The Excessive Shedding Of The Yorkshire Terrier
It is well known by many dog owners that Yorkshire Terriers shed more than other dogs. If you are a new dog owner, then you may already be aware that your dog will definitely shed. In this article, I want to look at some of the best ways to stop your Yorkie from shedding and also make sure you have the right diet.
The first treatment option is drugs such as Bostik.
This is only recommended for very severe cases where no other treatments have worked. You have to wait for two or three months for this treatment to be effective because it is prescription-based.
The next treatment option is a cream called Zollinger-Bolt.
This is a cream that must be applied twice daily. You then have to rub it on your dog’s skin and leave it on. This is a prescription-based treatment and is normally only used on younger dogs that don’t have too much hair to shed.
The next treatment option is surgery.
In case you are not aware, surgery is when the hair is removed from the entire body. Usually, dogs with moles are considered to have too much skin to shed and so they need this surgery. This type of surgery is called shaving. This will remove the majority of the fur from the top and side of the animal.
Laser treatment is another treatment option.
This involves making small incisions in the animal and then using a laser to burn away the skin. This is not painful for the animal and can be left to heal in its own time.
Another treatment method is hypnosis.
Hypnosis works by reprogramming your dog’s mind. This prevents them from being aggressive towards people and things. Whilst this works on some animals, most do not respond well to it.
There are, however, some problems associated with this treatment method. One is that the owner is not able to see how they are changing. Sometimes the animal may even start to shed more fur! Another problem with hypnosis is that it can become addictive. If the hypnotist wants them to repeat an action then they will. So it is a long-term treatment method that can have serious repercussions.
Shedding is something that does not have to cause any worry for your Yorkshire Terrier. You will find that most sheds are normal and only usually result from a change in the lifestyle of your dog. It is also very unlikely that a Yorkshire Terrier would ever drop their coat if they had a bad coat. They shed their hair all over the place, just as a human would.
Some of the reasons why your dog is shedding excessively could be due to a skin condition known as Eczema.
If you have this type of condition then the most common symptom is that your skin becomes very dry and scaly. Your skin will also become itchy and there will be a lot of dead skin cells present. The only way to treat this condition is to treat the underlying cause, which is often found in the diet. Yorkshire Terriers tends to have a high-fat diet and if the diet is changed to a diet that is low in fat and has a lot of fire then the Eczema condition will quickly go away.
Another possible reason for the excessive shedding could be fleas. Fleas will sting the dog and when this happens the animal will release a pheromone that attracts other fleas to it.
The animal then begins to shed hair. However, there is no need to panic because the majority of dogs will shed small amounts of hair as a natural process.
If the amount of hair loss exceeds the volume of skin then the animal may need to be treated with an OTC medicine such as Frontline Plus. Another problem with Yorkshire Terriers is that they can get an overgrowth of hair known as mites. If this occurs then the animal will scratch the affected area and the mites will begin to burrow into the skin causing painful sores.
If not treated then these sores can become infected and cause several infections to occur. It is important to treat any infections that occur as soon as possible. You don’t want the dog to become weak because it can easily get infected and you certainly don’t want it to develop cancer.
Knowing the cause of the excessive shed is vital for you to be able to treat it effectively. You need to ensure that you do not give the animal any harsh shampoos or conditioners because these are going to make the skin very sensitive. Also, try to avoid any pets that have been under stress or who have been unsupervised. By taking these steps you will be able to reduce the amount of shed that your Yorkie sheds regularly.
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