The Most Common Yorkshire Terrier Allergies

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.

Yorkshire Terrier allergies are the same as for other breeds and mongrels. The most common allergens are pollen, food allergies, flea bites or to particular cleaners. A Yorkshire Terrier with a pollen allergy would be treated a lot like a child with ragweed allergies, such as with a combinations of drugs and lessening exposure to pollen. 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.

Allergies to cleaners are usually easy to diagnose. Stop using a suspected cleaner. If symptoms improve, you know what product to avoid. Your Yorkie will still need to see your vet for painkillers and antibiotics. Food allergies are the most difficult Yorkshire Terrier allergies to diagnose, which means cooperating with your vet is a must. It might take a long time of trial and error, but since the food allergen is identified, treatment is usually easy.

Susan Bailey has interviewed many owners, trainers and vets in two countries about Yorkshire Terrier care. There are too many Yorkies abandoned because their owners didn't take the time to learn basic Yorkshire Terrier care. This article and others like it try to teach you how to find a vet for your Yorkshire Terrier.