Fussy chi chi

Question
QUESTION: Hello, I was wondering if you could please give me some advice about a fussy 11 week old chihuahua. He refuses to eat his special puppy food, but he is hungry (which is proven when he is offered things like plain chicken, ham etc). I am really worried about hypoglocimia if he doesnt eat, but I don't want him missing out on his vitamins and special puppy needs that are in the puppy food. I hope you can help me with some ideas... thanks

ANSWER: Hi Nia - you can feed him some home made chicken and a little bit of dog food.  You will need to give some vitamins and supplements.
Let me know what country you are in and I will refer you to a few vitamins and food brands.
OK
Marie

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QUESTION: Thanks for your help Marie, I am in Australia...

cheers



ANSWER: Ok, I would make some good fresh chicken and cook that up - Place into freezer bags and take out what you need each day.
YOU could cook up 1 weeks worth of chicken and freeze it.
also, add some cooked Yams or Squash....YOU can cook this and place into plastic or glass containers.  It will last at least a week in the refrigerator with a good air tight seal.

Go to your local pet store and see if they sell a good Powdered doggie vitamin.  ( look for something that is natural with VERY little sugar added) ....I would add a small amount of this each day to the squash or yams.  YOU can also offer green beans with a little bit of parmesan cheese on top.

Good Luck

Marie Peppers

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QUESTION: Hi Marie, I will try that. Thank you so much for taking the time to help me out.

cheers

Nia

Answer
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