Shih Tzu Questions and Answers
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Will My New Puppy make Friends with My Older Shih Tzu?  
My male is 5 years old and the new puppy is a female. He seems like he is jealous and he has even growled at her. Will this change??? Will they become …

new puppy make friends with older shih tuz  
my male is 5 years old and the new puppy is a female.He seems like he is jealous and he has even growled at her. Will this change??? will they become friends …

My 6yr old and allergies, i think? 
My dog has allergies that I don't know what to do. I have taken him to several vets and everything seems to be a temporary fix. He has fur gone, chews …

Needing Advice for My Shih tzu's Constipation and Narrow Intestines 
I recently adopted an 8 year old female shitzu and she is chronically constipated. Took her to vet, did Xrays, and Barrium. Vet said her intestines are …

How can I stop my dog from barking and trying to bite passer bys? 
My Bella is a sweet dog until somebody passes by us and also when she sees somebody in the yard or anywhere near the house. How can I correct this behavior? …

he growls and snarls if we pet him while he has a treat..can we correct? 
My question: I just adopted a 7 yr old shi tzu and he growls and snarls if we try to pet him when he has a treat. Can this be corrected as my boyfriend …

How can I get my Shih Tzu to poop outside when its cold out. 
I will take Gizmo out and he will pee without a problem but has a problem pooping when its so cold out. I don't blame him but I am not sure what to do. …

how much do they eat? 
How much do Shihtzus eat and how often?

AGE OF FULL GROWN SHIH TZU? 
how old is a fully grown shih tzu? When can a male be neutered ? How much does it usually cost? thank you.

our shih tzu scratches alot 
Our dog bailey is 4 yrs old she scratches and chews on herself all the time. We put her on a grain free diet a couple months ago, even her treats are grain …

His paws suddenly stained a brown color and he does not lick them 
In December of 2011 suddenly my 5 yr. old shih Tzu's hair on his paws turned brown. His groomer said it was because he licks his feet; others say the …

at what age could they take a shower 
So we got a 3 week old Shi Tzu and we need as much information as possible

My shin tzu has alays been aggressive and grumpy, he's getting worse with age and recently bit my dad, What should we do?  
He growls when anyone tries to touch him or pick him up. He has never liked getting picked up but recently we can't even pet him. He snarks furiously …

dog itches a lot  
Our 3 yr old itches a lot,been checked and treated for fleas. Is this a food issue? We now feed her honest kitchen brand ...any suggestions?

Tongue hangs out of her mouth 
I am getting a shih tzu from a breeder and will be bring her home when she is 9 weeks old. She is very tiny and the runt of the litter. The breeder estimates …

Aggressiveness, cowering, night/angry pooping, matted fur on his belly  
I just adopted a male shih tzu back in january. when we first got him he was very aggressive and did not like to be touched at all. the longer we have …

New puppy 
i have a three year old male shih tzu. He's very loving and friendly but my boyfriend and i think he needs a friend so we found out the next litter from …

tear stain removal 
Question: My white female has red tear stains. How do I remove them? Our Answer: Tear stains on the face of your beautiful furbaby can be …

tear stains& paw licking 
my female shih tzu is getting tear stains. I switched her from royal canine have tried other foods but still staining. She had none with royal canine …

Flea Allergy? 
We have been fighting for years now with what we think is a flea allergy in our Shihtzu, but now are wondering if it might be a food allergy. We feed …

Why wont my 8month old Shih Tzu bark?  
I just bought a Shih Tzu, but she wont bark. Not even if she's pinched. Could she be sick?

Fur changing color 
My Shih Tzu, Spike, is black and white with a little grey; now his paws have turned reddish brown is that normal? He is an older dog, but honestly the …

Are Shih-tzu's known to have seizures ? 
Hello my name is Melissa and I am Sassy's human. Sassy is 12 yrs old and I have had her since she was 2 months she has never had any health problems (except …

my moms adopted 2 year old shih tzu wont stop barking at night when sleeping in separate quarters. 
This adopted 2 year old shih tzu had the roam of the house, slept on the owners bed and was leashless to go potty. Now my elderly mom is getting fed …

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my dog ate some raw cake batter is he going to be ok? 
my dog ate some raw cake batter is he going to be ok?

