| When your Yorkshire terrier becomes ill, you will want | | | | likely been prepared with salt and other spices. Your |
| to know what to do immediately. Because Yorkies are | | | | dog could end up very ill after eating even a small |
| so tiny, they can go downhill fast when they are sick. It | | | | amount of table food. |
| is a good idea to be ready in case of an emergency. | | | | - All dogs, even Yorkshire terriers, will overeat if given |
| Here are some things you need to know about caring | | | | the chance. You may think it is cute to see your dog |
| for your Yorkie when she gets sick. | | | | eat so much at one time, but there is nothing funny |
| - Dogs do not become ill easily. When they are sick it | | | | about a sick dog. |
| is usually because of something they have eaten. | | | | If your Yorkie vomits more than once during a 24 hour |
| Make sure to supervise any food that is fed to your | | | | period or has a bout of diarrhea, take her to your |
| Yorkshire terrier. If you are going to be away from | | | | veterinarian. Excessive vomiting can cause dehydration |
| home leave clear instructions on what kind of food is | | | | and small dogs are more fragile in this case. Ask your |
| to be given to your dog and at what times you want | | | | veterinarian to recommend a dog food that will help |
| her fed. | | | | with a sensitive stomach. Sometimes they may even |
| - Food from the table will often make a small dog like | | | | suggest feeding baby food for the next day or two |
| a Yorkie quite ill. This food is too rich and has most | | | | after being sick. |