Supplements 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: Use your dog's actual weight for the individual product: under 25 lb, 2 chews per day; 25 lb and over, 3 chews per day. For toy breeds under 10 lb, start with 1 chew daily and increase to 2. Give daily by hand or with food. Always provide fresh water.

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.

Probiotic Chews are labeled: For dogs' gut wellness. Each 2.5 g chew lists five probiotic strains at 500 million CFU each, for a total of 2.5 billion CFU, plus inulin 100 mg and pumpkin powder 125 mg.

Joint + Mobility Chews are labeled: Support your dog's active lifestyle. Each 2.5 g chew lists glucosamine HCl 250 mg, chondroitin sulfate 125 mg, MSM 125 mg, green-lipped mussel 125 mg and turmeric extract 50 mg. Review the complete ingredients, allergens and directions for the individual product. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The current PawBite labels do not specify a minimum starting age or a breed-specific preventive schedule. Ask your veterinarian whether an individual product is appropriate for your dog, especially for puppies or dogs with diagnosed conditions or medications. Follow that product's label directions.