Best food for a skinny Yorkie? My 1-year-old needs to gain weight.
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 19 days old
I have a Yorkie named Pebbles who will be turning 1 years old on the 17th, I give her Natural Balance but i find that she's to skinny. She eats regularly and i give her daily vitamins. Is there something else i can give her or another brand of food to fatten her up a bit?
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Published on June 3rd, 2017
Have Pebbles examined by your veterinarian to diagnose any medical causes such as intestinal parasites, malabsorption or maldigestion issues. Once she is cleared medically, you can try increasing the amount of food being fed. Switching to a "hotter" (higher protein) food should be done gradually to prevent gastrointestinal upset. Canidae, Acana, Orijen, Taste of The Wild and the Royal Canin line are all premium diets. The website www.dogfoodadvisor.com is an excellent resource for comparing diets.
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