| Yorkshire terriers can be prone to dental problems. | | | | are having another procedure done before you have |
| Maintaining your Yorkie's dental health is important to | | | | them cleaned. As dogs get older, the general |
| their overall health and well-being. There are many | | | | anesthesia becomes more risky, so you may want to |
| reasons that these small dogs sometimes end up | | | | have your dog's teeth cleaned every three years |
| losing all of their teeth at an early age. It is up to you as | | | | instead of every two. |
| a pet owner and lover to care for every aspect of | | | | - Give your dogs something hard to chew on. There |
| their health. These are some tips on what you can do | | | | are many products available online or at your local pet |
| to insure that your Yorkshire terrier has good dental | | | | store that will strengthen your Yorkshire terrier's teeth |
| health. | | | | and gums. Be careful not to give them anything that |
| - Look at what you feed your Yorkie every day. If the | | | | will break their teeth, whether it is a chew toy or dry |
| food is almost all canned, there are bound to be | | | | food that is too large or too hard for them to break |
| problems at an early age. Instead, try mixing dry and | | | | easily. |
| canned food together. Over time you will be able to | | | | - Brush your dog's teeth at home. There are special |
| give less wet food and more dry kibble. | | | | brushes and toothpaste that you can easily use at |
| - Have your veterinarian check your Yorkie's teeth | | | | home. Once your Yorkie gets in the routine of doing |
| every year. Ask for their recommendation on how | | | | this, they may even think that it's a game and have |
| often you should have their teeth cleaned. I have my | | | | fun. |
| Yorkie's teeth cleaned every two years. The vet must | | | | These are some tips to help you with your Yorkie's |
| put your dog under a general anesthesia in order to do | | | | dental health. Tooth loss can lead to infection and |
| a teeth cleaning, so you may want to wait until they | | | | malnutrition. |