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Namor · 10-14-2019, 11:36 AM

My daughter has an 11 year old yorkie that recently had extensive dental work done. It left her with no teeth and a piece of her jaw missing. She weighs about 3 1/2 lbs. IMO I think she's too skinny but otherwise healthy. She's doing a good job of figuring out how to lick up her food (canned pate) but I still think she needs an additional supplement. What can she give her?

Lovetodream88 · 10-14-2019, 12:47 PM

With Callie being 12 I added in a senior vitamin. I get it from Petsmart its by GNC but unless you crunch it up I'm not sure a toothless dog could it it. I saw some good changes in Callie after getting it for a week. Sometimes our older babies need a little more to help with their aging.

lilgidget · 10-15-2019, 05:27 AM

You might ask your Vet for recommendations.

kjc · 10-15-2019, 09:14 PM

She could feed her a better high quality dry food moistened/softened with water. She could add a bit more food to each feeding, increase the number of feedings each day, and/or add more treats daily until the target weight is reached. There is a prescription diet for animals recovering from surgery.

10-14-2019, 11:36 AM	#1
Namor Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,504	Nutritional Supplement My daughter has an 11 year old yorkie that recently had extensive dental work done. It left her with no teeth and a piece of her jaw missing. She weighs about 3 1/2 lbs. IMO I think she's too skinny but otherwise healthy. She's doing a good job of figuring out how to lick up her food (canned pate) but I still think she needs an additional supplement. What can she give her? __________________ Mary & Deuce

10-14-2019, 12:47 PM	#2
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	With Callie being 12 I added in a senior vitamin. I get it from Petsmart its by GNC but unless you crunch it up I'm not sure a toothless dog could it it. I saw some good changes in Callie after getting it for a week. Sometimes our older babies need a little more to help with their aging. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

10-15-2019, 09:14 PM	#4
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	She could feed her a better high quality dry food moistened/softened with water. She could add a bit more food to each feeding, increase the number of feedings each day, and/or add more treats daily until the target weight is reached. There is a prescription diet for animals recovering from surgery. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

10-15-2019, 05:27 AM	#3
lilgidget YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc Posts: 1,152	You might ask your Vet for recommendations.