08-2009, 01:14 PM	#6
AceNJacks Mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yorkville, IL USA Posts: 4	Is parmasean cheese safe for dogs? Hmm...I would have never thought of that! I do use yogurt and that can be hit or miss with him. So do you but the parm on dry kibble? May I ask the size of your Yorkiem b/c my little guy is MUCH pickier than my big guy! Thanks