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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Yorkie Health Tip: Care of the Yorkshire Terrier's Teeth

If you have this small breed dog, it's very important to be watchful of their teeth. Yorkies tend to get gum disease and they also develop plaque on their teeth quite easily.

In order for Yorkies to stay healthy you will need to keep a close watch on their dental health. If you don't attend to this, your Yorkie could develop other health problems such as tooth loss, and other serious...From: Yorkie Health Tip: Care of the Yorkshire Terrier's Teeth

Friday, August 20, 2010

Photos of the Different Stages of a Yorkshire Terriers Growth

Mrs. Beasley is my 2 1/2 year old Yorkshire Terrier.  She weighed only 2.5 pounds when we brought her home.  I have put pictures of her on one of my blogs that shows how she has changed over the last few years.

Yorkies are wonderful little dogs with great personalities.  Please enjoy The Different Stages of a Yorkshire Terriers Growth

Monday, August 9, 2010

Merrick Pet Food Recall Extended for Texas Hold'Ems Pet Treats

Back on July 2, 2010 Merrick Pet Foods made their first recall of their Beef Filet Squares (Texas Hold'Ems) pet treats. Now, again in August, they have issued another recall of 83 more cases of the same product. Their mission statement is "Comfort for the Soul". They are a family owned business. They sell dry dog food, canned dog and cat food, and dog chews and treats. 

In July the recall affected the 10 oz Beef Filet Squares...From:  Merrick Pet Food Recall Extended for Texas Hold'Ems Pet Treats




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2 Lots of Iams Therapeutic Renal Dry Cat Food Recalled

Proctor and Gamble has recalled two lots of their Iams Veterinary Formula Feline Renal 5.5 lbs of dry cat food.  The lot numbers are located on the back of the bags in the lower right corner.  The recalled lot codes are 01384174B4 and 01384174B2/
This type of dry food is sold by Veterinarians.  The company suspects that there may have been salmonella contamination.  So far there have been no adverse affects caused from the food.
If you use this kind of food, be sure to check the codes on the back of your bag.  Contact your Vet or Proctor and Gamble on how to return the bag. Proctor and Gambles phone number is 877-894-4458.

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Bea the Yorkshire Terrier Goes on Vacation

Did you ever wonder what your pet thinks?  Bea, my Yorkshire Terrier, and I took a little vacation this year.  I thought it would be fun to take photos of her doing her doggy things while away.  As you photo your pet over a period of time you kind of get a look at what it's like to be one of our furry friends.  I created this little slide show and hope your enjoy it.  From:  Bea the Yorkshire Terrier Goes on Vacation

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Are Elevated Pet Bowls Beneficial for Your Dog?

You've probably seen these pet bowls in pet stores and in pet supply catalogs. I thought they looked like a good idea, but wanted to know if they were really beneficial for my pet, or was this just a marketing ploy.

Dr. Jon of PetPlace.comsaid, "Elevated feeders can be beneficial for dogs with back or neck problems, however they have been associated with an increased risk of bloat. I have never found.....From: Are Elevated Pet Bowls Beneficial for Your Dog?


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Thursday, August 5, 2010

What to Feed Your Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire terriers can be picky eaters. In order for them to be healthy you want to make sure that your little Yorkie eats quality food. I talked to my veterinarian about what a good food was to feed my puppy. I decided to feed her Hills Science Diet.

Once you have determined what you want to feed your Yorkie, you will need to find the right combination of food. Bea, my Yorkie, doesn’t eat plain dry dog food very readily. I feed her a combination of dry and canned Science Diet. I purchase the dry lamb and rice for small breed dogs. I also combine canned food. She really likes th... From: What to Feed Your Yorkshire Terrier

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Treating Your Dog's Razor Burn After Grooming

Warning:You can treat this on your own, but be observant. If any part of the area begins to swell or seep, this will indicate an infection. Your vet will be able to prescribe antibiotics to treat your pet.

I occasionally take my little Yorkie, Bea, in for a trim. We live in the South and the summers are very warm. I decided to have Bea cut shorter than normal so that she would be more comfortable in the heat. Bea went....From: Treating Your Dog's Razor Burn After Grooming  

Monday, August 2, 2010

A First Time Dog Owner Needs to Know, is My Dog Bad or Bored?

I have had dogs and pets most of my life. I usually give my dog a lot of attention. This is one reason why I don't have behavioral problems with my dog.

It usually can't be helped when we have to leave our beloved dog home alone for periods of time on a daily basis. Have you ever had a dog that was completely bad when left alone? There are many bad behaviors that.... 
From: A First Time Dog Owner Needs to Know, is My Dog Bod or Bored?

Your Dog May Exhibit Bad Behavior When Bored

I have a Yorkshire terrier, and she gets a lot of attention. Even though she gets all of this attention my dog gets bored.

What happens when my dog gets bored? She begins to whine. Other dogs my exhibit bored behavior in different ways. Dogs might begin to chew on your shoes, or other things in your home. Normally a bored dog will be destructive.

I had one little dog that would tear up the whole house. He would start with the garbage can, proceed to the shoes, and then attack other things.
The dogs name was Fred. One time we came home from work and found poor Fred in a dire situation... From: Your Dog May Exhibit Bad Behavior When Bored