| Yorkshire Terriers' health issues are something that | | | | possible, at least three times a week to prevent tarter |
| any potential owner should fully consider before | | | | buildup. |
| purchasing this very delightful and energetic dog. | | | | Tater buildup can easily be removed by the owner at |
| Vitamin and Mineral supplements are very important | | | | home by rubbing a solution of three percent hydrogen |
| for all pets, but for this breed it may not only be an | | | | peroxide or a weak one percent hydrochloric acid. Use |
| essential, it may be a critical essential. | | | | only baking soda toothpaste or toothpaste especially |
| Affectingly known as Yorkies, these very small dogs | | | | for dogs, but never human toothpaste, as it too strong |
| can offer rather big personalities in their very small | | | | for you pet. |
| package. | | | | Vitamins A and D, and the mineral Calcium are also |
| These members of the Toy Group of dogs are very | | | | essential for your Yorkie, but remember that they are |
| energetic, extremely determined and investigative, and | | | | a fat soluble vitamin meaning that they are stored by |
| actually very brave and bold by nature as in their | | | | the liver and adipose tissue, and thus not easily |
| beginnings were used to catch and kill rats. | | | | extracted. |
| These small and very lovable canine companions had | | | | What this basically means is they can be toxic at high |
| a very interesting background as rat catchers in the | | | | levels, so only use the recommended levels. |
| early nineteenth century, especially in Europe, but | | | | Vitamin A aids in the formation and in the maintenance |
| moved from the working class of dog quite rapidly to | | | | of mucous membranes, especially important to your |
| the high society class, all because of their personalities. | | | | Yorkies gums and teeth. It also contains beta carotene |
| They are simply put, very fun to be around. However, | | | | which has antioxidant properties that will help with |
| any potential owner needs to fully understand the | | | | tooth infections. |
| possible health issues first. | | | | Vitamin D helps promote calcium absorption, which is |
| You will need to make absolutely certain that | | | | critical for not just the teeth, but also the bones of your |
| Yorkshire Terriers are the right breed for you, as they | | | | Yorkie. Vitamin D also maintains healthy levels of |
| are not especially suited to be around very young | | | | calcium as well as phosphorus in your pets |
| children, not for the safety of the children, but for their | | | | bloodstream. |
| safety as they can be quite fragile. | | | | The Issues with Yorkshire terrier bones is not just their |
| Yorkies can easily adapt to almost any surrounding, | | | | fragility, but also what is known as luxating patella, a |
| they travel very easily, and they require very little | | | | condition where the kneecap actually moves from its |
| exercise. But they do require interaction with people, | | | | normal position, making the calcium levels in your |
| and to suit their personality, the more interaction the | | | | canine especially important, as it must be at the |
| happier they are. | | | | correct levels to help prevent this condition. |
| In fact, these loveable little creatures have actually | | | | You should always consult your veterinarian first |
| have been placed into Yorkie Classes by many of | | | | before giving them any supplement. |
| their owners that include the following categories: | | | | The final issue that is potentially dangerous is digestive |
| Energetic, Placid, Hard Headed, Sweet Natured, | | | | conditions, especially protein losing enteropathy. This |
| Serious, Goofballs, Introverted, and than the class of a | | | | protein losing condition is best described as your |
| Yorkie that Everyone Loves. | | | | Yorkie losing protein through the intestine that is very |
| This wonderful little dogs health issues can be easily | | | | difficult to replace. |
| categorized into three major classes; their teeth, as | | | | Because Yorkies already have a tendency to have |
| they are very prone to tooth problems and tooth | | | | delicate digestive systems to begin with, this is a |
| decay, digestive problems especially with protein losing | | | | potentially harmful condition that can lead to severe |
| enteropathy, and finally simply because of their small | | | | bouts of diarrhea and or fluid lose in your pet, both |
| size, bone structure problems including knee cap issues | | | | very serious conditions. |
| as well as broken bones. | | | | Medically described as any disturbance where the |
| Vitamin and Mineral supplements for you pet are very | | | | result is a marked increase in mucosal permeability, |
| important, but for the Yorkie it may be the most | | | | protein losing enteropathy has the potential to cause |
| important thing you can do for them. | | | | infection, congestive heart failure, and portal |
| The most prevalent health issue is their teeth. Yorkies | | | | hypertension. |
| are very prone to tooth problems, and in the most | | | | These health issues all can be traced back to what |
| severe cases, tooth decay. Although most all dogs | | | | they are fed. |
| develop some form of tooth decay, they do not | | | | However, what they are fed may also be causing |
| develop cavities. | | | | them the greatest health risk if that diet is too low in |
| Yorkshire Terriers problems with their teeth can be | | | | fat as in than reduces your pets Vitamin b12 and folate |
| traced almost exclusively to what you feed them. Soft | | | | levels, essential for malabsorption. |
| foods may be the easiest to give them, but they can | | | | Absorption of the nutrients you are feeding your pet is |
| be horrible for your Yorkie, as soft food leaves food | | | | essential for small intestine health, and your veterinarian |
| debris in the gum pockets. | | | | can quickly test your pet for low levels of b12 and |
| There are several very good hard foods brands that | | | | folate, and make the recommendation for supplements |
| you can select from, but do not feed them soft foods. | | | | as needed. |
| These food debris can lead to infections, the infections | | | | However, remember that this is a fat soluble vitamin, |
| can than cause the gums to become soft and recede, | | | | and as such can be toxic if not given in the correct |
| thus causing the potential for teeth to decay. If left | | | | amounts. |
| unchecked, your small canine companion will actually | | | | You're beloved Yorkie, despite all the potential health |
| loose their teeth. | | | | issues, if supplemented properly and checked |
| In preventing health issues with their teeth, you should | | | | regularity, can be a great pet to own and just plain out |
| carefully check them daily and brush them as often as | | | | fun to be around. |