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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Shih Tzu with severe allergies ; NuVet plus for allergy dogs; | 11/3/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: I have been reading your post, but I want to make sure I do what is best for my dog, Nicky. He is 5 ... A: Yes, the NuVet plus is for allergy dogs! It helps to re-build a low immune system and helps the ... | ||
| new born shih tzu | 9/25/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: my dog just had puppies 4hrs ago but the puppies don't want to eat yet from the mom. What can i do ... A: Many times they just want to sleep. Give it a little more time. Keep them warm and try to ... | ||
| Shih Tzu mating and vitamin e ; NuVet Plus and shih tzu | 9/24/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: my 18 month old female is in heat, and my 7 year old male is trying to mate with her but they never ... A: You can give the male some vitamin E.. ( They both can have the NuVET Plus Supplement: ) - YOU ... | ||
| Shih Tzu home-cooking for pet's kidney stones; Alternatives for Hill's Dog food; | 9/5/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: ...Sammie my seven year old Shih Zu has kidney and bladder problems. very high counts . Has been on ... A: Hi Pat, I have a recipe that's an Altrnative to the Hills u/d and Hills w/d ; Please contct me here ... | ||
| Shih Tzu questions; shih tzu supplements; | 7/8/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: the other 5 have been doing fine but this week one of the boys has become really snuffly I took him ... A: Silver for pets: Follow up with Marie here: mpmaltese@gmail.com I welcome your questions here at ... | ||
| Shih tzu puppy | 7/6/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: We were given a Shih tzu puppy. He's almost 5 months old. A few days I have noticed a small twitch ... A: You may want the Vet to give this baby a good exam. Sounds like muscle spasms? Please see the Vet. ... | ||
| shih tzu slowing down; | 7/5/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: have a eight year old female she has been slowing down alot lately .i have noticed when we go for ... A: Yes, I would cut some of her walk time. I am sure she can still exercise on a regular basis. Cut ... | ||
| bladder surgery pain in shih tzu ; recipes for Hill's rx food alternative; | 6/27/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: I have a shih tzu that is 7 years old. He had bladder stone surgery two weeks ago and since the ... A: Alternative to Hill's RX dog food or Royal Canin dog food ; Struvites , stones in Shih tzu; Please ... | ||
| bladder surgery pain in shih tzu ; recipes for Hill's rx food alternative; | 6/27/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: I have a shih tzu that is 7 years old. He had bladder stone surgery two weeks ago and since the ... A: Poor little Shih tzu! Yes, the pain can last up to 30 days. It should become less and less over ... | ||
| Maltese Shih Tzus pooing herself | 6/18/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: Our dog is 12 years old and is now constantly pooing and its getting all over her hair. She doesn't ... A: I think your are right about age. You may want to bring a stool sample by the Vet to check for a ... | ||
| 2 yr shih tzu bad back pain only eat sittin up by had feed, terrible tremble | 6/11/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: my lil Sasha is a chronic jumper, of my 36" bed every morning over the 15" baby gate(30 or 40 times ... A: Wow, Poor little Sasha! Yes, it does sound like pain. With all the tests you have had done that is ... | ||
| shih tzu with allergies; itchy shih tzu; constant licking; | 5/24/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: your posts are very helpful. I just adopted a 4 year old Shih Tzus. She licks her vagina ... A: shih tzu NuVet vitamins for itchy dogs; Probiotics - Let me know how you do with my ideas. You are ... | ||
| NuVet and Cranberry supplements for pets; | 5/21/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: Boo is a 5 yr old Shih Tzu, 15 lbs, normal build, has been a perfect dog, she has only ever had 1 ... A: Dog food alternatives to Hill's Rx diet; Special supplements for shih tzu: Keep me posted... ARE ... | ||
| Shih tzu feeding ; shih tzu vitamins; | 5/16/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: My male shih tzu is one year old. He weighs 17lbs.Med frame. I feed him Buffalo Blue dry food with ... A: No rawhides for shih tzu; NuVet Plus vitamin for shih tzu: KEEP me posted.... Hope you boy is doing ... | ||
| Shih tzu NuVET and Baby Shampoo; | 5/14/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: When can I bath my shih tze after she has delivered her pups. The pups are three weeks old and she ... A: you can bath her with a Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo.... AS for flea control: I would use only ... | ||
| Shih Tzu with rash that doesn't itch ; nuvet and PEARLS; | 3/12/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: I have a 9 yr old spayed female Shih Tzu. She is 20 lbs and is fairly active for that age. She ... A: Glad you have seen a Vet for this. Also, that's great that they have done some testing and blood ... | ||
| ruptured disk natural healing; shih tzu back injury; | 3/10/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: Our 6 year old shih tzu just got diagnosed with a ruptured disk, he has been kenneled for the last 2 ... A: I would love to work with you. Please call me tomorrow ( 3/12) between 9 and Noon- My number is ... | ||
| ruptured disk natural healing; shih tzu back injury; | 3/10/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: Our 6 year old shih tzu just got diagnosed with a ruptured disk, he has been kenneled for the last 2 ... A: It takes time to heal. I am sure some of the swelling is starting to be reduced by the medications ... | ||
| Shih Tzu - odd behavior | 2/22/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: My 4 year old (rescued- age approx) has started staring at nothing, or turning her head as if she is ... A: Have the Vet do some blood work on her. It may be that she has a low grade Temp and infection? ... | ||
| dry eye in Shih Tzu ; Itchy Shih Tzus use NuVET: | 2/20/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: that describes my Shih tzu Molly. She started about a week ago and this will last until frost, lets ... A: Dry Eye care for canines; Drops for Dry eye; Shih Tzu bites paws; Hi Valerie, Try not to remove ... | ||
