Jarutama Yorshire Terriers Breeders

Caring for your Yorkie

CONGRATULATIONS! On becoming a new Yorkie parent. Here is some info and a few tips and tricks we have learnt over the past years we've been breeding with Yorkies, that we have learnt, sometimes the hard way, on making your babies transition to their forever home, the best experience for all involved.
Remember your Yorkie is very young and everything is a new experience, and sometimes very scarey, so be patient with them. We advise that training should start at day one! Consistancy is the key to success, but oopsies will happen and positive reinforcment is the best way to deal with those accidents.

There are 7 basic elements when caring for your Yorkie!

Create a defined space for your Yorkie to spend their time when you cannot supervise, are away from home, and for nighttime sleeping
Offer well-balanced healthy meals and snacks as well as ensuring adequate water intake.
Groom your Yorkie on a regular basis; this includes baths, brushing, coat care, nail trimmings, and at-home dental care.
Help your Yorkie meet daily exercise requirements and engage in fun and healthy activities with your little guy or gal.
Take precautions to keep your Yorkshire Terrier safe from issues that commonly affect toy breed dogs.
Provide certain care elements at varying intervals (daily, weekly, monthly) based on your Yorkie's needed; this includes paw protection, grooming touch-ups, flea & tick repellent, and more.
Take steps to ensure physical and emotional wellness; this includes yearly wellness exams at the vet, addressing concerns like separation anxiety, and spending quality time together and last, but certainly not least, LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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With a friend like you beside me
Sharing my hopes and tears and smiles
I couldn’t have asked for a nicer friend
To keep through all the years
I’m so glad I picked you for me
My dearest, dearest yorkie…

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Development

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Innoculations

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Puppy Care

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Health Check

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First Aid

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Training

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Grooming

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Food & Treats

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Download our full Booklet, for a complete guide, on taking care of your fur baby.

All in all, if one follows a few basic guidelines you and your fur baby will have a great experience, being a fur baby parent.

Schedule

Age	Vaccine	Done By
2 Weeks	De-Worming	Jarutama Kennels
4 Weeks	De-Worming	Jarutama Kennels
6 Weeks	De-Worming Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo Virus, Parainfluenza,	Jarutama Kennels
8 Weeks	De-Worming	Jarutama Kennels
10 Weeks	De-Worming Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo Virus, Parainfluenza, Corona Virus, Leptospirosis	Owner, if Puppy has been rehomed, if not Jarutama Kennels
14 Weeks	De-Worming Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo Virus, Parainfluenza, Lyme	Owner
Quartally (Every 3 Months)	De-Worming	Owner
Annually (Required By Law)	Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo Virus, Bordetella	Owner
Every 3 Years	Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo Virus, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis	Owner

Health Checks

Check	Look at
Body Condition	Just be able to feel ribs, there should be a waste between ribs and hips, tummy should not sag either
Ears	No waxy discharge or smelly odor
Eyes	Bright and clear eyes, not runny, redness or sorenessr
Nose	No crusting of surface, no runny discharge or bleeding. Noses can change from black to pink and back again throughout the year
Breath	Bad breath – digestive upset or bad teeth. White teeth without tartar (thick and brown stuff on teeth), pink unswollen gums
Skin & Coat	No scruffy, dandruff or sores on pink or black skin (depending on pigments found in pet’s skin. Coat should be shiny with no broken hairs
Nails	Smooth black or white nails. When grooming your Yorkie, remember to cut the nails. Don’t cut to deep!
Digestion	Is your Yorkie’s appetite normal? There should be no sickness or choking when eating. Stools should be normal color, with no diarrhea or constipation and no mucus passed
Thirst	Any changes in thirst maintained over a period of time that cannot be explained by hot weather or increasing exercise is cause for vet check-up
Attitude	Dog that is unwell will have his head and tail down, my sulk in corners or even dig hole in garden and then lie in it

Cleaning Teeth & Ears

Teeth	2 sets of teeth: milk teeth and permanent teeth. Baby teeth appears at 3 weeks and at 4 months they will shed baby teeth. They may suffer from sore swollen gums. Clean mouth and teeth regularly to protect from infections and diseases. Feed meat and milk during this period. Adult Yorkie has 42 teeth, 6 incisors, 2 canines (fangs) in each jaw with 12 molars in upper jaw and 14 in lower jaw. Large, raw bones to gnaw on may tend to erode the tartar and be useful in the cutting of the second teeth. Yearly cleaning of teeth by qualified person are recommended.
Ears	Yorkie breed are really prone to infection in ears (Otits Externa – infection that affects outer ear) due to long hair blocking the air that is needed to keep dog from dirt and dust. Also, accumulation of wax in the ear. Clean ears when you groom your dog. Look for swelling, discharges and inflammation. Before puppy leaves us, we put in drops for any infections in ears. Cleaning solution recommended is luke warm 1-part white vinegar to 1-part water. After bathing let dog shake his head and then clean ear with small piece of cotton but don’t dig too deep in the ear channel.
Signs of Infection	Scratching around ears, Brown/yellow discharge, Odor, redness, swelling, Crusts/scabs on inside of ear, Hair loss around ear.

