How and what to feed Yorkshire terriers?

Many people have pets in their homes. Some people prefer small dogs of different breeds. Today we will talk about Yorkshire terriers, and specifically about how to properly feed such animals.

This breed of dog is prone to severe allergic reactions. In addition, their digestive system is more sensitive than other species.

Poor or improper nutrition can cause various diseases of the digestive system. It can also lead to disruptions in the growth and development of your pet. Bad food also damages the teeth of the animal.

You can feed the Yorkshire Terrier at home with special foods or natural products. Many owners are leaning towards natural nutrition, as it makes it easy to introduce individual components necessary for the dog or remove unhealthy foods from the menu. Also, in this case, you can independently monitor the quality of individual components of the diet.

For the Yorkshire Terrier, natural meat is an excellent option. It is recommended to take chicken, turkey, beef or rabbit fillets. It is better to include in the menu and offal: lung, liver, heart, stomachs (give no more than once a week). Fillet can be used every day along with boiled cereals or vegetables (beets, cabbage, carrots, pumpkin).

Almost any greens and green vegetables will be an excellent option. Sometimes you can give animals a small amount of fermented milk components: cottage cheese, kefir or fermented baked milk. They can be used every day, but no more than once and in small portions.

Fruit is also a good option. In this case, it is better to give preference to plums, apples, melons, watermelons or pears. Fresh eggs can also be used. Moreover, it is worth taking both chicken and quail products. But you can give them only once a week.

Sometimes you can enter the menu and seafood. But they need to be turned on no more than once every 8-10 days. Vegetables, fruits are given only raw; hearts, stomachs, lungs, liver should be boiled beforehand. Meat products can be cooked or served raw. Food must be cut into small pieces. Grate vegetables.

The menu must include cereals (buckwheat, rice). They are boiled separately and then mixed with the rest of the food. Cooked food can be drizzled with olive oil or sunflower oil. Occasionally it is permissible to give rolled oats, but in minimal quantities.

Meat, offal, boiled cereals, vegetables should be given to the dog in the morning and in the evening. At lunchtime, it is better to give your pet kefir, fermented baked milk, cottage cheese with chopped apple or boiled unsalted fish that does not contain bones (raw fish fillets should not be given). Bran can also be used in the middle of the day, but should not be injected too often.

Egg yolk can be fed to terriers once a week. But it is better to take quail eggs. Adding olive oil is also great as it promotes good digestion.

Currently there are a considerable number of ready-made food for the Yorkshire terrier.

• Orijen. This dry food is produced in Canada. It is distinguished by the maximum content of meat products.
• Hills. This feed belongs to the premium class. This diet is based on natural meat and rice.
• Acana. The food is produced on the basis of meat. By-products are not used at all in its manufacture. This food also contains fruits, vegetables and berries.
• Brit care. This Czech brand produces dog food based on poultry or lamb. It also contains rice grains, dried beet chips and salmon oil.
• Belcando. The main component for the production of such feed is rice. In addition, the composition contains meat and medicinal herbs. This food is saturated with various vitamin and mineral supplements.
• Monge. In the production of such feed, chicken meat is in the first place. It contains rice grains and corn. The food does not contain by-products and aromatic additives.
• Trainer. This Italian brand produces diets based on rice and rice protein. Only after these components comes meat. Most often, duck fillets are used for cooking.
• Nero Gold. The main component is chicken meat. The composition also contains maize, rice grains and chicken fat.

There are a few things to pay attention to before purchasing the right food. So, be sure to check the class the diet belongs to. Super-premium class is suitable for Yorkshire terriers, it is not recommended to buy economy class food. It can harm the digestive system of the Yorkshire Terrier.

You also need to pay attention to the composition of the menu. It is better to choose food with the maximum content of meat products and rice. A diet with vegetables and fruits or berries is also an excellent option for this breed of dog.

You can start feeding your Yorkie puppy with wet food, and then gradually transfer it to dry food. But at the same time, veterinarians are advised to purchase ready-made food of the same brand.

Quality food from specialty stores has the right balance of protein, fat, minerals, carbohydrates and vitamins that your dog needs. Dry food can help maintain healthy teeth in your Yorkie. They do not cause the appearance of tartar or plaque.

It is strictly forbidden to give some products to Yorkshire terriers. These include sugar and other sweets, citrus fruits or citrus juice, because these ingredients can cause a severe allergic reaction in your pet.

The diet should not include food containing too much seasoning or salt. TThese dogs should not be given saltwater fish, salted broths, legumes, and long bones.