| stool eating try zucchini; Pet Supplements for poop eating; | 2/19/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: We have a nine month old shih tzu she is eating her stool every chance she. gets. We have tried the ... A: Zucchini works for dogs that eat poop******* My Dog eats his poop; stool eating, try this ... | ||
| urinating in house; http://bulldogvitamins.blogspot.com/ | 2/1/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: We adopted 2 9 year old shih tzu's in in June 2010. They were paper trained. They are housebroken ... A: That was Wonderful of you to adopt two older shih tzu doggies! Thanks for adopting. I wish more ... | ||
| My Shihtzu smells terrible, even after being groomed! | 1/19/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: my Shih tzu smells terrible everyday. I think I've tried everything and he still stinks. I see other ... A: ( Keep me posted- I love follow-ups ) ; Shih Tzu Odor and Yeast; NuVet Supplements for yeast; Hi ... | ||
| muscle spams in maltese; | 1/15/2011 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: My 1 year old shih tuz/Malteese holds his front right leg/paw up and then falls over. I rub his leg ... A: Are you sure it is not a luxating patella ( trick knee)??? Can you tell me how long this ? spasm has ... | ||
| Shih Tzu Breeding | 12/28/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: I am getting a puppy her adult weight is going to be around 5 pounds. I have a male that is about ... A: Sounds like your girl will be a small Shih Tzu. You will want to have the female tested for genetic ... | ||
| shih tzu pancreatitis; dog food recipes for pancreatitis; | 12/8/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: My 12yr old shih tzu has pancreatitis and a high bilirubin count. He as been treated at a vet ... A: Oh, Poor little Shih tzu ; It is hard to get them to eat because there is so much pain and ... | ||
| shih tzu medicaitons and feeding ; shih tzu antibiotics; | 12/6/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: Im having a shih tzue dog that is 8 month old and she just had her eye operation.The dog is not ... A: giving a dog medications; shih tzu won't take her medicaiton; shih tzu medications; Hello Ashwin; ... | ||
| shih tzu feeding ; shih tzu potty training; shih tzu training; | 11/30/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: hi my 2 months old shih tzu mahogany always pee is that normal? when i feed him every morning her ... A: shih tzu puppy; shih tzu potty training ; shih tzu UTI; shih tzu immunizations ; shih tzu care ; ... | ||
| shih tzu UTI ; shih tzu blood in urine; colloidal silver shih tzu dosage; | 11/29/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: Hey, my Shih Tzu mix is a fixed female who is three years old and a little less than ten pounds. ... A: Herbs for pets; shih tzu supplements - cranberry ; cranberry for canine; struvites ; Shih Tzu ... | ||
| shih-tzu valerian dosage ; valerian herbs for pets; NuVet for pets; | 11/26/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: Maggie is a 7 year old female shih-tzu. She is very sweet and laid back. Well, on September 8, 2010 ... A: Valerian canine dosage; Valerian herbs for dogs; valerian herbs for pets; anxiety and valerian for ... | ||
| shih tzu joint problems; shih tzu luxating patella; | 11/19/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: Just adopted a Shih Tzu mix rescue dog. He's been diagnosed with luxating knee caps and "scrambles" ... A: Yeast infection in Shih Tzu ; Shih tzu health; Shih tzu with luxating patella; shih tzu with trick ... | ||
| Adopted Rescue Age | 10/23/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: I just adopted a shih tzu or shih tzu mix from the humane society on October 12th. I was told she ... A: Well, Thank You for adopting a rescue dog!! ************ good for you ************ This dog may come ... | ||
| rashes on the inside of her back legs. | 8/31/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: i have a 11.5 lb female shih tzu. she is ten years old. she has a rash on the front part of her back ... A: Could she have come in contact with anything new? I am wondering if you have changed anything in her ... | ||
| heat | 8/21/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: my 16 month old shih-tzu has never had her first heat. is that normal? could there be something ... A: My little Maltese did not come into season "heat" until about that age. Give it a little more time. ... | ||
| SHIH TZU ANAL SWOLLEN | 8/1/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: My 3yr old shih tzu anal area is swollen, just noticed it this morning and this is the first time it ... A: .. It may be an anal sac infection or a prolapsed anal sac. Give this baby a warm water bath and ... | ||
| skin rash on dogs stomach | 7/31/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: I thought it was just dried dirt so I started to pick it off of his fur. I then noticed little areas ... A: You're right that it may be related to the heat and humidity. Try placing some Corn Starch baby ... | ||
| dog food recipes: All Bran Cereal for dogs; | 5/31/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: Ms. Peppers Thank you for answering my question concerning my 3 yr old Shih Tzu that has light ... A: Shih Tzu anal glad infection; constipation in canine; Anal gland troubles? Try Kellog's All Bran ... | ||
| Skin color of Shih Tzu; color changes and dry skin? | 5/22/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: I have a 3yr old Shih Tuz, weight 17.5 and large frame,his color when we fist got him dark brown and ... A: shih tzu skin color changes; Hi Almedia, I don't believe this is normal skin for a shih tzu. What ... | ||
| Seperation anxiety of shih tzu ; | 5/11/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: My family and I just adopted a 10 mo. old Shih tzu named Peaches on Saturday, 5-8-10. She belonged ... A: How about a laundry room or bathroom with a baby gate. She may like the larger space. Place her ... | ||
| shih tzu blood in urine; | 5/1/2010 | The Shih Tzu Lady - you can -mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com |
| Q: my 19 month old shih tzu weighs 10 lbs. she has been spaded i noticed some pinkish blood when she ... A: shih tzu blood in urine ; UTI in shih tzu dog; Hi Vicky, Sounds like it may be a urinary infection. ... | ||
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