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MiloMummy11 · 07-31-2013, 08:40 PM

Ok so my mom has my dog I got as a teen. He's a maltese and has allergies and what not. My mom started cooking for him years ago and he hasn't had issues with allergies since. I've always said I would cook for my dog if I ever got another dog. So now that I have little Milo I would love to cook for him but should I wait until he is older? He's still VERY VERY tiny and younger than I thought when we got him last week (told almost 10 and is actually 7weeks). I just don't want to do anything harmful to him. Thanks!

MikaTallulah · 07-31-2013, 08:52 PM

I would feed a solid puppy food for now. He has had enough change in his life without risking upsetting his belly right now.

MiloMummy11 · 07-31-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

I would feed a solid puppy food for now. He has had enough change in his life without risking upsetting his belly right now.

That's what I was thinking. When do you think a good time would be to do so though just for future reference? =) Thanks again.

mimimomo · 08-01-2013, 09:51 AM

Puppies need more calories, more calcium, more love

, more everything, so he needs to eat good food made especially for puppies. Home cooking is great, but if not done properly, they can get sick from lack of vital vitamins & nutrients. Many YT'ers home cook, but they get their recipe from vet nutritionists & add supplements. Please do your research b4 home cooking. All the best for your new pup!

Teresiana · 08-01-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mimimomo

Puppies need more calories, more calcium, more love

, more everything, so he needs to eat good food made especially for puppies. Home cooking is great, but if not done properly, they can get sick from lack of vital vitamins & nutrients. Many YT'ers home cook, but they get their recipe from vet nutritionists & add supplements. Please do your research b4 home cooking. All the best for your new pup!

I agree that puppies need extra special nutritional attention. They grow so fast!! Calcium is especially important. I home cooked for mine in the past & used an excellent supplement recommended by a lot of YTers. It's called BalanceIt & one bottle will last you forever. They also have free recipes customized to your pet so you know how much protein/veggies/carbs your little Milo should be getting. It's a tasteless powder you add to their food. https://secure.balanceit.com/

Most agree that one year old is a good time to switch to an adult food. BalanceIt does have supplements/recipes for pups younger than one year. But they need approval from your vet first.

Good luck with little Milo! He's a cutie

Lovetodream88 · 08-01-2013, 04:43 PM

I would wait until a year but when you do, do it you need to make sure you are using a recipe from a vet nutritionist and a supplement for home cooking or you could do more harm to your dog then good.

07-31-2013, 08:40 PM	#1
MiloMummy11 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Keller, Tx, Usa Posts: 47	Homemade food Ok so my mom has my dog I got as a teen. He's a maltese and has allergies and what not. My mom started cooking for him years ago and he hasn't had issues with allergies since. I've always said I would cook for my dog if I ever got another dog. So now that I have little Milo I would love to cook for him but should I wait until he is older? He's still VERY VERY tiny and younger than I thought when we got him last week (told almost 10 and is actually 7weeks). I just don't want to do anything harmful to him. Thanks! __________________ Sarah: Mommy to Yorkie baby Milo and 5 beautiful little girls

07-31-2013, 08:52 PM	#2
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	I would feed a solid puppy food for now. He has had enough change in his life without risking upsetting his belly right now. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

08-01-2013, 09:51 AM	#4
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Puppies need more calories, more calcium, more love, more everything, so he needs to eat good food made especially for puppies. Home cooking is great, but if not done properly, they can get sick from lack of vital vitamins & nutrients. Many YT'ers home cook, but they get their recipe from vet nutritionists & add supplements. Please do your research b4 home cooking. All the best for your new pup! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

08-01-2013, 04:43 PM	#6
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	I would wait until a year but when you do, do it you need to make sure you are using a recipe from a vet nutritionist and a supplement for home cooking or you could do more harm to your dog then good. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!