When your Shih Tzu is pregnant you want to ensure that she is cared for to the best of your abilities. Keeping her clean during this time is a great way to ensure you do this.   Can Shih Tzu Take A Bath While Pregnant? Shih Tzu can take a bath while pregnant. As long as you handle her with care, ensure that she is not distressed during this time, and … [Read more...]

Summertime is a great time for taking your pet to the nearby lake or pool to get in some refreshing water fun. But what if your dog won’t enjoy it? Do Shih Tzu know how to swim? Is it safe to participate in water activities with them? Below are tips for everything you need to know about Shih Tzu swimming, to make sure summer is just as fun (and safe!) for y … [Read more...]

Some Shih Tzu owners mistakenly believe that Dewclaws on their dog must be removed! They forget to take some critical facts into consideration. Let’s go over why you should carefully consider things like the amount of pain and distress it would cause a Shih Tzu, especially an adult, and also the necessity of removal... Do Shih Tzu Have D … [Read more...]

Shih Tzus are dogs and dogs are wild animals that have been domesticated! It is in their very nature sometimes to kill other, smaller animals such as rats so yes, Shih Tzus can and do kill rats.  It's very important to know the risks of a Shih Tzu killing and potentially eating a rat! Do Shih Tzu Kill Rats? More often than not, a Shih Tzu killing & eating a … [Read more...]