How Much Should A Yorkie Eat Daily? | Dog Food For Yorkies

[@FranMarotta-sr1ms]

Your videos are excellent! Very informative. Thank you for all the great insight, Megan. I just subscribed to be alerted when you post new videos. Lola is adorable. ❤ Thank you again!

[@MeganGraham]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@shuw6395]

I love the way you explain things. Very helpful

[@MeganGraham]

Thank you so much, I’m really glad that you enjoy it. I really like to talk, and I love to share my knowledge, so it is very fun to make videos for you guys. Megan

[@FranMarotta-sr1ms]

I agree 100%!

[@sandymartinez6076]

I really enjoy your videos. Your Yorkies are precious! I have two yorkies, a male (12yo) and a female (7yo). Just found out my female has an enlarged heart (unfortunately, my male does too), and she has gained 3 lbs in the one year we have had her. She was rescued off of the streets in LA. I believe she was in a puppy mill, dont know how she ended up on the streets. When they found her they couldn't tell she was a Yorkie because her hair was so long and matted. When I adopted her she was 6.4 lbs, now she is 9.4 lbs. I know I have to watch the fat content in their food. I feel like she isnt getting enough food, but I have to allow for treats I know she will get from my husband and my mother in law, who comes in to let them go outside after my husband goes to work in the afternoon. I prefer homemade food, but currently have them on grain free kibble with a small amount of wet. They get turkey pieces, half of a grain free biscuit (the same brand and flavor as food), and a Whimzee around 8 pm to help clean their teeth. Their medicine is given in Greenies pill pockets. I dont know what to do to help her lose weight. I would appreciate any advice you can offer.

[@MeganGraham]

Hi Sandy, I think people think that it is kind to give their dogs treats, but I often disagree. If it were my dogs I would: gradually increase exercise, cut out treats (or give a blueberry or piece of apple once in a while, make sure they are nit getting and food for humans. Food is not love. So many people confuse it with love. They do it themselves, and say they "can't" give things up. Having excess weight is harmful to people and animals, and while making a change may be painful in the moment (you have to give something up)....not making a change will be much more painful because eventually, people (and animals) will become sick from improper diet. I would work closely with your vet, as well as a nutritionist for your dog. I don't know what will help an enlarged heart condition, but I am sure excess weight will make it worse. I also can't see your dogs size, but it sounds like (just from what they are saying) they are overweight. I would make changes in their diet with the help of a vet.

[@ColetteScott-c1y]

Thank you so much! I just found your channel and it was very helpful!

[@MeganGraham]

I'm so glad!

[@marymcghee3023]

Samba is beautiful! My dog will not eat dry food at all so I can’t leave food out. She is 8 years old. Thank you!

[@MeganGraham]

Thank you!

[@EmmanuelKardamilas]

Love the videos. I’ve noticed that most of your videos’ audio is not balanced (more coming from the left the right speaker). This isn’t meant to be an insult and it doesn’t matter for most users but people with headphones will be less likely to watch videos in full when the audio isn’t balanced. I know you were saying you’d like to make your online presence (KZbin) part of your business so watch out for that in the future!

[@MeganGraham]

Thank you so much for your feedback, I really appreciate it:) I don’t know too much about audio so it will probably take me a while to fix that, but I will definitely take that into consideration as I learn!

[@Samantha-fd6js]

Thanks, you help me a lot I am watching all of ur videos Love you

[@MeganGraham]

Thank you!

[@Tec50211]

Hi I just found your you tube and it’s so helpful . I just bought a yorkie four weeks ago and she is two months old and weighs 3 1/2 lbs but the breeder told me to feed her twice a day . Now I’m concerned since you said I should constantly leave food out for her . She’s very greedy and I feel if i did that for her she would never stop eating 😀. Also I feed her taste of the wild dry food . Im going to watch your video about best food for yorkies next .

[@MeganGraham]

Wait, did a breeder give you a 4 week old yorkie? I think that was her age based on what you said.

[@oggeyskawkhaw]

@@MeganGraham No she said she bought a yorkie four weeks ago and the dog is two months old when she bought it.

[@MyViolingirl]

Hi Megan, wonderful advice as usual! I never gave packaged treats to my baby- only small bits of vet approved food (green beans, meat etc!) Simba is adorable as a kitty!🐾💕

[@MeganGraham]

Thank you!