Pastry products - bread, pasta, pastries - should also not be included in the dog's menu, as they can provoke dermatitis or diarrhea in the animal. Smoked meats - cheeses, sausages, sausages - are not given to pets, because they can lead to liver or pancreas diseases.

It is not recommended to give the dog milk as well (if the dog is over four months old). It can lead to digestive upset in your pet. Fatty meat - pork or lamb - is also not a suitable product for this breed, its use will lead to a large load on the liver.

Remember that for the first weeks a Yorkshire terrier puppy should eat its mother's milk. At the same time, it is recommended to periodically weigh it in order to track the weight gain of the pet.

If the puppy does not begin to gain weight at all, then you will have to feed him additionally. To do this, you can buy a ready-made special mixture in the store or make it yourself at home.

Currently, there are a large number of different ready-made formula for feeding puppies. These include the products of the Dutch company Unilac. This mixture contains in its composition all the substances necessary for the normal growth and development of the animal.

Esbilak milk formula for puppies is also in great demand today. It looks like snow-white powder. This product contains trace minerals, minerals and vitamins to help strengthen the puppy's body.

If you want to prepare the mixture yourself, then you should use natural cow or goat milk. It is better not to take a store product. To make the food as useful as possible for your pet, chicken yolk is added to it. All components must be thoroughly mixed together. If you are going to feed very young puppies, vitamins A and D are also added to the mixture.

When the animal is 3-5 weeks old, it is additionally fed with porridge of a liquid consistency. As a rule, they are prepared from buckwheat grains or oatmeal. It is during this feeding that puppies are taught to eat food from a bowl.

Monthly pets can already start giving chopped minced beef. It can be served both raw and pre-cooked. You can also gradually introduce hot liquid food (soups) into the menu.

When preparing soups for feeding puppies, you need to include in its composition a little cereal that you use for porridge, chopped or finely chopped meat (turkey, veal or beef).You can put some cabbage or carrots.

In addition, it is better to introduce special vitamin supplements into the diet for the normal development of the puppy. You can use fish oil as them. First, two drops are injected, and then gradually increase to 20 drops.

It is already permissible to gradually transfer two-month-old puppies to special feeds. At 2 months, you can give the dog a little boiled fish fillets.

After a year, the Yorkshire Terrier can only be fed twice a day. You can give meat, fish, cooked cereals, some fruits and vegetables. But before that, you need to calculate the serving size. There is one teaspoon of food for every 0.5 kilogram of a dog's weight.

There are some feeding habits for lactating and pregnant Yorkshire terriers. Do not change the dog's diet too drastically and drastically during such a period. This can put a lot of stress on your pet.

If you fed your dog with food before pregnancy, then you need to buy special food for the animal, intended for pets during lactation. There is no need to transfer them to natural food.

If your dog was originally on a natural diet, then it is recommended to include more fermented milk products in it. All food servings should be increased slightly.

Milk porridge is an excellent option for pregnant and lactating terriers. Do not forget that during this period the dog needs a large amount of clean filtered water.

After giving birth, your dog will be in dire need of a lot of protein and carbohydrates. If 2 or 3 puppies were born, then the nursing pet needs to eat several times more food per day than before giving birth.

If Yorkies are not properly raised, they can get used to taking food from the hands of a person, so dogs should be taught to bowl from an early age. In this case, it is better to give food always in the same place in the house. It is also better to teach them to wait for the portion right away.

Correctly raised animals will eat only after the permission of the owner. Better to teach the Yorkie not to take delicacies from the wrong hands.

You also need to immediately teach your pet not to pick up food on the street during a walk and not to ask for food from the family table. Proper upbringing will allow you to raise a puppy obedient and healthy.

Remember not to overfeed the animal. Also, do not force the Yorkie to eat. Indeed, in representatives of this breed, appetite can be reduced not only due to diseases, but also due to unloading of a sensitive organism.

Monitor your Yorkies' food intake. If dogs of this breed are more active and often go for walks, then they will be a little thin and fit. If they are calm and do not like active games, they can become obese. Some individuals completely lack a sense of proportion when eating.

Remember that when compiling a menu based on natural products, you need to choose the optimal ratio of nutrients. Most should be proteins. Fiber and carbohydrates should be in equal proportions. Do not forget that the menu for the week should be prepared with food changes (at least three shifts).

Pay attention to your dog's appearance. If she is tight, she has a shiny smooth coat, then the diet is drawn up correctly and the dog receives all the necessary substances. If the coat becomes dull and stiff, the pet begins to lose weight, then you definitely need to make another menu.

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