The Most Common Yorkshire Terrier Allergies

by Susan Bailey

Many people buy puppies without realizing what they are getting into. Yorkshire Terrier care has its ups and downs. When you get a Yorkshire Terrier, you are ethically and legally responsible for the well being of the dog. Remember, dogs are not toys - they can suffer. A responsible Yorkie owner will do research on what they can expect to spend on their Yorkies every year and figure out in advance whether they can afford this or not.

One of the advantages of getting a purebred dog is that you know in advance what medical conditions the breed is prone to. One of the most common aliments in dogs is allergies. How bad (and how expensive) are Yorkshire Terrier allergies? The good news is that Yorkshire Terriers are not prone to allergies more than most other breeds, or even mongrels. The bad news is that this breed does have a difficulty when handling anesthesia, which may be considered a Yorkshire Terrier allergy.

If you are lucky enough to have a choice of vets in your area, then how do you choose a vet for your Yorkshire Terrier among the crowd? First off, there is no law saying you have to keep one vet all of your dog’s life. Going to any vet is better than not going to a vet at all. Ask your vet questions. Be sure you are satisfied with the answers and don’t let the vet talk down to you.

Any ethical vet will be up front about their strengths and weaknesses. They are often the most helpful people to go to when looking for a better vet for your Yorkshire Terrier! Most vets do not make that much money at their jobs. Most are in it because they love animals and want to do anything it takes to encourage you to take your dog to a vet for regular care. They have seen too many Yorkshire Terrier allergies untreated in suffering Yorkies.

It is important to get a vet before you bring a Yorkie home. Fortunately, most vets are very familiar with this breed and Yorkshire Terrier allergies, since they are so popular. How to best find a vet for your Yorkshire Terrier is through word of mouth.

Allergies to flea bites are common, but treatable. You need to get rid of the fleas, which is easier than ever to do with spot-on products like Frontline. You also need to get rid of fleas in your home, because fleas live in carpeting and furniture and just use your dog for meals.

Finding out the cause of the allergen takes a lot longer than treating the actual allergy. You will usually have to do a lot of trial and error experiments. Food allergy diagnosis takes the longest, but there are commercial foods now available for dogs with food allergies.

Your Yorkie will have to be on a plain diet of rice and chicken for two weeks, and then you add one ingredient (like corn) to see if that’s what is causing the allergy.

About the Author:

About the author: Susan Bailey is an avid lover of the Yorkshire Terrier and has a popular website where you’ll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Yorkshire Terrier. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Yorkshire Terrier Allergies plus a whole lot more.

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