Is there anything more worrying To a dog parent than Loss of appetite in dogs? No There isn’t!. Because the first thing that comes to mind is “My baby is sick!” How to motivate a dog to eat? Good nutrition is essential in pet care. High quality nutrition plays a key role is making […]
Grain Free Dog Food – Is it Really better for my Dog? Here’s the REAL Truth!
Is rice a grain? Let us get this confusing question out of the way first. Many people are unsure if rice is a grain or not. The answer is yes, rice is a cereal grain. African rice (Oryza glaberrima) and Asian rice (Oryza sativa), are both grasses and rice is the seed. Hundreds of millions […]
Low Fat Dog Food Is this another Fad Diet? or does it have Real Benefits?
Simply copying your Weight watchers diet plan, for Low Fat Dog Food will simply not work!!! If the need arises to make changes to your Shih Tzu’s diet, your vet may talk with you about choosing a food with lower fat content than your normal brand. It is important to talk any dietary changes over with […]
Hair loss in Shih Tzu – Serious condition that needs to be treated early!!!
First, pet parents need to differentiate between seasonal hair loss or moults and pathologic hair loss, in dogs, moults occur twice a year, in spring and in autumn, in which dogs lose some of their old hair and grow new hair, this helps dogs adapt to the climate and stay in good shape. In contrast, […]
Shih Tzu Toys – Your pet has ONLY a very few possessions!
Dogs and humans have many traits and needs in common. We require love, food, water, sleep, relaxation, and playtime to be at our very best. Playtime is perhaps even more important in our pets because it gives them the opportunity to find constructive outlets for their energy, and keeps boredom from setting in. Compared to […]
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Parvo In Dogs – The definitive Guide
What Is Parvo In Dogs? Parvo Virus In Dogs Canine parvovirus (CPV), as the name suggests, is a viral infection that is highly contagious in dogs. It’s part of the Parvoviridae virus family. The CPV initially infects the lymphoid tissue in the throat of a dog after it has been swallowed. It replicates here before […]
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Canine Distemper-The Dog Killer! [Please Read THIS before putting your Dog to sleep!!!]
What Is Canine Distemper? Distemper is a viral disease/infection that affects a whole host of species, such as dogs, wolves, coyotes and foxes. Despite being commonly called Canine Distemper, it also affects animals outwith the canine family, such as raccoons, wild cats, ferrets, pandas, skunks and many more. It’s also possible for it to cross […]
How to Prevent my Shih Tzu eating poo?
Large or small, dogs are man’s best friend. There are numerous breeds considered more in demand than others, and unsurprisingly, the Shih Tzu is at the top of the list. Weighing in at nine to sixteen pounds on average, this adorable dog gives just as much love as they receive. What most owners do not […]
How to control fleas and ticks on dogs? And the critical dangers if you don’t!
Fleas and especially ticks on dogs, are common external parasites are that live on the skin. They are small arthropods that suck the blood of domestic animals. In addition to the discomfort they cause to pets, fleas and ticks can transmit serious diseases in their saliva. So it is important to prevent these parasites. All […]
