Quick facts for Yorkshire Terriers.
Size: Small
Typical weight: 4-7 lbs
Typical lifespan: 13-16 years
Common health concerns: Sensitive stomach and chronic diarrhea, Hypoglycemia in toy-sized individuals, Patellar luxation, Dental disease, Tracheal collapse
Dosing note: A 5 lb Yorkie takes 1 Daily Probiotic chew per day. If your vet prefers a lower starting dose, break the chew in half along the score line.
Common health concerns for Yorkshire Terriers
Yorkies have one of the most reactive digestive tracts of any small breed. Chronic loose stool, intermittent diarrhea, and food sensitivities are the most consistent owner complaints. Their small size also means tiny GI upsets become real problems fast, including dehydration and hypoglycemia in very small individuals.
Structurally, patellar luxation is the most common orthopedic issue, and dental disease is essentially universal because of their small jaws. Tracheal collapse is another well-known issue in the breed. Yorkies typically live 13 to 16 years, which is a long window for daily supplementation to pay off.
What supplements help
Daily Probiotic is the foundation. The five named strains in PawBite are dosed appropriately for a small body and target stool consistency, gas, and immune support directly. Most Yorkies see firmer, more regular stool within 2 weeks of starting.
Hip and Joint becomes worth adding around age 7 to 8, sooner if patellar luxation is diagnosed or if any stiffness shows up. The dose at this size is 1 chew per day, which is gentle and easy to give. Long-lived breeds get more value from years of joint support, not less.
When to start
Probiotic from any age. Hip and Joint around age 7 to 8 for healthy Yorkies, earlier if patellar grading or stiffness is already present. Tiny breeds are easy to underdose with adult-sized supplements; PawBite splits cleanly along the score line for very small Yorkies if your vet prefers half a chew.