Why the change in behaviour? 
My female Shih Tzu Tallulah is nearly 11 months old, she has been such a well behaved pup and I've been very lucky. I have noticed in the last few weeks …

Male shih tzu 20 weeks old behaviour changing ... suggestions? 
My puppy is really good with most things: house trained at 13 weeks and good with other dogs and people. He enjoyed early puppy socialisation and training …

Should i be worried? 
I have a 5 year old shih tzu her name is betsy and she has always been very good with her peeing outside and with her peeing schedule. Recently she …

Is my Shih Tzu fed up with his dog food? 
He has been eating the same dog food for about 4 months now. But these days, he doesn't seem to touch his food. I tried to feed him home cooked meals and …

Leaving adopted Shih Tzu home while at work 
Hi everyone. Two months ago, we had to have our beautiful 8 1/2yr old female Pekingese "Pepper" euthanized during surgery when doctors told us her intestine …

my 12 week old shih tzu hiccups everyday! Is this normal? 
My 12 week old shih tzu, vida, tends to hiccup at least once through out the day. She is blonde, with a dark teddy bear nose and eyes. I was curious …

how do i remove food staining from white fur 
i feed a high quality dry food especially for skin and coat since starting our dog on this food she has developed brown or dark tan staining on her feet,lower …

how do you stop mange on a shih tzu dog  
i have a nine year old shih tzu (REX)and he scratches all the time and he has no hair on his back and on his hind legs i was wondering what we can do to …

GUARDING GROWLING AND NIPPING 
My 14 week beautiful male shih tzu appears to love other dogs and lives with 2 cats which he seems to enjoy.I notice the last week or so occasional growling …

Why does our shihtzu get aggressive with my husband and i? 
I got our shihtzu from my mother a few years ago he has always been pleasant and sweet but now he is very aggressive torward me and my husband. For …

When will she start barking? 
Hi, I have 4 half mth old shih tzu. I've had her since 11 weeks what age do they start barking at the door and strangers etc? she only barks when she …

Why does My Shih Tzu Go to the Bathroom in her Crate/House 
I have a 10 month old shih tzu and we had her since she was 7 weeks old. We have tried everything up to asking the vet and no one seems to have the answer …

My 3 month old puppy has a cold 
He has white liquid coming out of his nose for 4 days already and he sneezes most of his time. At times, he looks like he's coughing. help! what should …

Acting strange after grooming tail 
My shih tzu had chewed at the base of his tail until he was miserable and it was terribly matted. I used professional clippers and scissors to get the …

Question about canned dog food? 
My Shih Tzu is a 3 year old healthy male, I've always fed him holistic dry dog food and now I am mixing with Blue Buffalo canned dog food. I was told that …

Help!! Should I get a shih tzu? 
I am on a fixed income and would like some idea of what it would cost to raise this doggie. For instance, food, shots, grooming (how often)shots and how …

17 months old. vomits 2-3 times this past week early morning. Other wise playful as usual 
Normally sleeps good at night. He still does but 3 times this week he vomited early, then went back to sleep. He seems fine during the day. So I don't …

How to gain my shih tzu's appetite? 
My shih tzu, named Cristabel suddenly lost her appetite. She is 8 months old, but her weight is only 4 kilos. She can only consume 1 cup a day and she …

Novice Shih Tzu owner question on top knot. 
I adopted my 3 year old Shih Tzu from the local animal Shelter earlier this year. I have named him Cloud and he is a wonderful, great hearted companion. …

Shih Tzu Alone by herself 
Can a Shih Tzu be left by herself for 8 hours when i have to work?

How long does a shih tzu live? 
I MEAN NORMALLY HOW LONG DOES THIS BREED OF DOG LIVE? 5 YEARS, 10?

Paw infection? 
My male Shih Tzu appears to have an infected rear paw. It is quite red and is draining watery fluid. Is there some way to treat this at home, or do I need …

Why is fur around my shih tzu paw area turning pinkish red? 
I recently tried trimming her nails and now her fur and around paws are turning a pinkish red color even around her mouth area.

