{"id":1717,"date":"2022-08-03T16:38:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T16:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dream-babies.com\/?page_id=1717"},"modified":"2022-08-03T23:25:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T23:25:04","slug":"grooming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dream-babies.com\/index.php\/grooming\/","title":{"rendered":"Grooming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Groom a Yorkshire Terrier<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Keeping your Yorkie well-groomed is an important part of maintaining her overall health. When you take the time to groom your Yorkshire Terrier, you\u2019re more likely to prevent problems before they start and discover problems (like skin conditions or lumps) before they get out of hand. And don\u2019t forget that the time you spend grooming is quality time you spend bonding with your dog.&nbsp;<strong>Caring for the coat<\/strong>&nbsp;A Yorkie\u2019s hair is much like human hair and it needs the same kind of maintenance. The only mandatory tasks you need to perform when grooming the coat are bathing, brushing, and periodically trimming. Of course, many Yorkie owners don\u2019t stop there: They wrap and band, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Brushing:&nbsp;<\/strong>This needs to be a part of your Yorkie\u2019s daily routine. Make sure that the hair is at least a little damp to prevent breakage.<\/li><li><strong>Bathing:&nbsp;<\/strong>This must be done weekly or bi-weekly, depending on how dirty your dog gets. Be sure that you use both a shampoo and conditioner on your Yorkie. Remember that human shampoo and conditioners won\u2019t work\u2014the ph balance is different for dogs.<\/li><li><strong>Trimming:&nbsp;<\/strong>Monthly or bi-monthly for short coats and as needed for long coats. Trimming helps you to achieve a particular style, but it also is an opportunity to remove hair that can cause problems. If you don\u2019t feel comfortable, take your pooch to a professional for trimming.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Some trimming tasks you should be able to do yourself, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Once a month, inspect your Yorkie\u2019s feet and cut away the excess hair using standard hair-cutting scissors with rounded tips that you can find in any drug or beauty-supply store.<\/li><li>Keep the hair around a Yorkie\u2019s\u2019 ears trimmed to accentuate their upright point, and for puppies, trimming this hair helps the ears to help the ears stand erect Use clippers with a #40 blade to trim around the ears.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Trim the hair on the ears about half the way down on both the front and the back.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Another area that needs attention is around the anus. To save yourself a mess, keep the hair around the anus trimmed. Simply cut the hair short in a circle about an inch in diameter around the anal area. You\u2019ll also need to wipe urine from males daily to prevent staining.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Other grooming tasks<\/strong>&nbsp;In addition to grooming your Yorkie\u2019s coat, you also have other areas \u2014 such as her eyes, ears, nails, and teeth \u2014 that you need to attend to.&nbsp;<strong>Clipping nails<\/strong>&nbsp;Untrimmed nails can cause a variety of problems for your dog. An easy way to prevent problems is to regularly clip your dog\u2019s nails. The key to trimming nails is to&nbsp;<em>not&nbsp;<\/em>cut into the quick, which is a challenge because Yorkie nails are black, and you can\u2019t see the quick. So, when you cut the nails, you\u2019re cutting blind. If this task is too stressful for you, leave the job to your groomer or vet. If you clip nails frequently, the quick retracts out of the way. If you do clip the quick, you can use a styptic stick or even ChapStick to help stop the bleeding. The best time to clip your Yorkie\u2019s nails is right after a bath, when the nail is softer and easier to cut.&nbsp;<strong>Cleaning and examining the ears<\/strong>&nbsp;At every grooming session, make a quick check of the ears. You\u2019re looking for dirt or wax, any signs of infection or problem, and hair blocking the ear canal. To clean your dog\u2019s ears, you need a cotton ball or cotton swab, ear-cleaning solution (you can find this solution at pet-supply stores or at your vet\u2019s office), and scissors or tweezers. Just remove any excess hair. Dab the cleaning solution on the and gently wipe out the inside of the ear. Don\u2019t stick the cotton swab down the ear canal because you can puncture the ear drum. If you notice signs of infection \u2014 redness, swelling, sensitivity to touch, or a foul odor \u2014 take your dog to the vet immediately.&nbsp;<strong>Checking and cleaning teeth<\/strong>&nbsp;You brush your dog\u2019s teeth for the same reason that you brush your own: to prevent gum disease and infection, get rid of plaque, avoid bad breath, and brighten your smile. Of course, dogs don\u2019t smile, but you can bet that a healthy mouth makes for a happier dog. Although dogs don\u2019t get cavities, they do suffer from gum disease, which, if left untreated, can become very painful and lead to tooth loss. By&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dummies.com\/search.html?query=Tracy+Barr\"><strong>Tracy Barr<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dummies.com\/search.html?query=Peter+F.+Veling\"><strong>Peter F. 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