Different Allergies Of Shih Tzu

Title: Different Allergies Of Shih Tzu
Author: Rebecca A Simpson

Both Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu owners share some common qualities
such as obesity, which primarily come about due to improper diet
and not getting enough exercise. Additionally, both may suffer
from a few illnesses such as diabetes and cardiac problems,
which can be the result of long-term obesity. Besides that both
Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu owners are susceptible to allergies. In
fact, veterinarians have many treatments for Shih Tzu allergies.

The most common symptom of allergies is an itching sensation on
the skin. In addition, the allergies may affect the respiratory
tract system as well. The common symptoms of respiratory tract
allergies may include sneezing, wheezing and coughing. The Shih
Tzu can have almost all the same symptoms that humans do. They
have discharge coming from the nose and eyes just like when they
suffer from a cold or the flu. Allergies may also occur that
effect the digestive system and may suffer from the common
symptoms including diarrhea, watery stools and vomiting.

In practice, there is a great variety of allergies that may
affect the Shih Tzu. For instance, flea saliva may cause the
Shih Tzu an allergic reaction. In order to understand whether a
Shih Tzu is being affected by flea saliva a skin allergy
examination is essential. In the case of a positive result, the
owner must use an effective flea control program. But using safe
products must be ensured in order to avoid any possible harm to
the dog.

Many humans have an allergic tendency towards certain types of
foods. The Shih Tzu is also susceptible to food allergies.. In
fact, there is a whole host of foods such as fish, beef, soy
products, milk, wheat, eggs, chemical preservatives and
artificial sweeteners that may function as allergens to a Shih
Tzu dog. Non-verified foods should be strictly avoided for the
Shih Tzu. If commercial dog foods are served to Shih Tzu instead
of homemade food, it lessens the possibilities of developing a
food allergy.

Molds and dust mites, the most common forms of environmental
substances, may also lead to the development of allergic
reaction in the Shih Tzu. These types of Shih Tzu allergies
occur due to a hypersensitivity to the immune system in the
presence of these substances. The condition is known as atopic
dermatitis. It becomes evident that the dog is suffering from
atopic dermatitis when you find them licking and chewing
different areas of the body including the paws, abdomen and rear
feet. Atopic dermatitis may strike areas like the armpit,
central areas of the toes of the paws and the groin.

There are few non-harmful bacteria on the body of a Shih Tzu.
Most of these bacteria come from Staphylococcus family. However,
only a few harmful bacteria may affect Shih Tzu leading to a
bacterial allergy. If you find your Shih Tzu is lacking hair
unusually and some ringworm type of markings appear all over its
body, it is quite possible that the Shih Tzu may have developed
a bacterial allergy on the skin. In United States, over twenty
percent of all dogs are unfortunately suffering from allergies.

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Knowing About Rottweiler Health Problems

Title: Knowing About Rottweiler Health Problems
Author: Sharon A Davies

One common Rottweiler health problem is shedding so know that
before you get a Rottweiler. Two other common Rottweiler health
problems are gas from a bad diet and bone disease. Rottweiler
health problems can arise from not enough exercise.

Part of the responsibility of owning a Rottweiler is becoming
familiar with the common Rottweiler health problems that can
occur with your dog. Some of the health issues are more of an
inconvenience than anything else and others can be quite
serious. If you take the time to become familiar with potential
Rottweiler health problems then you can help your dog cope
better if some of them come up and you need to act. It always
helps to know what to tell the vet when you feel something is
going wrong.

A Rottweiler will shed a lot all through their lives and they
have very short hair that is hard and pointy and gets
everywhere. They shed when they are petted and when they scratch
themselves so if you do not want to have to pick small coarse
dog furs out of all of your clothing then you may want to
consider not getting a Rottweiler.

Like any other living creature a Rottweiler will develop some
health problems if it is not fed the proper diet. As your dog's
owner it is your responsibility to make sure that your dog is
getting all the nutrients it needs and none of the stuff it does
not need. One good indicator that your dog is getting a bad diet
is that your Rottweiler can develop a bad case of gas from a
poor diet. Flatulence is a result of poor diet and for your own
sake you probably want to avoid that.

Another common Rottweiler health problem is bone and joint
disease. A good diet can help strengthen bones and help them
fight bone disease but sometimes it is in their genes and it
cannot be helped. If you notice your dog having any difficulty
at all in getting around then get your dog to the vet right
away.

It can be a little confusing dealing with some Rottweiler
health problems if you do not take the time to work with your
vet and discuss these issues with them. While a good diet is
extremely important to a Rottweiler so is the right amount of
exercise. The problem is deciding how much exercise is the right
amount for your dog. Too much exercise can cause problems for a
Rottweiler and not enough exercise can lead to obesity so it is
up to you to work with your dog and your vet to come up with a
program that can lead to good health.

Keep an eye on your Rottweiler, as some health issues are more
common with them than other breeds. A Rottweiler is more apt to
get cancer than some other breeds and it is health concerns like
this that you need to keep track of. Regular visits to the vet
can help keep your Rottweiler alive and healthy for a very long
time.

About The Author: Sharon Davies is an animal lover that is very
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