It can be scary when your Shih Tzu is throwing up. Even scarier if you find your Shih Tzu is throwing up a lot. You can’t simply ask him or her what is wrong! And you don’t always want to run to the vet if it’s not an emergency. There are many reasons why your Shih Tzu may be vomiting. Let’s get into why your Shih Tzu may be throwing up or dry heaving a lot, a … [Read more...]
Why Does My Shih Tzu Lick the Air? [Explained for Beginners]
Repetitive behavior in a Shih Tzu dog can indicate a problem. It may be cleaning his muzzle of food debris, or it may be due to being anxious or fearful. When we observe a dog licking the air, we should be alert and ask why. Why Does My Shih Tzu Lick the Air? When your Shih Tzu dog licks the air nonstop, it is possible that your dog is feeling unwell and … [Read more...]
Can Shih Tzus Drink Yakult? [Important Facts]
Maintaining your dog's healthy gut can mean all the difference in making sure your Shih Tzu has a long healthy life. Now, you may be asking “how do I maintain my dog’s healthy gut?” The answer is quite simple, giving your dog a firm dose of Yakult two to three times a week will strengthen your dog’s overall health. Can Shih Tzu Drink Ya … [Read more...]
Do Shih Tzus Drool? [Explained for Beginners]
There is nothing you can do to completely stop your furry friend from drooling. However, there are many courses of action you can take to prevent the drooling from ruining your furniture and signs to look out for where drooling may be a cause of concern. Do Shih Tzus Drool? Like all dogs, Shih Tzus have a habit of drooling. But when does drooling start to become a cause of … [Read more...]
Do Shih Tzu Have Dewclaws? [Your Ultimate Guide]
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...]
