Shih Tzu Health Problems: What a Large Vet Study Found
The most common Shih Tzu health problems, based on a 2024 Royal Veterinary College study: dental disease, skin, eyes, anal glands, and ears, plus what Shih Tzus die of.
Shih Tzu Vaccine Schedule: Core Vaccines, Rabies Rules, and Timing
Which vaccines does a Shih Tzu need, and when? A puppy vaccine schedule based on the latest AAHA and WSAVA guidelines, including leptospirosis, rabies laws in Ontario, and side effects.
Seizures in Shih Tzus: What to Do, Causes, and Treatment
What a seizure looks like in a Shih Tzu, what to do during one, when it is an emergency, and how vets diagnose and treat epilepsy. Based on VCA and IVETF guidance.
Cancer in Shih Tzus: Early Warning Signs, Common Tumors, and Treatment
Learn the early warning signs of cancer in Shih Tzus, how to check for lumps at home, the facts on mammary and mast cell tumors, and how vets diagnose and treat cancer.
Shih Tzu Itchy Skin: Causes, Allergies, and Vet-Approved Relief
Why is your Shih Tzu itchy? Learn the real causes, from flea and food allergies to skin infections, how vets diagnose them, current treatments, and which home remedies to avoid.
Shih Tzu Kidney Disease: Renal Dysplasia, CKD, Signs, and Treatment
Kidney disease in Shih Tzus, from juvenile renal dysplasia in young dogs to chronic kidney disease in seniors: signs, testing, IRIS staging, and treatment.
