Saying good-bye to your dog for a few minutes or six hours should be non-eventful, but for some dogs, a distressing panic sets in. It is heartbreaking for both owner and pet, and there are various reasons for it. Let’s look at what leads up to separation anxiety in dogs, and what can be done about it. What is separation anxiety in dogs? It is important to be able to tel … [Read more...]
Hypothyroidism in dogs – Is it life threatening? Can it be cured?
What is hypothyroidism in dogs Is a common disorder that is defined as the lack of secretion of hormones by the thyroid gland. This condition is seen in large breeds of dogs and medium size dogs, it is less common in small breeds, it happens in mid-aged and elderly dogs ( between 2-10 years old). Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by a decreased … [Read more...]
Does neutering a dog change his personality? Is it really necessary?
A good question for which everyone has a different answer. From anecdotes to scientific studies, the question of neutering raises some difficult questions. Yes, we all know that there are far too many puppies and kittens born every day -- by some estimates, there are seven puppies and kittens born for every human in the United States. Such a rate leads to overcrowded pounds and … [Read more...]
Loss of appetite in dogs – Is my Fur baby sick or just not willing to eat?
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!" Why Is My Shih Tzu Not Eating How to motivate a dog to eat? Good nutrition is essential in pet care. High quality nutrition plays a key role is making your dog grow healthily. It is also important to feed your dog … [Read more...]
Hair Loss in Shih Tzu -A Bald Shih Tzu is A 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, pathologic hair loss or alopecia is intense, and can affect dogs at any age and … [Read more...]
