Originally posted by TrixiesMom
I haven't had any problems either.. I free-fed Chakita as well..

It's perfectly fine to freefeed Tibbies...

I found out the problem through.. I took her to the vet yesterday..

She's been eating clumping kitty litter (we caught her) and has a torn up throat from it..
oh my gosh!! poor Trixie! .. have you tried an enclosed litter box? like, one of those boxes with a little enclosed ramp that leads up? or maybe try putting the litter box up high.. that sounds horrible.

But, yep, free-feeding can become a problem in the future. Even if it isn't, most trainers/vets really encourage controlled feedings, for dogs of all breeds! It establishes you as the alpha, and helps you monitor more easily how much she is eating and when she will need to go out to potty. Since Trixie is little now, you never know if/when she'll decide that she is the boss from all the control you give her. It helps dogs to see you as the giver and taker of food