Any owner of a Yorkshire terrier knows how these dogs energetic are but unfortunately they are prone to a lot of dental conditions. This happens because of the original anatomy of their teeth. The problem is their jaw is a bit narrow in some places and their teeth become overcrowded and compressed at the same time. It is one of the reasons why the most of dogs of this breed suffer from gum disease and tooth decay.

As dog lovers, we all know that our pets are irreplaceable members of our families – not to mention really adorable ones! But we also recognize that through no fault of their own, they also require us to take a few extra steps to help maintain the health of our home and family (Yorkie included!). Here are a few ways we can make sure our home is extra safe and clean for our two-legged and four-legged housemates:

There are certain health conditions that are typical to small or toy breeds such as Teacup Yorkies. A lot of these health conditions are not really life threatening but may cause a lot of difficulties if left untreated for a long time. There are not so many diseases a Yorkie can get sick with but most of these diseases are also possible in dogs of other breeds.