I am wondering what would be the best diet to wean our new chis to? The
breeder starts them on Science Diet, then for some reason, she switches to
Puppy Chow. I think she said it was because some of her pups were have
stomach upset. I was thinking of using Royal Canin eventually, but I need
some input form you much more seasoned chi parents. I know that RC is very
expensive and I'm not sure if it is really the best diet for them or not. I
have read that because chis are so small that it is vital for them to get as
much useable nutrition as possible for their small stomachs. I also have
read that they need frequent small meals, but I'm not sure about free choice
feeding because I do want to be able to housebreak them. Any pratical
guidance would be appreciated, as I want to get off on the best foot
possible. See, my big dog is very low maintance. The only thing he can eat
is a lamb and rice diet because anything else just runs through him,
especially the food he steals off of the 3 yr old's plate. You'd think that
after eight years he would realize that food in bowl good, food not in bowl,
bad. Oh, well. At least he (big Alex) is a rescue dog. I would have liked to
adopt a chihuahua, but, they are scarce around here.
Thank you so much for all of the help allready.
Peace and Blessings to you all,
Angela M
