Preventive Care Calendar

A structured monthly schedule keeps your Yorkie healthy and catches problems early.

Weekly:

• Brush teeth (ideally daily, minimum 3x/week)
• Check ears for redness, odor, or discharge
• Inspect skin under the coat for irritation or parasites
• Trim nails if you hear clicking on hard floors

• Full body check (feel for lumps, check paw pads, examine eyes)
• Administer flea/tick prevention
• Administer heartworm prevention
• Weigh your Yorkie (even 4-8 oz changes matter at their size)

• Check dental condition and schedule cleaning if needed
• Assess coat condition and adjust grooming routine
• Review food portions against weight trends

• Complete veterinary wellness exam
• Blood work panel (CBC, chemistry, thyroid after age 5)
• Bile acid test (especially years 1-3)
• Dental cleaning under anesthesia
• Update vaccinations as needed
• Discuss any behavioral changes with your vet

Keep these items accessible at all times:

Must-Haves:

• Nutri-Cal or honey (for hypoglycemia)
• Rectal thermometer (normal Yorkie temp: 101-102.5°F)
• Styptic powder (for nail bleeds — they happen)
• Hydrogen peroxide 3% (to induce vomiting ONLY if vet instructs)
• Saline eye wash
• Small breed muzzle (even sweet dogs bite when in pain)
• Vet's number and nearest emergency vet address saved in your phone