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The Yorkshire terrier is a dog of long hair that requires lots of care to keep it in good condition. Washing and brushing on a regular basis will ensure the Yorkshire to feel comfortable and healthy. Some owners of this breed of dog choose to cut a little bit of hair, but it is not necessary if you take the necessary precautions.

At the time of bathing to a Yorkshire we should have all the elements that we need at our disposal. This is important because we should not leave alone to the small dog without supervision at the moment of the bath. The water should be at a consistent temperature and the environment too. Read the rest of this entry »

Balanced diet is essential for healthy skin and hair of your dog. Rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins and minerals as well as some care:

Brushing Hair

Nothing better than a brush to keep your dog’s hair smooth, shiny and healthy. Try brushing your dog once a day. Read the rest of this entry »

The hair of the dogs is essential and important, it protects them from cold and disease which affects too, so you have to take care and not allow it to deteriorate, or mistreats, a dog with his coat finish gives sample be sick or poor care.

When submitting the excess hair fall or there is very itchy, this means that there are problems in the animal’s fur. It is important to bear in mind that we provide good care for this not to be present and to see our pet with a beautiful coat.

Cleanliness is most important, but keep them clean and well groomed is not enough, since the areas of the mouth and eyes are very vulnerable and easily contaminated.

To bathe the dog use products of high quality, cheap products and unfamiliar to them can cause problems, sometimes leading to promote the fall of his hair. Other factors that cause the dog, irritation, skin changes, changes in pigmentation and even hair loss, the tears and saliva.

It is therefore important to carefully clean and regular eye discharge, tearing and crusting, with moist gauze with water, just as you must clear the area around the mouth, above all if the dog drools excessively.

On the other hand, it is necessary to pay attention on a regular basis to see if the pet is suffering from some sort of skin problem. An indicator of this situation is if the dog is licking his paw repeatedly, or some other area of your body. If this happens, it is possible that the dog has a parasite and the consequence of excessive licking can become a total area baldness lick. Read the rest of this entry »

First on the hit parade of external parasites of dogs, the flea is an insect that feeds on blood. By biting the dog, fleas cause allergies. The dog scratches or bites, sometimes until they bleed. The excoriations are infected and get worse until the pyoderma (skin infection), which may be more or less serious.

All dogs do not exhibit the same sensitivity to flea bites. In the same group of dogs, some can scratch, while others show no skin lesion, although they sometimes carry fleas. For example, the Scottish are quite sensitive to dermatitis allergy to flea bites. The flea essentially lives on land, in the external environment, and its attachment to the dog is only temporary.

If the disease by fleas this is seasonal, from late spring to autumn, it is not uncommon to see animals suffer pullicose allergenic throughout the year, when their home was contaminated. Fleas and their droppings are very easy to see in the dog’s coat. It will treat the dog and the environment (basket, sofas, armchairs, etc …) Read the rest of this entry »

Different breeds have different coats in terms of length, there are several methods of layer: short, medium and longer distinguish different textures. Moreover, many breeds have a dense undercoat, which provide protection against inclement weather.

Brushing is a fundamental practice for all dog breeds, which differ in the kind of useful to employ, as well as the frequency of this fact. The dogs usually have two seasons thundamentales moulting and regeneration of hair over the years, that generally coincide with the spring and fall.

Also during the year also sees decline and regeneration of the layer, in a more or less acute. In dogs with short hair and smooth, daily brushing with a mitt or brush soft ensures the removal of dead hair and promotes healthy skin and free of parasites. Read the rest of this entry »