When Do Shih Tzu Puppies Stop Growing? There are several distinct stages to a shih tzu puppy’s development, which I’ll come to later in this post, but to get to the point and answer your question, “When do shih tzu puppies stop growing?”, the answer is that although full adult Continue Reading
Health and Fitness
The best advice on how to keep your shih tzu in good health and in peak fitness.
Shih Tzu Common Health Problems
First, A Word About Shih Tzu Common Health Problems In this post, you will find a few details about shih tzu common health problems, the illnesses, ailments and diseases that are most likely to affect the shih tzu breed. These are diseases and problems that your shih tzu could suffer Continue Reading
Shih Tzu And Eye Problems
Shih Tzu And Eye Problems What is it with shih tzu and eye problems? The comparatively flat face of the shih tzu, together with the shallow eye sockets and protruding eyes leads to several potential eye problems, particularly regarding injuries to the cornea. Once the surface of this protective layer Continue Reading
Is CBD Oil Good For Dogs? – The Story So Far
The Jury Is Still Out On This One Now that there has been a relaxation in the cannabis and marijuana laws in many parts of the world, there has been a growing interest in cannabis products. You cannot view a pet-related website these days where a banner ad for CBD Continue Reading
Shih Tzu Paw Problems – How To Cope With Them
Identifying Shih Tzu Paw Problems If a shih tzu is suffering from problems in the paw area the first indications for the owner are likely to be excessive licking of the paw which may be accompanied by chewing or biting in the same area. There may be a swelling and Continue Reading
Should You Neuter Your Dog? – The Dilemma Faced By All Shih Tzu Owners
What It Means Should you neuter your dog? Every shih tzu owner must agonise over this decision, a decision that must be made considering what is right for that particular dog. First, let’s make it clear what is involved. Neutering is the act of surgically removing part of a dog’s Continue Reading
How To Groom A Shih Tzu Dog – Easy Home Grooming You Can Do
“How To Groom A Shih Tzu Dog” is third post of a series of three linked articles aimed at helping you keep your shih tzu in peak condition. The first two, “How Often Should You Bathe A Shih Tzu?” and “How To Bathe A Shih Tzu Dog For Healthy Skin Continue Reading
How To Bathe A Shih Tzu Dog For Healthy Skin And Coat
As I said in my previous post “How Often Should You Bathe A Shih Tzu?”, there’s a little more to bathing your shih tzu than just immersing him in water and drying him off if you want his skin and coat to remain in a healthy condition. Before I show Continue Reading
How Often Should You Bathe A Shih Tzu?
Don’t Do Too Much How often should you bathe a shih tzu? It’s a very good question. You may feel like bathing your shih tzu every time you come back from walkies and he has mud on his paws. Or maybe he rolls around in the dirt a lot and Continue Reading
What Can Shih Tzu Not Eat? – Malevolent Morsels Revealed
What Can Shih Tzu Not Eat? There are those that will feed their pets with the same food that they eat themselves, perhaps while sitting at the table tossing the odd tidbit to a begging shih tzu or sharing human treats with their best friend. This is likely to be Continue Reading