Yorkie Health
We guarantee the health of our Yorkshire terriers for one year against Heart defects and Porto systemic Shunt (Liver Shunt).
These items below do not constitute a hereditary defect
Luxating patella
All toy dogs have the tendency to have luxating patella due to the fact that they bounce on their hind legs to get your attention. This is also something that you should try and not allow. Upon leaving our care we have the veterinarian check for this condition.
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a condition of low blood sugar, in toy breeds it can occur in adults as well as puppies. Here are a few of the conditions that could cause Hypoglycemia;
A puppy may refuse to eat for over an period of 8 hours due to a change of home and or food. Starving your puppy will not make him or her eat what they do not like. You might try to introduce a new food gradually. If your Yorkie eats around the new food you may try another food or leave him on the food they like.
Multiple vaccinations at a single visit to your veterinarian. Keep in mind that vaccines are not dosed by weight so that the same amount of vaccine that is given to a 120 dog is the same amount that is given to a 2 pound dog. After your toy dog has been vaccinated you may find that your dog wants to sleep and be left alone. This is because they do not feel good which causes them to not eat or drink for a long period of time which can cause Hypoglycemia. This is why my puppies have all their shots including rabies before leaving my home. The next time they will need shots they will be almost 1.5 years old and a lot stronger. At that time I recommend and include in my contract that only one vaccination be given at a time and 4 to 6 weeks pass between vaccinations.
Over handling a Yorkie puppy and not letting it get enough rest and sleep. Remember they are babies you can play with them often but let them take a nap when tired. If your Yorkshire terrier starts panting then you know your Yorkie should take a break from playing.
Stress or shock ( like a plane ride ) When your Yorkie puppy first arrives pay close attention to its feeding habits making sure you know what and how much your Yorkie is eating.
Exposure to low room temperature or sleeping in drafts.
Because of the small size of the Yorkshire terrier it is very important that they are not allowed to jump down off furniture or allowed to leap out of your arms. For these reasons a Yorkie may not be a good choice for families with younger children. Their bones are so small and fragile even a small jump or leap could do serious damage to your Yorkie. A fracture due to a leap or jump may not be able to be repaired.