[@tylertran93nsx]

Can I ask what kind of Yorkie are? I see a lot black coats online for sale, do they grow out of their black coats and turn lighter? Is there different color Yorkies out there? Thank you.

[@MeganGraham]

When they are born their hair is black. It gets lighter as they age. That is a great question.

[@paulamarin8373]

Hi megan vey well explain. my yorkie is 4 months but she is only weight 1.8kilos she is very skinny and olso she doesn't have much of hair. what do you recommend?

[@MeganGraham]

Hi Paula, I don't know about Kg as I am in the US, but it sounds like you should take her to the vet, as these are health concerns for sure. Please let me know how it goes. Megan

[@karamalone7824]

What a beautiful cat!!!!!

[@MeganGraham]

Hi Kara, Thank you so much. He is such a beauty, and is also just such a sweet boy. We really enjoy having him.

[@karendelano646]

I have a 14lb yorkie, 15 yes old. I have fed him fresh pet. Max has always liked it. In December he had a mast cell tumor removed - very scary but thankfully he seems to be doing well. We just got a puppy, Leo. The breeder recommended Royal Cannin. We give are using the can and yorkie puppy kibble mixed together. I've been adding a little chopped string beans and fresh carrots. They both love it. We have been thinking of trying Dr. Marty's food Nature's Blend. Thanks for your videos. Any suggestions on puppy grooming?

[@MeganGraham]

Hi there, what specifically are you asking about puppy grooming? It's a fairly expansive subject for sure:)

[@Dee_Dee794]

14lbs is super big.

[@elizabethreed5957]

​@deanna1422 not for a Giant Yorkie. I have one, and she weighs 12.5 lbs. She is very tall for a Yorkie. About the same size as my Miniature Schnauzer.

[@neolarust8957]

I love you channel. I get my baby in two weeks

[@MeganGraham]

That is awesome!

[@dusicamilikic3876]

Hi I’m sorry to bother you but I’m gonna have puppy Yorkie for 2 weeks and she gonna be 10 weeks old, What type of dry food I need to buy for her What do you recommend? Thank you so much, some how watching you with your dogies I kind a trust you for advice :)

[@MeganGraham]

Check out my best yorkie food 2020 video fir more info:)

[@tictac7251]

Hi Megan from LA! I have two 3 1/2 mo. Yorkie puppies, they share a food bowl, I tried 2 separate bowls but not happening! Do you feed your 3 babes together in separate bowls at the same time or separate times? I know yours are older but wondering how you trained them to their own bowls if that’s the case? Thanks so much for all the content, info, tips and tricks! 😊

[@MeganGraham]

They all eat off of separate plates:)

[@normanalvarez5751]

Thank you so much I just subscribed❤

[@MeganGraham]

Thanks for subbing! I am glad it was helpful:)

[@MarceNRob105]

Hi! Do you mix dry and wet food for your Yorkies, or do you give them one or the other?

[@MeganGraham]

Hi:) I have a video that I made about what I feed them. Best yorkie food 2020 ❤️

[@balkissoon2012]

Hi love your video. I have a question my yorkie is 9 months old and she constantly eats everything from the ground ,especially when I'm walking her. Can you help me with this situation.

[@MeganGraham]

Def hop on my next livestream soon to chat:)

[@jackanderson2773]

We have used this with our Yorkies . It's good but it would be better if it was available in smaller portions .

[@MeganGraham]

I go through it so fast, I just keep it on the fridge and take what I need:)

[@jackanderson2773]

@@MeganGraham 👍

[@carlenepilley-ns4cg]

My Yorky is two years old Leo he had hypoglycemia which I still feed him as much as he wants he still only 6.5 pounds he doesn’t gain weight. This is just his size.

[@MeganGraham]

That is a great size.

[@jjp897]

Hey Megan i was watching uour video i jist got a puppy yorkshire 4 weeks what i should feed him

[@MeganGraham]

Hi there, I'm not sure. Get the ebook the truth about pet food to figure it out:)

[@tanyafisher4194]

Hello, I love the yorkie info you put out. I see you feed your fur babies Just Food for dogs, what did you feed them as puppies?

[@MeganGraham]

Honestly, it’s been so long I can’t remember. But if I were going to have puppies again, I would look at the book the truth about pet food, and find a good pet food from there.

