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| barking and sleeping at night | 7/20/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: We got our puppy shih tzu last Monday. From the very first night, he would sleep in his bed all ...
A: Oh Boy! In Mom's bed! That's what this little one wanted you to do. I do undersand you need your ...
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| Eye Concern | 7/17/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: I just purchased a 16 week old Shih Tzus puppy. I noticed on his left eye that the white of his eye ...
A: Can you take him into the vet. He may have an eye lid problem... this breed is prone to eye ...
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| Choosing breed for allergy sufferer | 7/13/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: What's the difference between Llaso Apso dogs and Shih Tzu dogs? I've been told that Shih Tzu is a ...
A: The American Shih Tzu club claims that no breed is NON allergic to all. Yes, the Shih Tzu sheds ...
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| Our dog does not want to eat | 6/23/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: Our dog has a problem that she does not want to eat. She also does not want to go out for a walk. ...
A: I am wondering if Penny will eat some home cooked dog food? You can try a few and see if she likes ...
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| shih tzu's health | 6/10/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: Well this isn't really related to just shih tzus breed only, it probably happens to other dogs as ...
A: Well, it can be a foreign object under the skin such as, sand, dirt, or even a stinger. Also, it ...
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| shih tzu's health | 6/10/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: Well this isn't really related to just shih tzus breed only, it probably happens to other dogs as ...
A: Yes Mary, it could be a bug bit that has become infected. You can clean it with some hydrogen ...
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| Shih Tzu with rash/irritation | 6/9/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: Our 2yo Shih Tzu has redness and irritation on his back end, mostly around his tail (all the way ...
A: Your dog had a chronic infection... Maggots do not happen in 2 days. It takes some time for this ...
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| Scratching.... | 6/8/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: I have a 8-10 week old pup and he constantly scratches, I've started giving him a bath everyone ...
A: Great: If you need any more help, please ask. Thanks for your question! Marie Hi Stephen: ...
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| Shih Tzu with rash/irritation | 6/6/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: Our 2yo Shih Tzu has redness and irritation on his back end, mostly around his tail (all the way ...
A: I had you e-mail the photos to my personal account. I did take a look but could not see all that ...
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| no mother for our puppies | 5/31/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: I have five 5 week old Shih Tzu puppies that have no mother. Their mother died of snake bites and I ...
A: Melody: I am so sorry about the mom! So sad! You can feed them the Canned puppy formula for 3 or ...
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| My shih-tzu at bedtime | 5/26/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: We brought home a nine-week old shih-tzu puppy two days ago. For the past two nights we've had maybe ...
A: Try some of this: To make him feel comfortable in his new environment... How about you try ...
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| HAIR | 5/21/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: HOW LONG WILL A SHIH-ZU/MALTESE CROSS'S HAIR GROW
A: Well, most of this mix will grow about the length of a shih tzu.... both are very close . The two ...
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| 2 year old shih tzu sudden death | 5/20/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: Our shih tzu Mr Boo all of a sudden started yelping like he was in extreme pain then he quit ...
A: Oh No! I am sooooo sorry for your loss! I would have said a collapsed trachea but the CPR did ...
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| shitzu | 5/20/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: i had my shitzu clipped on thursday and he is really having a rough time right now it seems like he ...
A: Oh No, poor baby ... Is this a new groomer or a new grooming assistant? Why so close of a cut... A ...
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| 19 month old shih tzu problems!! | 5/19/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: My Shih Tzu is sooo stubborn! I know it's part of their breed, but I can't handle it anymore! How do ...
A: I would love to help you and your little shih tzu! Please get back to me with the answers to my ...
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| Breeding | 5/19/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: What is the ideal age to begin breeding my shih tzu?.I have a male 2year old and a female who is ...
A: Please make sure your female shih tzu is at least 15 months old before you breed her...please. You ...
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| aggressive behavior since grroming | 5/19/2008 | Marie Peppers |
Q: I have two male Shih Tzus ages 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 that recently had to be shaved because they were so ...
A: Wow Carrie: this sounds awful! I am so sorry you all are going thru this. The matted areas on ...
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| Tie | 12/29/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: My Shih Tzu's tied once (rear to rear) but it only lasted about 5 minutes if that. It was on my ...
A: The time the tie last does not mean much just that they tied, and not they do not have to tie to ...
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| shivering shih tzu | 12/29/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: i have a 5 week old shih tzu pup that is shivering, coughing a little and not that active ...
A: At this age those are signs of so many things that it is important you take the puppy to the vet ...
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| Six Week old Shih Tzu health concern | 12/29/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: We added a six week old Shih Tzu puppy for Christmas to our family (48 hours ago).Do you think this ...
A: you can try giving her some rice cereal in with the baby food for bulk and I would try giving her ...
