Beware of Puppy Mills!
Puppy Mills have received a great deal of press in recent years, and some of that press may have misled the public. In the media, the worst of all possible situations in puppy mills has been shown. The filth, stacked cages of dogs and puppies, the mass production of sick and dying puppies, and the rural settings (far from the eyes of the governmental agencies) are surely a part of what makes up a puppy mill. But to look only to the extreme, can lead one to mistakenly buy a puppy from one of these suppliers of dogs. Not every puppy mill is as horrible as some that have been seen in recent media. Some are lesser versions of the disgusting conditions noted above, but none-the-less, are puppy mills all the same.
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A puppy mill can take many forms. Basically, a puppy mill can be found anywhere … city or rural area. Generally, they are less than clean, have many different breeds of dogs, have many litters at one time, often with several litters in a pen together. The adult animals are less than social or “out of control”. You are not permitted to view the general living conditions of the dogs, they do not encourage the spay or neuter of your pet, and in fact may encourage you to go into business for yourself…. and they’ll supply the mate. They are the worst form of breeder with only one thing in mind… how much cash is in your pocket. They are good salesmen, and talk a good story. Some may even claim to have Hip and/or eye clearances preformed on Sire and Dam, only to make excuses about not being able to produce the actual documents when questioned.
In reality, they may have lied about who the sire of your puppy is, or they may actually not know who he is, as they allow “free breeding” to insure the most litters they can have. Females are bred from their first season on, and you can expect that a five year old bitch has had anywhere from five to ten litters.

PET STORES
Buying from a pet store does not permit the buyer to view the living conditions in which the puppy was raised. It prevents the buyer from seeing related dogs, to determine the temperament. It puts your puppy at much higher risk for illness, as puppies from different litters (and breeds) are shipped together, and any virus one may have, is now spread to the rest. Pet stores only get their puppies from two sources, a puppy mill or from a back yard breeder. NO reputable breeder sells any puppy to or through a pet store. In fact, many breed clubs have by-laws that provide for the expulsion of anyone who knowingly sells puppies to a pet store. There are many reasons not to buy from a pet store. These are just a few reasons.
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BE AWARE
There are Several ‘puppy mills’ in Southern California. You should be extremely cautious of any breeder who boasts a large number of litters each year, has several different types of dogs, gives any number of EXCUSES or rationale for not doing genetic clearances (to include articles or books that back up their theories), boasts that they do their OWN Veterinary work (practicing medicine without a license), encourages you or insists that you breed your dog, or is reluctant to allow you to view the living conditions of their dogs – inside and outside.
There is NO excuse for filth.
You should never feel that you are being pushed into buying a puppy. Rather, you should get the feeling that you’re being interviewed by the breeder to determine your readiness for a puppy from their kennel. If you buy out of feeling sorry for a puppy, your purchase has just guaranteed that another litter will be bred by that person.

What is the difference between a puppy mill and a responsible breeder?
​Puppy mills exist for only one purpose – to make money. In a puppy mill, there may be as many as 30 different breeds and up to 800 or more breeding dogs. Every female is pregnant with every heat, including their first heat at 6 – 10 months old when they themselves are still a puppy. The puppies receive little to no medical attention, are not socialized with people, are almost always taken from their mothers too young, and often start their lives out in the world sick and scared. There is absolutely no regard to the health and well-being of the breeding dogs and when they can no longer produce puppies, the majority of them are killed.
Most often, a reputable breeder has great interest in one or perhaps two breeds. The purpose of their breeding program is to continually strive to bring their bloodlines closest to the breed standard. A reputable breeder spends a great deal of time, effort and money showing their dogs, socializing their dogs, having their breeding dogs tested for genetic defects, and being very careful to place their puppies in permanent, loving homes. A reputable breeder will at any time for any reason, take any of the puppies they’ve bred back into their care for the lifetime of the dog, taking full responsibility for the dogs that they have produced.
A reputable breeder wants to know about you and develop a relationship with you. They enjoy updates and photographs of their puppies as they grow and are always available to help with any questions or concerns about their puppies. One of the most important things to know is that a reputable breeder has nothing to hide. They want you to meet the parents of the puppies and see the environment the puppies are raised in. Visit the breeder, meet the parents of the puppies, inspect the environment the puppies were raised in, ask lots of questions and if it feels like they’re hiding something, they probably are and you’d be best served to move on.

Info Sources: www.hdlrc.com/?page_id=102
http://resqwalk.com/2016/05/13/10-questions-about-puppy-mills-answered/

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(Puppy & Adult Dog Dietary Supplement) 

Our multivitamin mineral drops are made to help and relive Hypoglycemia by adding glucose and nutrition to the body and building their immune system.
*Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar, which is a condition in which there is a drastic, sudden drop in the level of blood sugar in the puppy. In small breed puppies Yorkies are one of the most common. 

(A must have for every Yorkshire Terrier owner great for other toy dogs to.)
Full of nutritional Moringa multi-vitamins helping maintain good healthy and preventing Hypoglycemia events and other problems. 
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*Causes and Signs:  Episodes of hypoglycemia often occur without warning. A puppy may be stressed by shipping, or because of their tiny size toy puppies cannot eat a lot at one time, and literally run out of fuel quickly, being chilled, or even exhaustion from too much play may cause the body to use up more sugar than is available. For the young pup prone to this condition, even a brief period of fasting in a toy breed puppy can trigger a hypoglycemic "attack". of an attack are a weakness, confusion, wobbly gait, frothing or drooling from the mouth - sometimes even a seizure and drain of blood from the head. A check of the gums will show them to be pale, almost a grayish white in color rather than a healthy bright pink. The puppy can go into shock and, if not cared for properly and promptly, may even die.

