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Yorkies are fun and adorable, making them a great addition to the family. Unfortunately, as a mom to three Yorkies, I have experienced several Yorkie health problems over the years. Here are some of the most common health issues among Yorkshire Terriers and what signs you need to be aware of:
Dental issues are prevalent in Yorkshire Terriers and go beyond bad breath! Since Yorkies tend to be tiny, their mouths are small, which causes their teeth to become overcrowded. In addition, the small size of a Yorkie’s head, mouth, and jaw make them more prone to dental disease. As a result of their tiny mouths, many Yorkshire Terriers experience a severe buildup of plaque that leads to tooth decay and dental disease. Periodontal disease can also lead to disease that can spread throughout your dog’s body. Therefore, regular dental cleanings are vital to keeping your dog’s teeth healthy.
Even with proper dental care, your Yorkie may require tooth extractions. My Yorkie had fourteen pulled over two years. Luckily, he never had any issues eating and was extremely healthy afterward. In between veterinary dental cleanings, brush your dog’s teeth daily. Regular brushing can lessen plaque buildup and avoid gum disease.
Patella luxations occur when the kneecap slides in and out of place on a dog’s leg. Patella luxations are common among Yorkshire Terriers and often happen with the kneecap shifting side-to-side towards the inside of a dog’s body. There are varying degrees of patella luxation. Your Yorkie can wear a stifle brace to support the kneecap, help stabilize the knee joint and keep the kneecap in alignment.
Every Yorkie parent should know the risks of vision problems their dog may experience. One of my Yorkies became diabetic at age eight. Within a few months, he developed diabetic cataracts and went blind seemingly overnight. We were lucky, and cataract surgery resolved his vision loss, but we were completely unaware of the signs he was going blind. Here’s what you should look for:
Retinal Dysplasia in dogs is when a dog’s retina develops incorrectly. This condition leads to malformations of the retina, such as folds or even lesions. RD is most often an inherited condition. However, infections and even exposure to toxins can lead to Retinal Dysplasia. Luckily, most Yorkshire Terriers experience mild forms of the disease as it can lead to blindness in the most severe cases.
A collapsed trachea can happen with many small breeds but is incredibly common in Yorkshire Terriers. Dogs with a collapsed trachea will cough often, and it’s a distinct cough that sounds like a honk. The cough may become more pronounced after playing, being active, eating, or drinking. There can also be breathing problems, gasping, and even fainting. These symptoms will vary depending on how obstructed the airway is. Dogs that struggle to breath have bluish gums, or faint need to be treated immediately. Although there is no cure for a collapsed trachea, there are many ways your veterinarian can help your Yorkie.
Hi
I am Tugay. I am a clinical psychologist living in Istanbul
I discovered your blog website. And I wanted to share some of my current thoughts and emotions with you about my baby Mickey
My baby 12 years old. His name is Mickey. He is living in Istanbul city with me and my mom. He had never been sick until now. All of his health checks and vaccinations were completed appropriately right on time. The best doggie food and everything. He cannot walk appropriately. He now started having cross walks on his rear legs. He falls down in a short period of time when he stands up. He cannot behave accordingly with his wishes like walking towards a target he wants to reach. Unfortunately his doctor said there was nothing to do because in x-ray he had some problems in both of his rear legs and some problem also with hip bones. And they were afraid that he was probably going to die if he went through a surgery under narcosis because he was old enough not to resist all this pain and narcosis. And also developmentally his heart was actually unbelievably bigger than a normal animal. As a result I don’t know what to do to save him. He is looking at me staring why he cannot walk the same way he used to before. It’s very painful experience to see him this way the first time in my life having nothing to do. I cannot take him outside of my house for a walk like i always did but he always asks me to take him outside. He is inside all the time. I don’t know how long he will be able to live like that spending all his time inside the house. He is trying to understand what is happening to him because he never knew something like this could happen in life. It’s so bad that he is afraid something is not going the way it’s supposed to be. He starts trembling because he is afraid that he will die. I feel very helpless to do something for Mickey. I just sit down all the day thinking why this happened and how i came up to this point in life with xray results in my hand and trying to understand his psychology and pain he is feeling. And praying all the time
You can see some photos and reports of him as in appendixes here
I am being more speechless
Thank you for your time and for everything
Tugay Tosun
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