| Yorkies can be easily distinguished by their long | | | | Yorkies often develop mucus buildup around their |
| beautiful coat of hair. Keeping your Yorkie groomed | | | | eyes. You should check them for this every day. If you |
| properly is important to keep their coat looking that | | | | see some, just use a wet cloth and very gently wipe it |
| way. In this article I will discuss some things an owner | | | | off. |
| can do to keep their Yorkie healthy and | | | | Tarter buildup is a common problem many owners |
| elegant-looking. | | | | leave untreated. There are many different teeth |
| One of the most important tools a Yorkie owner | | | | cleaning products you can find at your local pet store, |
| needs is a soft comb. You should comb all the way | | | | but I would recommend you ask your Veterinarian |
| through your Yorkies coat once a day to keep their | | | | which one they would suggest for your particular |
| hair clump-free, and untangled. Be sure to use a soft | | | | situation. |
| comb, because stiff and hard ones can hurt your | | | | Just like us humans, Yorkies will need to have their |
| Yorkies skin. It's a good idea to run it over your skin | | | | nails trimmed on a regular basis. It is important not to |
| first to see if it hurts or not. | | | | trim them too short, as this will lead to bleeding. |
| Many Yorkies fear the word "bath", but its a | | | | You will still need to frequently take your Yorkie to get |
| necessary part of keeping a healthy and clean Yorkie. | | | | professionally groomed. They will trim the hair correctly, |
| You should bath your Yorkie once every week or | | | | check for ear mites, and give a good cleaning to your |
| two, using some small dog shampoo and conditioner | | | | Yorkie. |
| found at pet stores. Simply use some warm water | | | | Grooming your Yorkie should be a fun process for |
| with the shampoo and conditioner, and thoroughly | | | | both the owner and and the Yorkie. A good idea is to |
| clean your Yorkies body, followed by gently drying | | | | give your Yorkie a treat anytime you need to spend |
| them with a towel. Be careful not to get any water or | | | | time grooming them. Before you know it, your Yorkie |
| shampoo in your Yorkies eyes. | | | | will start to love being groomed! |