Yorkies also need a special food to help prevent pancreatitis. The cheapest you will likely find is $2.00 or more a pound if you buy 30 lbs or more at a time. $34 for 13 lbs is pretty common.
I used to buy all my mfixed pups Walmart food (ol Roy). However, that will not work for a Yorkie since they are so prone to pancreatitis.
Mario is a mix and I still spend more on him than any dog I have ever owed. Toothpaste, tooth brushes, teeth treats, water additive to reduce tarter, and his special food. Yorkies have a bad history of terrible teeth which leads to heart disease, severe dental pain, and an early death if not treated.
You pay up front for prevention or you pay more often to have them sedated and have their teeth cleaned, or they will likely die prematurely.
__________________ Mario  was adopted May 2015. Now he is a service dog and brother to Bailey the Airdale mix  |