Information on How to Feed a Yochon Pup

A yochon is a designer breed that is the product of a purebred Yorkshire terrier and bichon frise. Like all toy breed puppies, keeping a strict feeding schedule is important to avoid serious health and development issues. Feeding your yochon a high-quality diet will ensure that you have a healthy and happy pet.

Things You'll Need

  • High-quality small dog puppy food
  • High-sugar supplement
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Instructions

    • 1

      Toy breed puppies need to eat continuously because they have a high risk of hypoglycemia---the sudden drop of the concentration of glucose in the blood stream. Signs of hypoglycemia include lethargic behavior, stumbling around and shivering. If your yochon puppy is showing any of these symptoms, check the puppy's mouth. A healthy puppy's gums feel warm and have a nice pink color. If your puppy's gums feel cold and look white, administer a high-sugar supplement and contact your veterinarian.

    • 2

      Puppies must be at least 3 months old before they can be adopted. At this age, a Yochon puppy should be eating high-quality small puppy dry food. Serve 1/4 a cup of food---approximately 30 pieces of kibbles---three times a day. If the puppy is refusing to eat its food, give the puppy a high-energy treat such as peanut butter to ensure that it will not become hypoglycemic.

    • 3

      Start your puppy on the same diet that it was receiving from its previous owner. Changing a puppy's diet abruptly can lead to added stress and more difficult digestion for the animal. If you want to change the puppy's diet, slowly incorporate the new food into their current diet. Gradually increase the amount of new food into their diet daily until they are able to eating the new brand.