Tag: health issues
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How Long Do Female Dogs Bleed?
Bleeding during a female dog’s heat is part of her reproductive cycle and involves mucus and blood from the vulva as hormone-driven changes progress. What is bleeding during a dog’s heat Bleeding during heat is the visible vulvar discharge that accompanies the reproductive phases of an intact female dog and reflects normal, cyclical changes in…
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How Much Are Shih Tzu Puppies?
Shih Tzu puppies vary widely in purchase price and lifetime ownership cost, influenced by lineage, health screening, and seller type. Typical Price Range for Shih Tzu Puppies Across the United States, pet-quality Shih Tzu puppies commonly sell for $500 to $1,500[1]. Show-quality or champion-line puppies often command $2,000 to $7,000 or more depending on titles…
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Why Is My Dog Throwing Up Blood?
Seeing blood when a dog vomits is alarming and can come from different body systems; identifying the likely source and severity helps guide what to do next. Understanding the Symptom: Hematemesis vs. Other Blood “Vomiting blood” (hematemesis) specifically means blood is coming up from the upper gastrointestinal tract, but owners often misinterpret blood that actually…
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How Big Do Shih Tzus Get?
Shih Tzus are a small, companion-focused breed with a compact build and long coat that can affect how large they look. Read on for specifics about typical size, growth patterns, and how to monitor a healthy development. Typical adult size and breed standards Breed standards list adult height at the withers for Shih Tzus in…
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Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws At Night?
Many dog owners notice their pets licking one or more paws after the household settles at night. Observing timing, posture, and any skin changes helps decide whether the behavior is routine grooming or a problem needing attention. Nighttime Paw‑Licking: Typical Patterns Dogs show two common patterns of paw‑licking at night: single, brief checks and repetitive…
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Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws?
Dogs commonly use their mouths and tongues to clean and inspect their paws, and the behavior can have many normal and pathological causes. Normal grooming behavior Grooming with the tongue helps remove dirt, dry the pads, and dislodge small debris from interdigital spaces. Typical brief grooming episodes usually last under 2 minutes and occur about…
