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stl · 01-05-2012, 02:20 AM

It's been a long time since I posted here. I was so so busy, but I really want yorkietalk suggestions on this. About a month ago we went away and left Teddy (then 8 months old) with our friend. It was the best decision ever. She took such a good care of him, he was so spoiled during his time there. He had meal three times a day (homecooked chicken with vegetables), then he ate kibbles as snacks before going to bed. Needless to say he was all chubby and happy when we picked him up.

Now back in our household, he refuses to eat kibbles. I tried adding chicken, which he eats, but most of the time he is refusing to eat anything. It comes to the point we have to run around trying to feed him. I'd really like to hear if you'd experienced something like this? and if so, what do we do to get him to eat? He's such a picky eater!!

kjc · 01-05-2012, 02:51 AM

I would try blenderizing chicken and vegetables, like your friend was feeding him, and put some over the kibble in decreasing amounts untill he's weened off c& v completely. The blender will make it too small for him to pick out.

stl · 01-06-2012, 12:03 AM

Thanks for the suggestion. I will have to try that over the weekend. Right now we have to feed him by hand, one kibble + some chicken on top to disguse the kibble. Needless to say, we spent lots of time feeding him.

kjc · 01-06-2012, 02:29 AM

Maybe he prefers softer food... you could try wetting the kibble (soaking in boiled water till warm or cool), or he may be having a tooth problem.

01-05-2012, 02:20 AM	#1
stl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Asia Posts: 214	Picky eater It's been a long time since I posted here. I was so so busy, but I really want yorkietalk suggestions on this. About a month ago we went away and left Teddy (then 8 months old) with our friend. It was the best decision ever. She took such a good care of him, he was so spoiled during his time there. He had meal three times a day (homecooked chicken with vegetables), then he ate kibbles as snacks before going to bed. Needless to say he was all chubby and happy when we picked him up. Now back in our household, he refuses to eat kibbles. I tried adding chicken, which he eats, but most of the time he is refusing to eat anything. It comes to the point we have to run around trying to feed him. I'd really like to hear if you'd experienced something like this? and if so, what do we do to get him to eat? He's such a picky eater!!

01-05-2012, 02:51 AM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I would try blenderizing chicken and vegetables, like your friend was feeding him, and put some over the kibble in decreasing amounts untill he's weened off c& v completely. The blender will make it too small for him to pick out. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

01-06-2012, 02:29 AM	#4
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Maybe he prefers softer food... you could try wetting the kibble (soaking in boiled water till warm or cool), or he may be having a tooth problem. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

01-06-2012, 12:03 AM	#3
stl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Asia Posts: 214	Thanks for the suggestion. I will have to try that over the weekend. Right now we have to feed him by hand, one kibble + some chicken on top to disguse the kibble. Needless to say, we spent lots of time feeding him.