Each time a female goes through her heat cycle, her hormones cause a growth of nourishing cells to line the walls of the uterus. This becomes a lush environment for the development of a raging bacterial infection that can progress rapidly into a critical emergency that may require surgery.
Pyometra can happen to any female dog, but it seems to be more common in Silkys. Diabetes mellitus is a fairly common disease in dogs. Any breed can be affected, but Silkys have an above average incidence.
Dogs with diabetes are unable to regulate the metabolism of sugars and require daily insulin injections. It is a serious condition and one that is important to diagnose and treat as early as possible.
Symptoms include increased eating, drinking, and urination, along with weight loss. If he shows signs, we will conduct lab tests to determine if he has this condition and discuss treatment options with you.
Treatment requires a serious commitment of time and resources. Well regulated diabetic dogs today have the same life expectancy as other canines. There are a few different types of stones that can form in the kidney or in the bladder, and Silky Terriers are more likely to develop them than other breeds. Call us immediately! Teeth abnormalities are often genetically induced and are relatively common in dogs, especially in purebred dogs like your Silky.
An overbite or underbite is called a malocclusion, or a bad bite. Oligodontia is a condition where only a few teeth are present. Misaligned teeth can also occur and cause lots of problems, but can usually be corrected with braces or extractions. Yes, dogs can get braces!
There are three types of seizures in dogs: reactive, secondary, and primary. Secondary seizures are the result of a brain tumor, stroke, or trauma. If no other cause can be found, the disease is called primary, or idiopathic epilepsy. This problem is often an inherited condition, with Silky Terriers commonly afflicted.
If your friend is prone to seizures, they will usually begin between six months and three years of age. An initial diagnostic workup may help find the cause. Lifelong medication is usually necessary to help keep seizures under control, with periodic blood testing required to monitor side effects and effectiveness.
Note the length of the seizure, and call us or an emergency hospital. Mast cell tumors are a particularly nasty type of skin cancer found more often in Silky Terriers, and the sooner they are surgically removed the better. Trouble is, they often look just like other kinds of skin lumps and lesions, some of which are harmful, and others not.
All suspicious lumps should be tested and any questionable lump should be surgically removed as soon as possible. Many cancers are cured by surgically removing them, so early detection and removal is critical.
In humans, an allergy to pollen, mold, or dust makes people sneeze and their eyes itch. In dogs, rather than sneeze, allergies make their skin itchy. Commonly, the feet, belly, folds of the skin, and ears are most affected. Symptoms typically start between the ages of one and three and can get worse every year. Licking the paws, rubbing the face, and frequent ear infections are the most common signs.
The good news is that there are many treatment options available for this condition. Your Silky is susceptible to different kinds of skin infections and diseases. One of them is caused by yeast Malassezia dermatitis. When it infects the ears, it causes itching, redness, and brown waxy discharge. On the skin, it leads to greasy, hairless areas, especially on the neck and throat, with a characteristic odor. Underlying causes such as allergies together with this infection increase his itchiness and discomfort.
The earlier you call to have skin problems checked out, the less likely it is that you will end up caring for an itchy, bald, smelly dog.
Silky Terriers generally begin to break up around six months of age. Puppies that change color earlier often turn silver or light blue. Puppies that break at an older age usually turn dark blue. These small dogs maintain a deep, rich tan color around the face, which includes the muzzle, cheeks, and lower part of the ears. This deep, rich tan color also tends to linger on your legs, feet, and around the rear end area. The training information I've learned from Cesar has helped tremulously.
We were owners of Yorkie sisters for 18 years, and treated them like children. Not a good idea. What a difference. He's not only a great dog; he's filled the sizeable hole in our hearts left by the Yorkies we lost. She is 1 year and 5 months old in this picture.
She's loving and smart She's a Silky Terrier and thinks she's a big dog I love her! Phoebe, a 2-year-old Silky residing in Selangor, Malaysia. Phoebe loves to play with the cats and sleeps with them. Phoebe and the cats are truly loved by their owner, who is currently pursuing her studies in Pet Grooming. Play Dog Trivia! Description The Silky Terrier, also called the Sydney Terrier, is a small, fine-boned, moderately low-set dog.
Temperament This loving, little terrier is very intelligent, courageous and alert. Height, Weight Height: 9 - 10 inches 23 - 25 cm Females are generally smaller than males. Health Problems Generally healthy. Living Conditions The Silky Terrier is good for apartment life. Exercise The Silky Terrier is full of energy and needs to go on daily walks.
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No notes for slide. Different ages of Silky Terriers 1. They can only smell and feel their mothers. Pictured is a very rare 9 pup litter 3. Their adult color is being to be very easy to see. I consider it the ideal puppy stage for anyone. They will develop mussel and body mass until 1 year. Females come into their first heat at 6 to 8 months.
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