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Your best bet is to ask your vet or a Yorkie breeder. For most small breeds you begin giving puppy food at around 7-8 weeks. Take the dry food and soak it in hot water. Make it oatmeal consistency Until they are able to chew dry food, continue wetting the food a bit. That will do for the next 3 weeks, when you can gradually add hard food in that oat mealy dog food
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoDry dog food is best for your dog. It is higher in calories than canned dog food. Just be sure you feed a good name dry dog food. Don't use the cheap generic ones you find in the Grocery stores. If your dog has Allergies, you can find dry dog foods that are hypo allergenic. Puppies should be fed dry food as more calories in it. Dry food does NOT stunt puppies tooth growth or damage their gums. Dry dog food actually helps to clean some of the tartar off of their teeth. If you like canned food, then mix the two together, with a higher amount of dry dog food. Canned dog food is mostly water.
Dry Food Is Generally Alright For Any Dogs!
Do Not Give To Dogs With Any Related Allergies!
Also Small Puppies Should Not Really Have Dry Food As It May Stunt Their Tooth Growth and Can Also Damage Their Gums At Such An Early Stage x
(Hope This Helps x )
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Should you feed your Yorkshire Terrier ice cream?
It is not officially bad for Yorkies to have ice cream, i give it to my own. But i dont recommend to much of it, for it can cause sickness.
What is caused Severe diarrhea towards your puppy?
bad food
How many pounds of dog food do Yorkshire terriers eat a day?
More than once or twice a day. They need breakfast,Lunch and Tea like us. They may be small dogs,but trust me,I know this from experience,they don't hold back on the energy! We usually feed our Yorkshire Terrier puppy Mince or Chicken for breakfast,Yorkshire terrier dog biscuits for lunch and Either Sausages,Chicken or Mince for dinner. They also need to be groomed every 2 daysish.. And Bathed,though they clean themselves often. Hope this helps x
Can children get sick when a puppy is sick?
Yes, they can often eat the same bad food (food poisoning) or get the same bacteria.
Is human food bad for your puppy?
Some yes, some no. It's best to ask your veterinarian.
Is it good for your puppy to eat wet food?
Only when weaning it from its mother, then soak puppy food in hot water to get soft, allow it to cool before feeding it to the puppy. It should be mushy not watery, then go on to dry food when it has all its teeth, wet food does not keep teeth healthy and causes bad breath.
Foods to avoid giving to dogs?
Yes, there are a lot of them. Milk from a cow is bad for puppies. Chocolate is bad for them as well. Puppies should eat puppy food. It is specially made for what a puppy needs to grow.
Is puppy chow dog food bad for a 5 year old dog?
Puppy chow is a very low quality fatty dog food.....puppy food in general has increased amount of fat which could pose a metabolism issue in an older dog. A high quality dog food along with dog specific exercise would be better
What eats pit bulls?
Pit Bulls are part of the Terrier family and their tasting is bad so they'll eat anything but any kind of dog food will work i recommend Iams Lamb & Rice Sensitive Skin You also want to make sure u get puppy food for large breeds for the pups.. if they eat the wrong food they will get too big too fast for their bones which can cause problems
What are facts about Yorkshire terriers?
In this case the good points far outweigh the bad. The only bad things I can think of is that they have sensitive stomachs and are prone to skin allergies. I could go on and on about the good, but some of the main ones are temperment, cuteness, friendliness, size, etc.
Facts about Yorkshire Terrier?
It should be known (if you're interested in adopting a Yorkshire Terrier) that a male puppy or dog is more likely to bond to a female member of the household, and a female puppy or dog is more likely to bond to a male member of the household. It should also be noted that it is very, very unhealthy for these dogs to be overweight beause an extra pound on a Yorkshire Terrier is the equivalent of an extra twenty pounds on an average human.The Yorkshire Terrier is one of America's favorite dog breeds. The United States AKC ranked it sixth favorite dog in 2003.If you like small dogs with big dog attitudes, you may want to consider a Yorkshire Terrier. These dogs are so sure that they are just as big and bad as the other guy, that they will not hesitate to take on a Great Dane. Of course, this doesn't mean that Yorkshire Terriers aren't lap dogs. The Yorkie can cuddle with the best of them.The Yorkshire Terrier is a member of the American Kennel Club's Toy Group. In the show ring, a Yorkie seems to glide across the ground, since the dog's long, flowing coat hides its tiny feet.Although Yorkies can be as small as one pound, most breeders do not recommend trying to breed dogs this tiny, and for good reason. When dogs are bred to be this tiny, health is often sacrificed for size and weight. The AKC calls for the Yorkie to be under seven pounds, but does not have a minimum required weight.Yorkshire Terriers have long flowing coats of silver, blue or black hair, with tan on their heads and legs. Yorkie puppies are all born with black and tan coloring. This breed has dark, intelligent eyes.The Yorkshire Terrier is an ideal apartment dog. Of course, your Yorkie would enjoy having a yard to romp in, but he can survive without it.In fact, some Yorkshire Terriers do not go out at all. These dogs are litter trained, instead. If you do not take your Yorkie for daily walks, you should look for ways to help him get some exercise, such as playing an indoor game of fetch.If you do have a yard, be sure that there are no gaps under the fence, as Yorkies love to explore. Since these dogs are so small and cute, a Yorkshire Terrier doesn't always have a chance to get back home before a passerby takes the little dog home, thinking it is lost or abandoned.Yorkshire Terriers are sociable little dogs and enjoy being in the midst of all the activity and bustle of family life. However, these dogs are not a good choice for families with toddlers.This is not because Yorkies are untrustworthy with children, but because they are delicate little dogs and can be easily injured. A Yorkshire Terrier with a good temperament will allow children to squeeze, poke and pull on him, but it is unfair to subject a little dog to that treatment.Despite the fact that a Yorkie is small, you should still take your puppy to obedience classes. These little guys have a tendency to become stubborn and set in their ways without proper training. Also, obedience training may save your Yorkshire Terrier's life if you are able to call him back to you if he escapes out the front door.Yorkshire Terriers have few serious health problems. They do often have dental problems, such as retained baby teeth. Other problems these little guys can have are hernias and hypoglycemia.Food for your Yorkshire Terrier will probably be your smallest expense. These little dogs don't eat much. However, you will have to be careful that you don't spoil your puppy with soft food or he may refuse to eat dry food, which will help you keep his teeth in better shape.Most Yorkies should be groomed at least three times a week to keep their hair from matting. Dogs with silkier coats may only need to be groomed once a week. Also, since Yorkies are prone to dental problems, you should brush your dog's teeth several times a week.If you want a pocket sized dog with plenty of spunk, then a Yorkie may be the perfect breed for you.Some interesting facts about Yorkshire Terriers:Energy level - 4 (out of 5)Ease of training - 2Watchdog ability - 5Protection ability - 1Friendliness towards other pets - 2Affection level - 3Playfulness - 4These dogs must be allowed to live indoors. They cannot tolerate heat or cold. Besides, they are much happier with their family.
Do Yorkshire terriers smell bad?
Not at all. I have a Yorkshire terrier myself. The only time they tend to smell is when they are sick. Other than that they don't.
