Yorkshire Terrier Health Guide
Yorkshire Terrier is the eleventh most popular dog in America and the most popular toy breed. Lifespan: 11-15 years. Temperament: feisty, brave, bossy, affectionate.
Yorkshire Terriers are at high risk for portosystemic liver shunt, a condition where blood bypasses the liver. It affects 1 in 500 Yorkies and causes neurological symptoms if untreated.
Portosystemic shunt surgery in Yorkies costs $3,000-$6,000 and is curative when caught early.
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Common Yorkshire Terrier Health Issues
- tracheal collapse
- Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- patellar luxation
- portosystemic shunt
- dental disease (severe crowding)
- hypoglycemia in puppies
- retinal dysplasia
Yorkshire Terrier Symptom Guides
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Yorkshire Terrier Diarrhea
medium urgency
Yorkshire Terrier Fever
medium urgency
Yorkshire Terrier Lethargy
medium urgency
Yorkshire Terrier Limping
medium urgency
Yorkshire Terrier Not Eating (Anorexia)
medium urgency
Yorkshire Terrier Vomiting
medium urgency
Yorkshire Terrier Ear Infection
low urgency
Yorkshire Terrier Eye Discharge
low urgency
Yorkshire Terrier Skin Itching and Scratching
low urgency
Yorkshire Terrier Breathing Difficulty
emergency urgency
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