How to Feed Yorkshire Terrier Puppies

By Laura Heilman

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Premium puppy food or homemade puppy food
Dog bowl
Puppy snacks
Karo syrup

Step 1:
Feed a puppy food that your breeder recommends when you first bring your Yorkshire terrier puppy home. If you decide to change your puppy's food, ElvisYorkshireTerrier.com recommends that you gradually mix in the new food with the old over a week-long period.
Step 2:
Consider cooking homemade meals for your puppy or commit to buying premium kibble designed specifically for small breeds of puppies. Homemade dog food has many health benefits since there are no preservatives and b-products. Nevertheless, a premium puppy food such as Wysong is a very healthy choice. Follow the instructions on the bag for feeding amounts.
Step 3:
Feed your Yorkie puppy three to four times a day when they are very young. Frequent feedings will help prevent hypoglycemia. As they mature, decrease their feedings to two to three times a day.
Step 4:
Observe your puppy for signs of hypoglycemia, a common problem among small dog breeds, particularly when they are under 12 weeks of age. Signs of hypoglycemia include a lower energy level, a wobbly gait and shivering. Rub a little Nutri-cal or Karo syrup on your puppy's gums and call your veterinarian immediately.
Step 5:
Follow a routine when feeding your puppy. Since dogs thrive on a consistent daily routine, feed your puppy around the same time every day and in the same area.
Step 6:
Feed your Yorkie puppy small, healthy snacks between meals. ElvisYorkshireTerrier.com recommends feeding your Yorkie puppy Honeynut Cheerios, while Yorkie.org suggests feeding diced vegetables such as carrots, squash and green beans.
Step 7:
Add a little warm water or wet food to your Yorkshire puppy's kibble if he is finicky.

Tips & Warnings

Always leave fresh water out for your puppy. Change to adult food at one to two years of age.
Learn about toxic foods for dogs such as mushrooms, chocolate, garlic and grapes. Always avoid these foods for your Yorkshire terrier puppy.

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