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| Six Week old Shih Tzu health concern | 12/28/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: We added a six week old Shih Tzu puppy for Christmas to our family (48 hours ago).Do you think this ...
A: First things first, I don't understand why the breeder even allowed the puppy out the door at 6 ...
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| yeast infection | 12/27/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: I have an 8 yr old female Shih Tzu with a yeast infection. She is being given 15 mg Fluconazole ...
A: You can try feeding her plain yogurt with her food. Also make sure you dry her completely after ...
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| shivering shih tzu | 12/21/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: I have a two year old shih tzu that has started shivering in the evenings. She has been doing this ...
A: I would take her to the vet and have her thyroid and her sugar levels tested. Also since all the ...
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| puppy | 12/21/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: I am 13 years old and wanted to know the pros and cons of having a Shih Tzu puppy. Hannah
A: Hannah Pros: Shih Tzu are very loving and affectionate and make excellent house pets and are good ...
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| My 2 yr old Shitzu in heat | 12/18/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: She just ended her cycle on December 12th is when the bleeding stopped. Then she had a light ...
A: Yes, her vulva will stay swollen it will gradually go back down as her heat cycle ends. It is ...
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| puppy just gave birth | 12/18/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: my puppy just gave birth on dec. 07,2007, she had 2 puppies, and one female and the second is a ...
A: How old is the female that you just bred? When have her heat cycles been running (every 6 months, 9 ...
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| My 2 yr old Shitzu in heat | 12/18/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: She just ended her cycle on December 12th is when the bleeding stopped. Then she had a light ...
A: Nikki-Just because the bleeding has stopped does not mean her heat cycle has ended. The heat cycle ...
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| Shitz vs Lahsa | 12/17/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: What is the difference? We rescused one or the other and just curious as to what differences are. ...
A: Please go to www.akc.org and pull up Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu in the breed standards and you will be ...
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| 3yrs. old female shih tzu Pregnant | 12/16/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: I have a 3yr. old female and a 15mon. old male shih Tzu. they have mated twice. the first time they ...
A: Check her vulva to see if it is still swollen, also the first signs at this stage are usually ...
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| ShihTzu mating | 12/13/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: I am the owner of a male and female Shih Tzu. The bitch not 2 years old yet, is in heat again - ...
A: They will mate as long as the bitch is accepting of the male (fertile and or ovulating)I usually ...
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| conception day?? | 12/13/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: If I had my bitch with the stud for two weeks, how will I know when to start counting for her due ...
A: You should count from the first tie or A.I. (artificial insemination) 58-63 days and if she has not ...
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| pregnant shih tzu | 12/8/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: my pregnant shih tzu is about 5 weeks gone but all she wants to do is sleep,is this normal. ANSWER: ...
A: You should stop the mild yes and the diarrhea could also be coming from the placenta that she ate ...
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| bathroom | 12/8/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: My shih tzu has tried to use the bathroom the past two days but nothing comes out. Her feces gets ...
A: she sounds a bit constipated, you can try giving her a little soap suds enema. Have you changed her ...
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| ? pregnant or not | 12/5/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: I have a female Shitzu who will be 3 in May, she was able to tie with a male Shitzu several times ...
A: If it was successful then her vulva would still be slightly swollen, you should be noticing ...
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| Shih Tzu/Jackets? | 12/5/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: My husband thinks it's absolutely ridiculous to put a coat on our Shih Tzu (who turned 1 yesterday). ...
A: If you have her completely cut down than yes you should protect her from the elements when taking ...
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| full trem shih-tzu preg. | 12/4/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: what is the longest my shih-tzu can be pregnant? can they go over the 58-65days pregnant?
A: Normal is 58-63 days. Begin Taking RECTAL Temperature at day 57! Normal dog temperature is 101-102 ...
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| breeding my shitzu | 12/4/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: How old should my male shitzu be before i try to breed him with another shitzu?
A: The age at which dogs reach sexual maturity depends to a large extent on their breed. Small breeds ...
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| New puppy questions | 11/30/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: I currently have a resident Shih Tzu, Kai (pet only), and have been speaking with a breeder ...
A: There are many conflicting arguments on hernias but I would take the puppy to a vet within 48 hours ...
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| Successful Conception??? | 11/30/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: I have a couple questions. My female started bleeding today, but I noticed her vulvae a bit swolen ...
A: Your best and most reliable way to find out when to breed her is an ovulation test and that is ...
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| food | 11/28/2007 | Deanna Isenhour |
Q: I have just rescued two shi tzu dogs from a kennel...2 yrs old, brother(15 lobs) and sister(7 lbs). ...
A: There are so many diets out there and because of the food scare not too long ago a lot of breeders ...
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