Small Yorkie

Keeping Yorkie Groomed

Yorkies can be easily distinguished by its beautiful long coat of hair. Keeping your Yorkie prepared properly is important to maintain their coat looking that way. In this article I will discuss some things a homeowner can do to keep your Yorkie healthy and elegant appearance.

One of the tools more important than a Yorkie owner needs is a soft comb. You should comb all the way through your Yorkies coat once a day to keep your group hairless and untangled. Be sure to use a soft comb, because of the rigid and hard Yorkies can damage your skin. It's a good idea to work on the skin to see if it hurts or not.

Yorkies Many fear the word "toilet", but is a necessary part of maintaining a clean and healthy Yorkie. You should bath your Yorkie once every week or two, some shampoo and conditioner for small dogs found in pet stores. Just use a bit of hot water with the shampoo and conditioner, and thoroughly clean your Yorkies body, followed by drying gently with a towel. Be careful not to get any water or shampoo in the eyes Yorkies.

Yorkies often develop around the eyes mucus accumulation. You should check this every day. If you see one, just use a damp cloth and very Gently clean.

Tarter buildup is a common problem many owners leave untreated. There are many different teeth cleaning products you will find in your local pet store, but I recommend that you consult your veterinarian which of them are suggested for your particular situation.

Just like us humans Yorkies have to have nails trimmed on a regular basis. It is important not to set too short, as this will lead to bleeding.

You still often have to take your Yorkie to get professionally groomed. Hair is cut properly, check that the ear mites, and give a good cleaning to your Yorkie.

Grooming your Yorkie should be a fun process for both the owner and the Yorkie y. A good idea is to give your Yorkie a pleasure every time you need to spend time grooming them. Before you know it, your Yorkie will start to love being groomed!

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