Illness Signs and Symptons

If your fur baby has been vaccinated with the correct vaccine on the correct schedule The following list is a list of illnesses and symptons that your baby may fall ill to. It is of the utmost importance to know and take note of, your baby's daily habits and routines, with doing this you will quickly be able to know that something is off or baby is just under the weather.
Please note that the below list of illness and symptons are to be used as a guideline only, consult your VET if you have any concerns about your babies' health.

Illness	symptons	Action
Canine Distemper	Eye/Nose Discharge, Coughing, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Seizure / Muscle Twitches, Skin abnormalities	Consult your VET
Canine Hepatitis	Loss of appetite, Fever Jaundice, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Coughing, Severe Depression.	Consult your VET
Parvovirus (Cat Flu)	Diarrhoea / Dehydration, Vomiting, Fever, Loss of appetite, Depression.	Consult your VET

Even the most responsible Yorkie parent can’t always protect their fur baby from a sudden accident or illness. Getting your fur baby immediate medical attention can be the difference between life and death. But having knowledge of basic first aid and being equipped with the right tools can play an invaluable role in helping to save your babys' life or reduce the severity of the injury.

Remember that at-home first aid does not replace professional veterinary care. If your pet is injured, sick, or has ingested something suspicious, contact your veterinarian immediately.

First Aid Kit must haves

Item	Used for
Gauze Bandage Roll	Gauze is used for a range of general injuries and help supports a broken limb splint.
Non-Stick Bandages	Helps with general wound care, without sticking the their fur.
Bandage adhesive tape	Used to secure wound dressing.
Cotton Wool	For cleaning wound, eyes etc.
Surgical Gloves	As there may not always be time to wash and sanitze your hands before helping your pet, gloves are your to ensure that no further infection or contamination happens.
Hydrogen Proxide	Helps to clean wounds and prevent infections
Saline	Helps to clean eyes, ears and flush out wounds
Antibiotic Spray or Ointment	Used to treat cuts, sores, rashes, dry skin and allergies.
Milk of Magnesia	Aids in the absorbtion and countact poisons, BUT ENSURE TO CONSULT WITH YOUR VET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Charcoal Powder	Aids in the absorbtion of poisons, BUT ENSURE TO CONSULT WITH YOUR VET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Digital Thermometer	Helps to determine your pets temperature, or fever.
Scissors	General all around helpfull item to be used for cutting away hair around wounds or to cut bandages
Tweezer	A tweezer is a must have for a First aid kits, helping you the clean wounds, removing splinters or thorns and removing ticks.
Magnifying Glass	Magnify cuts, wounds, splinters and more to help see the clearly
Large Syringe	Used to administer oral medications without a fuss and the flush out wounds.
Small Torch	Good to have, shed light on the problem area.
Soft Muzzle	Pets may become "wild" when they are injuried, a soft muzzle is used for safety to your or your other pets.
Leash and collar	As most pet owners have a leash and collar for their pets, it is not nesessary to have one in the first aid kit, however always have one available and ready at all times in case of an emergency.
Blanket	Helps keep your pet warm, comfortable incase of an emergency
Towel	Incases where you daog is vommiting or has diarrhea

Yorkies require a well balanced diet, don't be fooled by clever marketing starategies and nice shiney packageing and remember expensive isn't always beter. When deciding on which food is best, it's almost a hit and miss excercise. Always check the ingredients and contents of the food, normally on the back of the pack, your have decided on. Feeding your yorkie a high quality food will definitly give you value in the long run with less digestive and health issues and ultimately less VET visits.
If you are considering a Raw diet, for your yorkie, seek the advise of your VET, as you must ensure that your yorkie is recieving a well balanced meal , when feed raw.

Do's & Don't

Do's	Small Quantities	Don'ts
Red Meat and poultry	Whole Grains, Beans Soy Products	Caffine
Eggs	Cheese	Fruit with seeds, ie grapes / raisins
Sweet Potatoes	Cooked Potatoes	Spicy, sweetened or salty food
Carrots	Beef Liver.	Ant foods or drinks with alcohol
Green Vegitables	Canned "Human" Food	Onions or garlic
Fish	Tomatoes	NO CHOCOLATE
Apple	Processed Meat	Spoiled or mouldy foods
Unsweetened Yogurt	Cows Milk	Humans gravies and sauces

Treats & Snacks

Keep in mind when giving your fur babies treats and snacks, that it's just that! a treat should only be given as a treat or as a reward. Too many treats or snacks may fill your baby up too much to want to eat their normal food, or they will end up not eating their normal food, because they would rather wait for their treat or snack.