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Originally Posted by Tootsie Anne   I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome to YT!!! This is our first Yorkie and "oh boy" what a delightful experience...What we didn't realize was she is very high maintenance!!!! Diva Doggie!!!! Also, thanks to all for the suggestions~we greatly appreciate them, as this is quite a learning experience...We went out yesterday and got her Natural Balance small bites food...Also, got BioGroom Oatmeal Shampoo and Conditioner ( I didn't realize dogs used conditioner~LOL!!!) She has been on Frontline Plus and I check skin daily!!! She mainly itches around her ears-she had an ear infection the first time I took to the vet so she had to be on med for that!!! Since then I clean her ears frequently!!! Her skin looks fine but I have noticed a bit of dander!!! The breeder that we got her from told us she bathed her with DAWN dish liquid~OMG!!!! The other thing that I am concerned with is that she hacks and coughs often...We have her on Childrens Benedryl which her vet suggested!!! But I don't like giving that too her all the time!!! She doesn't care for it either!!! |
the hacking is probably reverse sneeze which happens when they get excited - make sure nothing around trachea use step in harnesses for these wee ones as trachea is susceptible to collapse -- reverse sneeze goes along with allergies as well - the easiest way to stop it is cover nostrils and open mouth and it will stop instantly