Accidents
- If you are a current owner of a Yorkshire Terrier you will notice how
much they follow you around the House and stay close to your feet. This
is where you need to be very careful as one wrong move could leave your
dog with a serious injury including broken bones or worst.
Tracheal
Problems - Tracheal collapse
is a relatively common health problem for this breed. It can either
happen when you have taken your pooch out for a walk and he has pulled
on his collar and leash or it has been present from birth. We recommend
body harnesses for your yorkie and not a collar and leash.
Teeth
Problems - Yorkshire Terriers
health problems can include tooth decay. Consequently it is important
that you feed your dog the right diet and the best dog food - if in
doubt ask your vet for advice.
Dental
bones are great to help this problem as yorkies love to chew
- brushing your dog's teeth is also a good idea - check out our section
on
canine teeth cleaning
for more advice and guidance on this.
Hypoglycemia
- This affects Yorkshire Terrier puppies and older dog's and is when
your dog's blood sugar levels have become too low. It can be caused by
a change in your dog's diet, environment, stress or over handling.
Cataracts
- This occurs as your
dog gets older but is actually common in all dog breeds. It can be
treated quite effectively by your dog's vet.
Digestive
Problems - Yorkies are prone
to digestive problems (take a quick look at the video below) so a good
diet and the right food is very important for your pooch.
