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Yorkshire Terrier Pet InsuranceYorkshire Terrier pet insurance is available from most pet insurance companies. Here is a little about their history and some breed specific conditions to be aware of. History The Yorkshire terrier is a small breed terrier type developed in Yorkshire England. It's a small breed of dog that has a silky blue and tan coat. It is the second most popular dog in America, and these dogs are very small and usually weighs 7 pounds or less with an average lifespan of 10-15 years Breed Specific Conditions Being so small they're prone to certain health conditions. Some health issues seen with the Yorkshire Terrier include: Bronchitis - inflammation of the lungs Click here to learn more about asthma in dogs. Lymphangiectasia Portosystemic shunts - a vessel diverts blood around the liver, which means blood does not get filtered, it can lead to neurological problems Cataracts - a whitening of the lens of the eye resulting in vision loss. Click here to learn more about cataracts in dogs. Keratitis Sicca - dry eye Distichiasis - eyelash coming out of an abnormal area irritating the cornea
Hypoplasia of dens - non-formation of the pivot point of the second cervical vertebra resulting in spinal cord damage Legg-Calve-Perthes syndrome - femur and hip joint problem, the top of the femur necrosis resulting in limping and pain Luxating patella - patella (kneecap) pops out of place resulting in limping Retinal Dysplasia - malformation of the retina resulting in vision problems Tracheal collapse - the walls of the trachea are weakened making the trachea flaccid which can make it hard for the dog to breath Bladder stones Hypoglycemia - is commonly seen in young Yorkshire terriers because of insufficient food intake, they have a low percentage of body fat and need to fed frequently
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