Goldii
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Jun 12, 2006, 7:07 PM
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Re: [joeanl] New shih-tzu member!
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Hi joeanl, Yup, there are cases of Shih Tzu licking own pee and some, eating own poop. It can be corrected. Our Australian breeders/friends have given us some good tips to help. It has something to do with their upbringing and food. You have to be there when that happen and gently correct the situation without hitting your pup. Whacking your pup is always a no-no! Shih Tzus are very emotional and leaving scars like that would cause long term problems. Just by scolding, you will see your Shih Tzu cry! Use emotions but do not hit. As for the main problem of licking own pee, try going to BARF if you can. BARF have helped us alot. BARF- means Bone and Raw Food. Not many can accept this method for bringing up your dog. By giving your dog raw food such as raw meat, raw bones and raw fruits and vegetables, raw without cooking, and cut down on biscuits, your dog will do well with less sickness and problems. We have been doing it for the fourth year already and it works. Do not, I repeat, do not give your dog tap water. Please filter the water like the way you would drink it yourself, and see the difference after one week! If you are keen to know more, please read up a book by Denise Flaim-The Holistic Dog Book- Canine care for the 21st.Century- ISBN 0-7645-1763-5 . We are very happy that our Xiao Mei is on BARF and is very healthy and have less allergy/skin problems/ear infections/dull coat. Also watch out for your house cleaning chemicals that can cause itchy paws and 'burnt out-dry hairs' It took us years to discover this! Floor cleaning liquids, when overused especially if you have a maid doing it, you will get this problem. They always overuse as they thought the house would be cleaner!! The moment you see you pup licking own paws and seeing strange 'purple' stains on leg hairs and on cheeks, your pup is suffering from floor cleaner burns! Hope this helps Cheers and regards, Goldii/Xiao Mei
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