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Well - OP, I think you should ask other vets. I know first hand there are vets that know and are interested in small breeds and others that like larger breed of dogs. I had a hard time finding a good vet when I moved just 30 minutes north to a more rural area. I knew from my past vet what was good medicine, but most in my area now are not up with things. For example, I had two c-sections recently (over the past 2 years) and one vet placed in stiches that had to be removed 10 days later (old way) and the recent one I used just 9 weeks ago placed in stitches that disolve, so no pulling out sitiches (more advance way). Two different vets just 10 min. away from one another. The later vet also used technology more and could place the x-rays over the computer and gave me a copy. The other vet did not even take x-rays. So you have to be very careful. I thought both vets were good until I had to use them and realize there was a big difference. Even with my interview of the vets, seemed I missed a lot with the the first vet I tried. I know better now. I highly recommend asking your vet some specific yorkie health questions to be sure they are up with everything. Not saying they are wrong - just saying there can be difference. MHO - I want a vet that specializes with small breeds and knows the yorkie breed well.

Also - I always bring in a pee pad to place my dogs on if I have to go to the vets. I never let them walk on the floor or have direct contact with the tables. Just being smart - so my dog's do not catch anything - just one thing I can do as an owner to protect my dogs.