[@lisagonzalez8957]

My Yorkie Marvin, beautiful and sweet, is 7.7 pounds and he has maintained that weight for some time. I feed him 3 times a day mostly. I always pay attention to him because he does ask me for food too by pawing my face. He had two episodes of pancreatitis. One time was brought on by me mistakenly giving him a bone with a lot of fat. That was a very scary time and both he and his brother a border terrier had to be hospitalized for 3+ days. Needless to say I also felt horrible and scared. He is also VERY picky. So I give him real human grade chicken, a pasta that is in a rice like form and few apple pieces (so he doesn’t get constipated) and a supplemental powder formulated by a veterinarian. I had his current vet check this diet and he said keep doing it. Prior to being on this diet Marvin ate scantily and burped all the time. His teeth are not that great, I’m going to have to figure out how I can get him to tolerate brushing. I’ve also thought about trying the “farmers dog” food just to see if the variety would be good for him. He still as an adult, is prone to hypoglycemia- hell start throwing up- and I have to give him something small and sweet like a piece of apple because he’ll also get anorexic, just like we do when you haven’t eaten and your overly hungry. His coat is shiny and he has great energy on this diet, but I am Always curious what others do about their finicky eaters. Thanks so much for your discussions!

[@MeganGraham]

It sounds like you are giving him such amazing care ❤️❤️

[@junereiner7376]

What treats do u recommend? Love your videos.

[@MeganGraham]

No treats:)

[@donnapittman2650]

Is the food you are using (Just Food) raw or cooked? I am bringing home a Biro female under 2 lbs. 13 weeks old. Full grown will be 4 lbs. I understand free feed of kibble up to 4 mos. Then scheduled.

[@MeganGraham]

Check out their website through my link and it should have all of the details about the food:) congratulations on your new baby. ❤️❤️

[@marilyngallegos4746]

My yorkie is picky and only eat wet food and fresh pet I’m not sure if that’s a good brand but we tried high end food from a pet store called healthy spot in L.A not sure if there’s one where you are but he did not like any of those so we tried petsmart brands he likes it but I know it’s not a good brand he likes the Cesar wet food and it smells but idk what to do

[@jackanderson2773]

Cesar is full of by-products .

[@MeganGraham]

Try the food I talk about in best yorkie food 2020. It’s great! There is a link in bio.

[@simranchawla1995]

Hi, my yorkie male puppy is 3 months 13 days old. I am curious how much dry food he should eat at the moment his dry food is available all the time. And we feed him very small amount of boiled chicken and boiled carrot twice a day.. Also, he weighs 1.2 kgs at the moment.

[@MeganGraham]

I would look onto more balanced food than that for sure. I describe how to figure that out in the video.

[@juanabell8634]

My Yorkie is 10 months old and my vet recommended she should be on adult food by this age, I been feeding her 1/3 cup of kibble a day and training treats while training her. How much kibble or wet food or if I wanted to give her kibble mixed with wet at day?

[@MeganGraham]

I would consult the package and keep notes based on activity etc (like in the video). Can also ask your vet.

[@bethanywagner9845]

My vet told me to feed her every 2 hours instead of leaving it out all day because I need to see how much she can eat. My Rosie is only an 11-month-old puppy and weighs 2 lbs right now but is also hypoglycemic. She was 1 lb 8 oz at 9 weeks old. I was trying to get some nice wet food from the farmer's dog or similar for her but all sites said not until 12 weeks for their food. She won't eat and is super picky sometimes. Hopefully, I will find something she loves that is healthy for her. One more week.

[@MeganGraham]

That sounds like great advice from your vet. You could probably get some thing like farmers dog and just scoop a little bit onto the top of the dry food. Like just a little tiny bit for taste taste

[@hettieconley9269]

Hello Bailey is over weight, My Vet told me to feed him a certain food but he is not loosing weight. He will be three October 31ST. Help!

[@MeganGraham]

It sounds like your dog needs more activity, and longer walks.

[@CD-ox2ho]

Hello, I have a chorkie, she’s 4lbs and a very picky eater. She doesn’t like eating dog food. I’ve also tried frozen dog food in the refrigerated section. No luck. So I end up feeding her people food mixed with rice. What do you suggest? Thank you very much for your input.

