Health

Yorkies are tiny dogs. It does not take much for them to suddenly be overweight or underweight. We all know what to do with an overweight dog: diet and exercise. But what about an underweight dog? How do you help your Yorkie gain weight, if it is too thin? First, you need to determine why it is too thin. If there is a health problem at play, you need to get … [Read more...] about How To Make My Yorkie Gain Weight (In A Healthy Way)

When it gets cold, we wear more clothes. We also heat our homes. As humans, we have many ways to help us stay warm during the cold months. But our canine friends are not so lucky. Sure, they have fur. But Yorkies only have a single coat, whereas most breeds have an outer coat and an under coat. They are also tiny and lose body heat quickly. As a result of … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Get Cold Easily? (And How To Protect Them)

As a Yorkie owner, it is your responsibility to feed your dog a healthy diet. You determine whether your pet is happy and healthy, or unhealthy and constantly suffering. For that reason, you should feed you dog primarily healthy, natural commercial dog food or a homemade meat based diet. That said, we all love giving our dogs treats. And our dogs love them … [Read more...] about Can Yorkies Eat Eggs? (Scrambled, Boiled, Raw, Or Fried?)

It can be incredibly frightening. If you are a new dog owner and you suddenly see your Yorkie shaking out of the blue, it is only natural to fear the worst. Especially if the shaking is uncontrollable. You have no idea why your dog might be shaking, but you know it is not normal. Worst of all: you have no idea what you can do to help. That changes now. Keep … [Read more...] about Why Do Yorkies Shake? (And When You Need To Worry)

Having a dog means having worms. Your dog, not you. Hopefully. The truth is, you can catch worms from your dog sleeping in your bed, licking your face, or simply spreading the eggs to furniture or carpets with which you also make contact. Even more reason to set up a deworming schedule and to learn how to deworm a puppy correctly. Because your dog will get worms. … [Read more...] about How To Deworm A Puppy (Naturally And With Medication)

A lot of dog owners do it. They let their dogs sleep in their beds. After all, they are adorable, cuddly and loving. The perfect companion! Except for one thing: disease. Dogs stick their noses in everything. They lick everything. They also eat a lot of questionable things. As a result, they are prone to picking up bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yes, worms. But what are … [Read more...] about Can I Get Worms From My Dog Sleeping In My Bed?

Apple cider vinegar is everywhere these days. You name the condition and there's an article explaining how ACV can help cure it. But that's for humans. Is apple cider vinegar good for dogs, too? And if so, what type is best and how do you give it to them? More importantly, what benefits does it have for your pup? Keep reading for the answers to all of those … [Read more...] about Can Dogs Have Apple Cider Vinegar? (Tons Of Benefits!)

Tiny yorkies are adorable. There is no question about that. But is a 3 pound yorkie healthy? That is a different matter. The truth is that such a low weight could indicate a health issue. But a 3 pound yorkie can also be perfectly healthy. We'll show you how to check if your dog is over or underweight. But that's only part of the problem. The smaller the dog, … [Read more...] about 3 Pound Yorkie (Caring For An Underweight Yorkshire Terrier)

Teacup yorkies are even cuter than regular-sized ones. But, sadly, they usually don't stick around as long. Their small size puts them at higher risk for all sorts of health problems. And also injury from accidents. The risk of complication during medical procedures is higher, too. All of this adds up to a much shorter life expectancy. So what is the average … [Read more...] about Teacup Yorkie Lifespan (+Why Mini Toy Dogs Live Shorter Lives)

I'll be honest. Yorkie poop is not my favorite topic. But it is an important one. And "How often do yorkies poop?" is an important question. It will help you determine if your dog is having a problem with irregular bowel movements. This can cause it quite a bit of discomfort, so you want to diagnose and remedy any issue as early as you can. And sometimes it … [Read more...] about How Often Do Yorkies Poop? (+How To Detect A Problem)