Why does my Shih Tzu have hair in his ear?
Poodles, Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu are some of the known breeds to often have tons of hair in their ear canals. Although this is a very minor issue, it can sometimes lead to ear infections if the hair blocks the air flow and leads to moisture being trapped deep inside the ear canal. Regular grooming is the way to go.
What happens if you have a Shih Tzu eye problem?
Shih Tzu are also predisposed to experiencing prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid, also referred to as “cherry eye”. This happens when the gland within the third eyelid emerges from its normal spot in the eye and becomes extremely swollen and “cherry” red. Treatment for this health issue is simply surgical repositioning of the gland.
Why does the Shih Tzu have shallow eye sockets?
Inflammation of the cornea can occur also as a result of the Shih Tzu having shallow eye sockets and extremely flat noses. This type of skull formation inhibits proper closure of the eyelids.
What happens when a Shih Tzu gets an ear infection?
Because of their long ears, Shih Tzus are no strangers to ear infections. As with many long-eared breeds, when a Shih Tzu gets an ear infection, the ears get smelly, itchy, or gunky, often with a dark discharge.
What can I use to clean my Shih Tzu’s ears?
If the ears are very dirty, it might be necessary to use more than one cleaning wipe for each ear. In case you are using a liquid ear cleaning, use as indicated on the bottle. Apply the specified amount of drops and then proceed with a small massage at the base of the ear. Your Shih Tzu will react and will probably shake their head, so be prepared.
What kind of sound does a Shih Tzu hear?
One of the most important senses of your Shih Tzu is their hearing. They can hear sounds of up to 60,000 hertz compared to the 20,000 hertz heard by human ears. So a much wider and higher range, it’s one of the reasons why things like “silent dog whistles” grab their immediate attention yet we hear nothing!
How old does a Shih Tzu have to be to ooze wax?
Otitis usually appears between 3 and 7 years of age of a Shih Tzu. There are obvious signs of otitis when the ear is infected, there’s a lot of wax oozing from the ear and it has a very strong odour.
Do you have to pluck your dog’s ears?
You, as the pet owner, probably don’t want your groomer to inflict pain on your dog, you want your dog to be happy to go to their groomer! If you or your veterinarian really want your dog’s ears plucked, we recommend that you ask your veterinarian to pluck the ears.
What kind of objects can a dog swallow?
Fruit seeds/pits, bone, rocks, small toys, squeakers and other objects are frequently swallowed, usually by inquisitive pups, but also by pets whose chewing drive is high (Labrador Retrievers, Pit Bulls, etc.). Sometimes objects have bits of food on them, and as a result, a dog will swallow the entire object.