[@MeganGraham]

check out my links to Just food for dogs, their food is awesome, and is basically human food with the right nutritional balance for dogs.

[@olgalandin5603]

My Yorkie is 4 months is it okay 2 give him food 2 times a day?

[@MeganGraham]

I think it’s always good to consult your vet, or your breeder to see what they recommend.

[@lloya5831]

Great information thank you!

[@MeganGraham]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wombats-1]

You are stunningly beautiful. The love you have for everything in this world is equally beautiful. You’re unlikely to notice my comment but you are amazing

[@MeganGraham]

thank you!

[@reionfields3893]

Hello I have a question so I just brought a Yorkie she is 6 weeks which would be a better choice for her to eat wet or dry food?

[@MeganGraham]

I would definitely speak to your vet. Six weeks is for sure too young to bring a Yorky home.

[@bizneka]

If you give them dog food we give my yorkie witch is three we give her two 3\4

[@FendiRoRo]

Thank u this vid was very helpful

[@MeganGraham]

You are welcome:). Thank you for stopping by to say hi:) Merry Christmas!

[@patriciaswalve7088]

My baby is only 3 months old and I have been feeding her 1/4 cup dry food with a teaspoon wet mixed in 3 times a day . She eats it right up but seems to be satisfied. I will watch her weight.

[@MeganGraham]

Sounds great!

[@MMaria1515]

So my Yorkie is a senior, he's 16 almost 17 in August. He has been having some issues with his kibble as well as bathroom constipation issues. So he has Lost just under one pound since March. He seem to want to eat every 2 hrs so I have switched to making my own soft homemade food. He eats it alot better but I don't want to over feed him. If it was up to my pup he would eat everytime he wakes up. How much should I feed him.

[@MeganGraham]

You sound like such a great mom:). I would ask your vet how much to feed him:)

[@kimjohnson8471]

What do you recommend for an EXTREMELY finicky puppy?

[@MeganGraham]

I would experiment to find what your dog likes. There is no one answer.

[@geraldineryanmccarthy8414]

My five month old Yorkshire terrier will only eat chicken I have tried every dog food known to man and she won't eat any of it do you have any suggestions thanks

[@MeganGraham]

Hi there, could you list all of the brands and types of dog foods that you have tried here?

[@geraldineryanmccarthy8414]

@@MeganGraham I tried cezer pedigree chum and win a lot is the name of another one and dried nuts for puppies...she won't eat anyone of them she's a fussy dog 🐕🐶🐕

[@NiquesCreativeStudio]

I picked my yorkie up 2wks ago she is 12 weeks now and the breeder was feeding her twice a day and a schedule but when we got her here she would get lethargic and throw up but no food would come out, should I feed her more? Is that what is causing that in your opinion

[@MeganGraham]

I would bring her to the vet right away. Little dogs get dehydrated very quickly. ❤️

[@SelinaD21]

I have a 5 month yorkie and I leave his food out for him all the time and he really only likes to eat from my hand, only sometimes he eats on his own. He’ll go a whole day with barely touching his food. He wasn’t like this when I got him. What would you recommend I do?

[@Lanaaaaa45]

have you talked to a vet about it? sometimes it takes awhile for dogs to warm up to their new environment. That being said my dog eating schedule looks like this too. We free feed so he eats when he wants too. Sometimes it's once a day and sometimes it's 2-3 times a day. My vet has always said as long as they're healthy weight and aren't exhibiting any symptoms then it's okay. Also try giving your puppy some healthy treats (raw lettuce or cucumber for example) in the meantime. Make sure you still talk with vet to double check everything is okay!

[@MeganGraham]

I would see a vet.

[@carriewallace2996]

Your new Yorkie puppy doesn’t want dry kibble. She will only eat wet food. Did you experience this?

[@MeganGraham]

no

[@andrewb4943]

Try to add heated bone broth or even hot water to their kibble and let it sit for 5 minutes until soft.

[@yvonnecervantes1030]

My shorkie is 10 mos and does not want to eat her kibbles Wht do you recommend?

[@MeganGraham]

I would either consult a pet nutritionist or a vet

[@andrewb4943]

Use bone broth in the kibble or make a purée with vegetables to add.