*Hypoglycemia can be prevented when you are prepared.
It's  recommend that you have our Yorkie hypoglycemia Relief Multivitamin Drops on hand for all emergencies and especially when you travel with your yorkie.

Use: Drop 1-2 droppers a day, let them lick it or under pets tongue, or massage drops on gums daily or as needed.

5 Common Yorkshire Terrier Health Issues5 Common Yorkshire Terrier Health Issues
info Source: www.yorkshireterrierguide.com

The health issues of Yorkshire Terriers can either be acquired, hereditary, or inborn. Getting familiar with the health threats that affect the wellbeing of your Yorkie can enable prevention, early recognition and eventually make him feel loved and taken care of.

Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis is a swelling of the pancreas. An aggravation of the pancreas happens when the compounds the pancreas discharges begin to consume the pancreas itself. The reason for this is obscure, yet potential conclusion covers genetics, medications, hereditary qualities, toxins, too much fat in the blood, and dietary issues.

PancreatitisPancreatitis is a swelling of the pancreas. An aggravation of the pancreas happens when the compounds the pancreas discharges begin to consume the pancreas itself. The reason for this is obscure, yet potential conclusion covers genetics, medications, hereditary qualities, toxins, too much fat in the blood, and dietary issues.
Signs:

• Loss of appetite
• Faintness/sluggishness
• Discomfort or distention of the abdomen (Yorkie seems uncomfortable or overfed)
• Diarrhea
• Dehydration
• Curved back
• Recurrent vomiting
• Fever

Causes:

• Genetic tendency (in some cases)
• Diabetes mellitus
• Certain treatments or other toxins (includes calcium, phenobarbital, thiazide diuretics,salicylates, vinca alkaloids, cholinesterase inhibitors, l-asparaginase, potassium bromide, azathioprine, and estrogen.
• Hypothyroidism (or other endocrine ailments)
• A history of dietary recklessness (If you let your dog eat anything)
• Heaviness/Fatness/Obesity
• A high-fat intake (when a Yorkie gets one huge serving of fatty food in one serving)
• Severe direct trauma

Tracheal CollapseTracheal collapse is a common reason of airway blockage in canines. A Yorkie’s trachea can breakdown if the cartilage in his tracheal rings is distorted and starts to debilitate. As the cartilage debilitates, the airflow in a Yorkie’s lungs becomes more demanding, which can bring about a shortness of breath, prolonged dry cough, trouble working out, and lose consciousness.

Signs:

• Honking cough
• Lack of willingness to exercise
• Difficult breathing
• A bluish trace to the gums

The cough and other signs may be triggered by drinking, excitement, eating, tracheal irritations (caused by smoke or dust), obesity, exercise, and hot and humid weather conditions.
Luxating PatellasLuxating patella is when the kneecap pops out of place. Generally, luxation in Yorkies is a genetic condition, however, in can be a product of an injury. A Yorkie may encounter trouble walking since his kneecap snaps. This situation will have an impact on both legs and be able to leave a pooch crippled if he is weighty or heavy as a result of the additional weight on his knee joints. It likewise puts extra weight on different tendons in a pooch’s knees.
Signs:

• Unusual posture of the hind legs
• Sporadic way of walking
• Limp or trouble walking
• Bandy-legged posture
• Hopping when running
• Discomfort when walking or leg is painful when touched

HypoglycemiaHypoglycemia is the effect of low blood glucose level in Yorkies and other toy breed pooches. Generally, hypoglycemia occurs between the ages of birth to 4 months old. An adult Yorkie may acquire hypoglycemia, however, it is very rare. Hypoglycemia is conveniently treatable during the primary phases of Yorkie’s life, nevertheless, it becomes deadly when the ailment becomes advanced.
Signs:

• Becomes inattentive after which it turns into lethargic.
• Weakness
• Confusion
• Shaky stride
• Frothing
• Salivating from the mouth area or possibly even a seizure.
• Body is going to be limp
• Unconscious

Causes:

• Stress (Includes adjustment in surroundings, teething, weaning, inoculations, shipping, cold environment, over-handling, bacterial infections, intestinal parasitic organisms, etc.)
• Illness (Yorkies don’t eat well when they are sick)
• Activity (Too much activity makes them to forget to eat)
• Exposure To Low Temperatures

Retinal DysplasiaRetinal dysplasia in Yorkies is a disorder of the eye, which causes round masses to develop in the retinal tissue. Retinal dysplasia can be triggered by several factors, but is commonly hereditarily inherited.
Signs:
In minor cases, there could be no sign and the Yorkshire terrier will not have any difficulty that is serious enough to obstruct his/her day-to-day activities. This ailment can only be detected when a full eye examination is being done. If a Yorkie has retinal folds, this only produce minor blind areas and the dog will make changes and be able to perform just fine.
In moderate to severe cases, this ailment disturbs the Yorkie’s visualization. You may observe that the pup:

• Bumps into things
• Seems confused
• Falls down when walking around or going upstairs
• Navigates around objects

Causes:

• Inherited
• Trauma to the eye or damage from an infection
• Herpes infection, prenatal infections with Parvovirus and exposure to some toxins (theory only).

Pay attention to your puppy’s needs. Never hesitate to go to the vet especially when you are not familiar with the changes that his happening to your Yorkie. Do not self-medicate your pup, always ask assistance from your vet about the proper treatment on certain health issues.