| Yorkies are the second most popular dog in America. | | | | year, and in most cases you should see them twice a |
| This is mostly due to their small size and long silky | | | | year. |
| coats. Here are some tips on how to help you enjoy | | | | Fourth, you should take proper care of their teeth. |
| your Yorkie for many years. | | | | Today, there are many tooth brushes and toothpaste |
| First of all you, you need to make sure your Yorkie is | | | | available to clean your dog's teeth with. A tooth |
| micro-chipped. It is estimated that one in three dogs | | | | problem can be a way for an infection to spread |
| become lost in their lifetimes, and sadly, many of these | | | | throughout your dog's body. Be sure to only use |
| never get returned to their owners. This is why you | | | | toothpaste that is made for dogs specifically, human |
| should make your dog sure that your dog is | | | | toothpastes contains too much fluoride for dogs. |
| micro-chipped. It is a form of permanent identification | | | | Fifth, in order to keep your dog healthy you should |
| that can never be removed. | | | | feed them a premium dog food and avoid giving any |
| Second, you should always make sure that your | | | | human food. Sadly today many dogs (up to 30% by |
| Yorkie is well trained. With all the TV shows and | | | | some estimates) are obese because people feed their |
| cheap books available on dog training there is really no | | | | dogs to much junk food. And just like humans, obese |
| reason why your dog has to have a behavioral | | | | dogs are more prone to certain diseases like diabetes, |
| problem. Also, behavior problems as one of the major | | | | heart disease, and joint problems. |
| reasons why dogs are given up to pet shelters. | | | | If you follow these five tips you can help keep your |
| Third, you should see your veterinarian at least once a | | | | Yorkies healthy for many years to come. |