[@DebTeague]

I have 4 of them. max is 8.2 lbs. he needs to lose. The vet told me Science Diet Metabolic. it is not working and he has to have a fatty tumor removed. He eats 1 total cup of food a day same as the other 3 but they all get a joint chewy in the morning, then a ginger treat for brushy, brushy, and then frozen green beans if they were good or did something. Just one or 2. Hardly any calories. Why can't he lose weight. Been on it a year now. Should I decrease his food to 3/4 or a half a cup a day? He needs to get this fatty tumor removed and he is 7 this month. Thanks, Megan.

[@MeganGraham]

This is just my opinion (and how I would do things if it were my dog). I wouldn't use science diet. I have a video up on pet food, and in my links (look in the description below) I have a link for 10 percent off to evermore (it is real food). I think food is medicine, but real food. I'm not sure if you have seen my other videos, but I have been dealing with inflammation (due to toxins) and this can sometimes make me appear that I am heavier than I am (the inflammation can swell me) ❤️ proven.pet/MEGANGRAHAM ❤️(I am an ambassador for this company and use it for my pets. Whether they have a mold exposure or not, pets get a lot of pesticide exposure...plus small dogs like yorkie get big amounts of medicines (same size as big dogs put into their bodies quickly at their wellness check ups (I'm not saying the same of this mechanism, but you can figure it out. If you are using any of the topical or ingested flea and stuff, I wouldn't anymore. Regardless of what vets say, it is a neurotoxin. I use holistic stuff and will provide the name if you'd like. From Proven pet I would do cellular oxygen, cellular cleanse and cellular life ( I would add in one per week at a 1/4 dose. and eventually work up to a higher dose). I believe that all dogs could use this regimine. We live in a toxic worls and pets are exposed to so much. Make sure to give filtered water to pets. I put oxygen drops in my pets water to better oxygenate and fortify their bodies. Lat supplement I would add: Real mushrooms brand pet chews. Also detoxifying. In Japan this blend is given alongside traditional cancer treatments. I give them to my pets in advance. Lastly, make sure that your vet has tested for all parasites. Is this helpful at all? Please let me know if you have any questions. I don't actually think your pup has a weight issue. I bet it is an inflammation issue. #ambassador link🌈🌈

[@FranMarotta-sr1ms]

What are the holistics you use in place of flea and tick tropicals? At the moment. I am using Revolution, but only every other month. I do not like giving it to him, but he's only 4.8 lbs, turned 8 years old yesterday, 5/21, 😊 and he needs protection. We live in Southern Florida.

[@gabrielamatheus5882]

My baby have 4 lbs, How many * cup?

[@MeganGraham]

It should say on the package.

[@gaelvargas9347]

hello my dog is supposed to eat 3/4 per day and i give him 3 times a day how much am i supposed to feed him

[@MeganGraham]

3/4 of a cup divided by three is 1/4 per serving.

[@gaelvargas9347]

thank you

[@gaelvargas9347]

hello sorry that i’m back but my dog just got bigger

[@gaelvargas9347]

and i’m supposed to feed him 1 1/4 and i don’t know how much that id

[@lindaparsons5125]

9 yr old I mix soft n wet do how much should she eat

[@MeganGraham]

I would look at her food, or speak to her vet. I went over how I figure it out on the video.

[@cinderella1322]

Thanks, I’ll be feeding #Zeus 4 times a day now

[@MeganGraham]

You are so good to Zeus !❤️❤️❤️

[@Marvelouspex]

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[@phatqt3522]

My Yorkie is now a year old and getting fat!

[@MeganGraham]

Oh no, does your yorkie go for long walks? I have never had a fat yorkie.

[@2legit2quit4u]

My Yorkie just won’t eat. I have to hand feed her.

[@bamboorootbeer]

I had the same issue with my Yorkie when she was a puppy. There was a time when she would only eat her kibble when she’s on an incline and her kibble is rolling down 😂. She eventually grew out of it and now just loves food.

[@Sunlight-jo7je]

I’m dealing with the same thing. Try mixing in shredded Parmesan cheese and mix it in with the food

[@andrewb4943]

@@Sunlight-jo7je I would avoid giving Yorkies high fat foods frequently.

[@serenasmith5946]

This would definitely make your dog constipated and cause more problems down the line

[@Blessedtruly3000]

Clicks off because it’s a cat and not a YORKIE 😂

[@MeganGraham]

I don’t really know what this means.