Last month the Shih Tzu house was rocked with the news that Trixie's mammary tumor came back positive for mammary adenocarcinoma. The phone call was not the one I wanted to receive. I knew what the results were going to be when I heard my veterinarian's voice on the phone. The … [Read more...] about Check the 8 on 8 – Breast Cancer in Dogs
Dog Health
Petcurean – Healthy Shih Tzu Dog Food
As a Shih Tzu owner I am always reading labels when it comes to dog food or treats. Finding a healthy Shih Tzu dog food can be a daunting task. Giving my girls food that is of the highest quality and made with the freshest ingredients is of the utmost importance to me. … [Read more...] about Petcurean – Healthy Shih Tzu Dog Food
Beating Canine Cancer, One Shih Tzu at a Time
So a couple of weeks ago I wrote Cancer in Dogs: 8 Signs it Can Happen to You. I wrote this because in November I lost my first dog (as an adult) Kyra to cancer. There were some signs that something might be wrong, but I missed them. I never realized what an impact writing that … [Read more...] about Beating Canine Cancer, One Shih Tzu at a Time
Shih Tzu Pain During Exercise & other dogs too!
Though winter is upon us, it is important to know the signs of pain when exercising your dog. Even though exercise is one of the best things you can do for your dog, there is the possibility of over doing it. Just like we can overdo it with our own exercise, the same can be said … [Read more...] about Shih Tzu Pain During Exercise & other dogs too!
Weight Loss Benefits for Shih Tzus : Trixie’s Triumphs
Have you grown accustomed to seeing your pet a little plump? It’s scary thought of change sometimes. Since having Trixie for the last three years she’s always been a little overweight. But currently she is trying a new weight loss supplement and with it she’s losing weight. But I … [Read more...] about Weight Loss Benefits for Shih Tzus : Trixie’s Triumphs