| Yorkshire terriers are a hearty dog breed, but they do | | | | - Do not give any dog treats, except on rare |
| have sensitive stomachs. You may be tempted to | | | | occasions. If you feed your dog several times each |
| share your food with your Yorkie to soothe her tender | | | | day they will not be hungry or require any additional |
| tummy, but remember that dogs will eat as much as | | | | food. |
| you put in front of them, so obesity and overweight | | | | - Consider preparing your own dog food. There are so |
| may also be a problem. There are many ways to | | | | many healthy recipes available, and you will be able to |
| control your Yorkie or other small dog's weight, and I | | | | use many foods that you are already preparing for |
| will give you some suggestions on exactly how to do | | | | your family. Sweet potatoes and carrots are good |
| it. | | | | choices, as well as rice. I use long grain brown rice and |
| - Feed your dog three small meals throughout the day, | | | | prepare it twice a week so it doesn't run out. I don't |
| instead of feeding her just once a day. Just like with | | | | add any salt or other spices to the rice I prepare for |
| people, keeping the blood sugar level at any even rate, | | | | my animals. |
| instead of allowing it to spike at different times, will | | | | Keeping your Yorkshire terrier at a healthy weight and |
| keep your dog at a healthy weight. Also, the stomach | | | | feeding her a nutritious diet will reduce the risk for |
| acid will not be able to accumulate if you are feeding | | | | diabetes and heart disease and give your dog a |
| more than once each day. | | | | chance at a longer, healthier life. |