I would also agree with Pawz4me...avoid anything coming out of China...which seems to be just about everything at Walmart. Read the label, as you would with your own food. Cheerios are great, if there are no allergies.
Just remember, it's a treat...not to become part of the diet. Look for a good quality food, where a meat is first and second on the ingredients. So much is made with corn, you'd think you had a cow or Chicken instead of a dog.
Also be aware, and you may already be since you had a Yorkie in the past, but they seem prone to have liver problems (shunts) which would require a lower protein food. That of course would be something to discuss with the Vet, though most appear to be nutricianlly challenged...pushing Science Diet all the time. It would be best to work with lower protein treats too.
just my $0.02! Have fun with your pup.....
DH Bill / DW Claudia / DD Jenn / DS Chris The Paps! Sophie, Abby, Brandy, Kahlie and Annie
2000 Winnebago "Minnie" 31C, Ford V-10
Purchased April Fools Day, 2008 The Pets
Please be careful with the treats. My little Aussie was 4 1/2 lbs, 6 weeks old when she almost died from the protein in treats. She was an undiagnosed Portal Shunt Pup and the treats were causing a toxic reaction in her intestine. Healthy dogs won't have that reaction but I have become very careful about every bite for both dogs now. Hope you have the best experience ever with your new baby.
Agree with Retired Wileys... be very careful about giving treats to such a young puppy. It really is like pumping a baby full of junk food.
Another thing to remember is that when you give treats, those calories have to be subtracted out of their daily meals! Folks forget that, and dogs pack on the pounds.
For training, I like to use string cheese, as someone else mentioned. It's low fat, not messy, and dogs like it. I buy the "snack sticks" from Albertsons... 2 for 88 cents. Each dog gets a half stick per training session, pinched off in tiny bits at a time... BUT.... they are considerably larger than Yorkies, they're full grown, and they are training for 30-40 minutes at a time! (and I adjust their dog food amounts accordingly)
For a tiny puppy who is training Kindergarten, I'd suggest a few pieces of their regular kibble. It's just the right size, and, according to most dogs, it's quite tasty (I'll take their word for it without trying it myself!) Just remember to subtract that portion from her meals, or she'll gain too much weight.
Samantha (the poster)
Tim, spouse and driver of the Corgi-Bus
Beth, Buddy, and Pippin - Pembroke Welsh Corgis
1988 Bounder Ford 460
I agree, turn the package over and if it says Product of China, do not buy it! We tried many of those treats and they all gave our little dogs diarrhea. Toy breeds often have delicate digestion and a lot of the junk food treats will make it worse. When we go on walks, I keep a few of their regular small breed kibble in my pocket and hand it out just a piece at a time. It's better to never start the habit, if you can possibly avoid it.
Judy & Bud (Judy usually the one talking here)
2004 Pleasure-Way Excel TD
co-pilots, Rosie & Poquita
Really good info, I like the cheese bits, we have had several furbabys but most of them were larger, DW wanted the little one this time and she is going to be a brat, I can tell already.
The dehydrated chicken bits that we bought were made and packaged in America.
I don't buy any treats or foods for my pets made in China, and yes I check everything I buy.
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