| Some of the more common health issues seen in all | | | | walks and investigating new territories, as well as |
| types of Yorkie dogs, including Teacup Yorkies are | | | | playing and running, but do not enjoy excessive |
| also seen in other breeds of toy and small dogs. | | | | amounts of either of these activities. It is important |
| Often these health conditions are not life threatening | | | | to provide a wide variety of exercise for the Yorkie |
| but can become more serious if left untreated for | | | | dogs to keep them active. |
| longer periods of time. Yorkshire Terriers are | | | | Trim your dogs nails, clean their ears and eyes and |
| generally a healthy breed, although the smaller dogs, | | | | check the condition of their skin at least once a |
| including the very tiny Teacup Yorkies are more | | | | month. Run your hands completely over the dog to |
| prone to most health conditions than the larger and | | | | check for any swellings, tumors or growths. Watch |
| Yorkie dogs in the breed. | | | | for dry or scaly patches on the skin or hair loss. |
| Knowing what to look for and understanding the first | | | | These can be signs of fleas, mites or mange |
| signs of some of the more common medical | | | | conditions. Yorkshire Terriers are not prone to skin |
| conditions for Yorkie dogs is important for the | | | | allergies, but they do occur. Fleas and mites are |
| owner. Yorkie dogs will often need to go to the vet | | | | common in any breed of dog and can easily be |
| more than once a year, especially if any of the | | | | transmitted from contact with infected dogs or |
| conditions described below are noted. Keep in mind | | | | environments. |
| that early treatment will often be the most effective | | | | Schedule regular vet visits for Yorkie dogs - adults or |
| way to manage or treat health conditions in Yorkie | | | | puppies. Follow all vaccination schedules and report |
| dogs. | | | | any changes in your Yorkie dogs behavior or |
| Getting into a routine that allows you to check | | | | condition to the vet if they do not clear up in 24-48 |
| Yorkshire Terriers overall health and wellness on a | | | | hours. The old saying "An ounce of prevention is |
| regular, routine basis is important. There are checks | | | | worth a pound of cure" is really crucial when working |
| that need to be done daily and weekly for Yorkie | | | | with Yorkie dogs. They don't have the ability to talk |
| dogs, however there are also checks that can be | | | | for themselves; they have to rely on your attention |
| done once a month. The following health checks are | | | | to them to note if they are not well or need any |
| recommended by Yorkie breeders on a monthly | | | | changes in their environment. Acting sooner rather |
| basis: | | | | than later will catch any problems before they lead to |
| It is a good idea to weigh your Yorkie once a month. | | | | larger complications. |
| Overweight Yorkie dogs, like overweight humans, | | | | Overall well-bred Yorkshire Terriers are typically very |
| have greater risks for many health conditions. | | | | healthy dogs, even with their diminutive size. |
| Weighing Yorkie dogs will help you monitor if it is | | | | However often Teacup Yorkies, which are very small |
| eating properly and not overeating. | | | | version of the standard and toy Yorkshire Terriers |
| If you notice that the dog is gaining weight, try | | | | are more likely to have serious health problems. All |
| decreasing the food a bit at a time, cutting out the | | | | sizes of Yorkie dogs can develop health problems, |
| table scraps or treats, and increasing exercise. Yorkie | | | | many which are similar to other small, medium and |
| dogs, especially those with digestive problems, should | | | | even large breeds of dogs. |
| not be fed any types of human food or table scraps | | | | Working with reputable Yorkie breeders is the best |
| under any conditions. | | | | possible way to minimize the risk of disease or |
| Spend time exercising with your dog and note if | | | | genetic problems with Yorkie dogs. It is still important |
| there are any changes in the Yorkie dogs stamina or | | | | for all owners to ensure that their Yorkie dogs have |
| general fitness level. Yorkie dogs enjoy a moderate | | | | routine yearly vet checks and vaccinations to ensure |
| amount of exercise, but is an idea dog for in an | | | | they are healthy and detect any medical conditions at |
| apartment as their small size makes it possible for | | | | an early stage. |
| them to exercise in the house. They love going on | | | | |