So you’ve finally done it,  and are now the proud owner of a Yorkshire terrier.  You spent months researching all the facts on  Yorkshire terriers you could find, selected the breeder from  whom you bought your puppy with the greatest care, and read volumes about  Yorkshire terrier training and Yorkshire terrier grooming.  You could write an award-winning essay on the  topic of “How do I give a Yorkshire terrier a haircut?”

So you should be as capable  as any new Yorkie owner of handling the little adjustments which come when  introducing a new dog into one’s life. But one thing for which your months of  conscientious study did not prepare you was how to handle a Yorkie who is  plagued with dry skin.

Yorkshire terrier dry skin  can be caused by any of several factors, and before you can fix the problem you  need to know which of the causes is responsible for it.  First, ask yourself if your Yorkshire terrier  seems to be scratching a particular area, because dry skin accompanied by  itching can mean either an allergy or an infestation of fleas or other  parasites. The causes of itchy Yorkshire terrier dry skin really should be  diagnosed by a vet, because a parasitic infection can cause serious health  problems in addition to dry itchy skin.

If your dog has flaking skin,  but doesn’t seem bothered by an itch, stop and assess your grooming  practices.  Perhaps the shampoo or coat  conditioner you have chosen is the culprit, and the condition will clear up as  soon as you make a switch.  An  oatmeal-based shampoo can do wonders for Yorkshire terrier dry skin!  If Your Yorkie’s dry skin seems confined to  only one small area, you can try alleviating it with a topical ointment.
   
  Yorkshire terrier dry skin  can also be caused by a diet deficient in the right kinds of fatty acids.  All dogs need adequate amounts of both  Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which can be found in cold water fish.  By adding a fatty acid supplement to your  Yorkie’s food, you will eliminate the dry skin and be rewarded with an  exceptionally glossy coat as well!

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