| Yorkshire Terrier Health Problems, Yorkie Health | | | | are pure breds are the most susceptible to joint |
| Problems | | | | problems due to their selectively breeded physical |
| I want to talk about a more serious issue here, | | | | qualities such as being narrower and longer. I |
| yorkie health problems. There are a lot of | | | | advise going to the vet at least once a year to |
| preventable health problems that your yorkshire | | | | check for joint health. |
| terrier can be hit with. The consequences can be | | | | Dog Allergies |
| emotionally painful for both you and your yorkie, | | | | Yorkies can have a variety of different allergies. |
| as well as very expensive as you probably know | | | | Flea allergies are probably the most common. If |
| that trips to the vet are not cheap, especially for | | | | your yorkie has flea allergies, you'll notice hot |
| smaller breeds of dogs such as a yorkie. The | | | | spots in your dog which can lead to infections. In |
| solution is to be pro-active and take charge of | | | | order to prevent this, ensure your yorkie gets |
| your yorkie's health ahead of time to prevent any | | | | the right flea medication each month and have |
| health issues that might crop up later on. | | | | your vet examine them for health. Another kind |
| Understanding and learning what you need to do | | | | of allergy is food allergy. If skin issues start to |
| to keep your yorkie in top condition health-wise is | | | | crop up to the ears, nose or other hot spots, it |
| key. | | | | may be time to take them to a vet to |
| Potential Yorkie Health Problems | | | | understand what they can't eat as tissue issues |
| Yorkshire terrier dogs, as well as other dogs for | | | | can be very damaging. |
| that matter, are susceptible to a wide range of | | | | Dog Diabetes |
| health issues, similar to us humans. The only | | | | Many new pet owners are suprised that dogs can |
| problem is that your dog can't speak and tell you | | | | acquire diabetes but it's true, this issue is not just |
| what's wrong with it when it has a health issue | | | | a human related on. The cause of diabetes in |
| such as a stomach ache. If you can't tell what's | | | | dogs is usually eating foods that contain too much |
| wrong with them, the poor thing will suffer in | | | | fat and sugar. Eating too many rich foods can |
| silence until a very serious pain is detected. Let's | | | | trigger pancreatic problems which often leads to |
| take a moment to understand what symptoms | | | | diabetes. To help prevent these issues, ensure |
| can crop up and what you can do to prevent | | | | your terrier is kept on a strict dog food diet and |
| these health issues from being a problem in the | | | | minimal to no table scraps or extra meals. If |
| first place. | | | | your beloved yorkie acquires diabetes, it's time to |
| Dog Obesity | | | | have your pet see the vet regularly. Be |
| This is one ailment that is probably the most | | | | prepared that your pet may need to have shots |
| common in dogs across all breeds, terriers | | | | administered regularly. |
| included. While small terriers tend to be very | | | | Dog Infections |
| energetic, they may tend to gain weight due to | | | | Infections can crop up in your yorkie's eyes, |
| other causes. Dog obesity is usually a direct | | | | teeth, ears and skin. Be sure to clean your |
| cause of eating more than they're supposed to | | | | yorkie's eyes, brush their hair and teeth regularly |
| and lack of exercise. Left unchecked, obesity | | | | to prevent build ups which can lead to bacterial |
| can lead to serious consequences including heart | | | | infections. Ear infections are probably the most |
| failure, tumors, disease of the liver, and problems | | | | frequent and common form of infection for |
| with their skin. Luckily, this one can be | | | | dogs. It's usually caused by bacteria, dirt or |
| prevented easily by watching your dog's diet and | | | | simply a foreign body getting in that space. |
| ensuring they get plenty of exercise. Terrier | | | | Luckily, infections are also a problem that is easily |
| breeds are known for being energetic so getting | | | | preventable with good doggie maintanence. |
| them to walk, run and play shouldn't be too hard | | | | Dog Health Problem Wrap-up |
| to do. Ensuring your Yorkie has a healthy diet | | | | Most, if not all of these issues can be prevented if |
| will ensure your doggie will continue being | | | | your yorkie is on a good diet, plays and runs |
| energetic and lengthen their life span. | | | | often, and you keep it clean and well groomed. |
| Arthritis and Dysplasia | | | | In any case, I urge all my visitors to visit their vet |
| There are some dogs which can be suspect to | | | | once a year to check for any issues you might |
| problems of their bones and joints. In order to | | | | miss. The sooner a health problem, infection or |
| prevent joint and bone problems, make sure they | | | | disease is detected and handled, the better and |
| get the right vitamins and minerals each day to | | | | quicker it can be treated and less trips to the vet |
| support healthy growth. Unfortunately, dogs that | | | | will be needed in the future. |