tear stain removal  My white famale has red tear stains. How do I remove them?

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 ...

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,...

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'...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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,...