Care of your Shih-Tzu

Shih Tzus can have allergies to many things. The correct food helps fight those allergies. I feed the puppies Grain Free Nutri-Source Small & medium breed puppy with Turkey, Turkey meal and Whitefish meal. It has helped control the common allergies my Shih Tzu dogs have struggled with in the past. Shih Tzus should have No wheat, No corn

Shih Tzus can have allergies to many things. The correct food helps fight those allergies. I feed the puppies Grain Free Nutri-Source Small & medium breed puppy with Turkey, Turkey meal and Whitefish meal. It has helped control the common allergies my Shih Tzu dogs have struggled with in the past. Shih Tzus should have No wheat, No corn, No soy, No chicken by-products, No beef, No chicken, No peanut butter, No eggs plus some other harmful foods. 

I recommend dry food only. Shih-Tzus are casual eaters and dry food can be left out for them without them overeating. I do not recommend feeding them moist food. Moist food can cause problems with their teeth.

Treats

I give my dogs/puppies Nutri Source treats that are grain free.

Fruit (limit intake) and raw vegetables in small portions such as cut up carrots, broccoli, or apple chunks (no skin) blueberries, strawberries, bananas are healthy low-calorie treats. All cut up into little bite size pieces in very small amounts.

Chewing

What I have found that my Shih Tzus love are HEART to TAIL Dental Sticks.  I buy them at Aldi.  I only give them a half of one. Please read the package.

Vitamin Supplements

NuVet is what I recommend

Flea and Tick Control

It has been my experience that Frontline Plus is the only product that has worked. This product should not be applied until at least three days after their bath.  Please do not use over-the-counter flea dips. These can be toxic to their sensitive skin.

Anti-worm Medications

I recommend using Heartgard once a month.

Books

Flea and Tick Control

It has been my experience that Frontline Plus is the only product that has worked. This product should not be applied until at least three days after their bath.  Please do not use over-the-counter flea dips. These can be toxic to their sensitive skin.

Anti-worm Medications

I recommend using Heartgard once a month.

Books to Read

The Super Simple Guide to Housetraining 

by Teoti Anderson

The Complete Guide to Shih-Tzu

by Jon Han

The Complete Owners Guide

From Puppy to Old Age

Shih Tzu

by Alex Seymour

AKC EMERGENCY DOG PLAN

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You must be sure that the anal area is shaved often. It is very important that this be done. I recommend you either learn to groom your Shih Tzu yourself or find a good caring groomer.  I recommend about every six weeks.  

The Dew Claw

Shih Tzus have a fifth toenail on the inside of their front two paws and on occasion the back paws as well

You must be sure that the anal area is shaved often. It is very important that this be done. I recommend you either learn to groom your Shih Tzu yourself or find a good caring groomer.  I recommend about every six weeks.  

The Dew Claw

Shih Tzus have a fifth toenail on the inside of their front two paws and on occasion the back paws as well. Please make sure that this nail is clipped as well as all of the others.

Brushes

I use a small slicker brush and a metal comb. When using the slicker brush, use only the weight of the brush (do not apply downward pressure) to brush the hair. Brush or comb any area only about five times.

Bathing

I recommend using a dog shampoo with oatmeal & aloe. Do not use conditioners, as these tend to weigh down and dull the hair. Do not bathe your Shih Tzu more than once every 3-4 weeks. Bathing dries out their sensitive skin.

Eye Stains

I highly recommend the NuVet Plus Canine Wafers. Its amazing how great these wafers help the Shih Tzu not only with their eye stains but also in so many other areas.  

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