How Do You Know A Shih Tzu Dog Is Sick?
Shih Tzu is a popular breed of small dog, known for their characteristic overbites, long flowing coats, and distinctive facial features. These dogs make excellent family pets, and are equally as popular in the show-dog circuit. Shih Tzu dogs also have a variety of health problems that are common and specific to the breed. If you know what these problems are, and their symptoms, you will be able to know when your dog is sick and arrange treatment in the early stages of illness or disorder. Check for abdominal protrusions, like large, swollen bumps. Shih Tzus are prone to umbilical hernias, where areas of the intestines come through a damaged area of the abdominal wall. Umbilical hernias can be caused by an accident or injury, but many Shih Tzu dogs are born with them. The dog can have an umbilical hernia for some time with no adverse affects, or the hernia could present right away, with pain, bulging or difficulty going to the bathroom. If untreated, the intestines could twist and cause
