Are you supposed to feel a Yorkies spine?
Ideally, you should be able to feel your Yorkie’s ribs and spine, but not see them. What you should see is a bit of a narrowing of the waist when you look down at him. He’s starting to thin out too much if his waist is obvious from your bird’s-eye view and you can easily feel his spine, ribs and other bones.
What kind of health issues does a Yorkie have?
As any other dog breed, Yorkies are prone to a certain health conditions. That’s why it is really important for all of us (as Yorkie parents) to know, which are these diseases and how to recognize them.
Why is my Yorkshire Terrier losing her mobility?
If your Yorkie is losing its mobility to climb stairs or to jump on the couch, then your dog may experience signs of aging and may be sick with arthritis. It’s not just a problem of Yorkies but of all dogs that are getting older.
Why do you need to watch your Yorkshire Terrier’s joints?
That is why you need to slow down or to shorten the distance you want to walk. Having arthritis can make joints of your Yorkie really painful to touch. That is why you need to watch the disease development and to prevent any serious symptoms.
Why does my Yorkshire Terrier keep shaking and hiding?
There may be other reasons for a Yorkie that’s shaking and hiding that need attention. Hypoglycemia is especially common in Yorkshire Terriers, particularly Yorkie puppies and Teacup Yorkies.
What do you need to know about Yorkie skin problems?
Yorkie skin problems. Having a healthy skin of your Yorkshire Terrier means that it should be light pink in color, free of any kind of irritation, performing good elasticity and it should be smooth, without any red bumps or cracking.
What are the most common health problems in Yorkshire Terriers?
The following are some of the most genetic and acquired common health problems in Yorkies. Abnormally low level of blood sugar is a common health problem in Yorkies and similar toy dogs. Yorkshire Terriers are at an enhanced risk of hypoglycemia in the first five months of their birth.
Why does my Yorkie chew on my face?
One of the most common reasons is allergies. The irritation sometimes can be so intense that your dog starts chewing the affected spot. And there are other symptoms accompanying this irritation – runny nose, tears from the dog`s eyes, problems with digestive system. Just like the allergies at people, dogs are not necessarily born with an allergy.
When do Yorkies stop doing stomach scoots?
During the first two weeks, they generally resort to doing a stomach-scoot of some sort as they look around for their mother’s milk for feeding. Especially since the Yorkie is quite small in stature, the runt of the litter can be hard to make out, but will be apparent as the litter grows.