Why shouldn't I pick up my adult Yorkie by the scruff of its neck?

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Is it ok to pick my adult yorkie up by the scruff of his neck? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 4 years and 10 months old | 9 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This could potentially cause damage to his cervical spine and discomfort and I personally would consider it not necessary at all. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

Why shouldn't I pick up my adult Yorkie by the scruff of its neck?

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