What can I do about behavior issues since having my tzu groomed? 
I have been unable to brush my shih tzu due to some illness, so decided to take him to a professional groomer. I did notice that his tail was matted, but …

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What Can I Call My Dogs Name (My Baby Girl)? 
I WENT TO GO AND SEE MY EARLY BIRTHDAY PRESENT SO I WOULD KNOW WHAT I WANT TO CALL HER. BUT THE PROBLEM IS, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO CALL HER BUT SHE IS THE …

What is the average weight for a teddy bear shih tzu? 
I recently bought a teddy bear shih tzu. I was told she would be a small dog. What is the average weight. Also her fur is reddish brown and black. Will …

Ongoing Allergy Problems with My 6-year Old Shih Tzu  
My dog has allergies that I don't know what to do. I have taken him to several vets and everything seems to be a temporary fix. He has fur gone, chews …

Tear Stain Confusion 
Hello. We just adopted our first Shih Tzu (1 1/2 yrs old) and have fallen in love with him. Always had schnauzers before but this one needed a new home …

My Shih tzu Doesn't Like Me -- How Can I Bond with Him? 
Why doesn't my shih tzu love me? He will go hang out with my son all the time. I'm retired and adopted him for me. I try to love on him, but he snorts …

Shih-Tzu nose 
Many Shih-Tzu puppies nose is so closed they snort and require surgery. Why are they born like that?

How do I trim my Shih Tzu's eyelashes? 
Question Groomer didn't trim eye lashes. She's five months old and I would like to trim them, they get dirty. Reader's Comments Karen Says …

How to Stop Dog Barking At and Trying to Bite Passersby? 
Question My Bella is a sweet dog until somebody passes by us and also when she sees somebody in the yard or anywhere near the house. How can I correct …

What were Shih Tzus Designed to Do? 
Question I'm working on a presentation about two different breeds and one of them is Shih Tzu. So I need to know what this breed was created for. …

Is She Mad at Us? 
Question Our "baby" is 7 years old. Has always been perfect. Loves everyone, especially us. Comes when called, never messes indoors, never runs away. …

Temperament Change in Old Age 
Question My shih tzu, Oreo, is 10 years old. I've had him since he was a puppy and he has always been a very well behaved dog. He's not a fan of being …

Constant Biting and Scratching 
Question: Emma is a rescue Shih Tzu who is around 5 years old...she is a good dog and will eat just about any food I give her. I have been feeding …

I CAN'T SEEM TO GET HIM TO STOP PEE AND POOP. 
WHY DOES MY SHIHTZY PEE AND POOP OON THE FLOOR AT NIGHT WHEN HE GOES OUT BEFORE BEDTIME?

Why was my Shih-Poo baby's tail docked when I got her? 
My 8 month old puppy is smart, cute as a button, looks mostly Shih Tzu with just a touch of a Poodle's curly hair showing up on her legs & back end. We …

why is my shih-tzu's nail white and like blood red at the bottom? 
my shih-tzu is 7 months old turning 8 the 18th... im kinda new in the owning a puppy so im not sure if this is normal

Do all shih tzu purebreeds tail curve over their back? 
I bought my last shih tzu when he was six weeks old - I have papers for him that say he is a lavendar shih tzu but he is six months old and his tail has …

grooming my shih tzus face 
My shih tzu ruby absolutely hates getting her face brushed and cut to the point where she starts to bite and wriggle, please help as I get as stressed …

Advice for separating my shih tzu 
I have two adorable shih tzu. The male named scottie age 6 months is already getting busy with his Teddy bear. The female is Sammy and she's 3 months. …

Very Worried - Symptoms of Distemper 
I have a 4 month old shih tzu and she has started shaking her right leg and her head. she also foams at the mouth when she does this. this last for about …

How can I make my shihtzu sit still while grooming? 
Hello, I try twice a day to brush my Shih Tzu Pungee and he tries to run away from me every time. I mean he gives me a hard time when grooming. Can you …

Blood in puppy stool 
I purchased my shih-tzu about 2 weeks ago. He is a gorgeous chocolate color (liver) and we have really fallen in love with him. We have been treating …

HUMPING!! 
My three month old shih tzu, Vida is already getting "busy" on my arm when i play with her. Im thinking to myself, is she doing this because she hasnt …

boy puppies fighting 
I have two boy brothers 4.5 months old. They fight often and not in a playful manner. What can be done to stop this?

My Shih Tzu is always licking. Is there something lacking in her diet? 
Gucci is two years old and is constantly licking people, blankets, and the air! Is this normal? Is there something lacking in her diet?

Can I give my Shih Tzu human vitamins and brewers yeast? 
At what age is it alright to give a shih tzu BREWER'S YEAST? and how often should it be given? How about multivitamins? I read some articles on the …

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Why does my Shih Tzu poop in the middle of the night? 
I have a 12 week old shih tzu who is fed three times a day, but poops more than 3 times. His last feed is at 5:30 and will usually eliminate by 8:00. However, …

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