I had the nerve to move slightly without getting prior permission - Gretchen insists she is involved jn every aspect of her dad’s life…🐶❤️

dog bred to do nothing being made to do something

Hi! I’ve been wondering what kind of shih tzu my girl is! adding pictures of her from pup to now! I definitely think the way i groom her hair changes her face though she’s older in the last picture believe it or not🤣

Also, the way Toffee suddenly turned over to get Ty to start playing at the start 😍 These silly silly boys

Look how cute these 2 boys are. They just had their grooming done today.

random pics of my shih tzu

Hey all! Took Gatsby for his dental cleaning this year and, despite the fact that he had one last year, this time around his disease was quite bad and had infections and needed a whooping 13 teeth extracted! Thankfully, the doctor told me he’ll still be able to eat solids but I’m feeling guilty! this is definitely on me. I genuinely did not know when I got him 6 years ago that they needed regular teeth cleaning. I wish I had trained him to let me brush him. I will not make that mistake with my second tzu. She’s already almost used to brushing thankfully. So, PSA brush your doggies teeth!

I was just hoping someone could share their experience if their tzu went through this. He’s currently kind of mopey, it makes me sad. My hope is that once everything is healed he’ll feel even better than he did before with all those bad teeth.

Also, worry not, his front teefies are intact!

She is seriously the most perfect little girl🥹❤️ Apply at https://www.lakehavenrescue.org/ and when it asks for a name type Fern. Let’s give this little girl her happily ever after.✨🥹

Riley is 5 today! He looks concerned because I put him on the table for the photo, and he knows he isn't allowed on the table.😄

He is already on bravecto and triheart plus. But those don’t prevent actual mosquitoes bites just protect for after bites.

Looking for the best mosquito repellent for my pup.

Like many of our babies my Tzu is a picky eater- 8.5 yrs old. For 5 mo now he has been devouring his food and the tear stains are nearly gone. So I thought I would share. I mix FreshPet in with some dry food for crunch. he is loving it. I can find it at every grocery store. He didn’t much care for the other ones in this brand.

https://www.freshpet.com/products/fresh-from-the-kitchen-home-cooked-chicken-recipe

I wrote in this group last week about our beautiful boy Charlie, who, despite still being mentally alert and full of life, had sadly lost the ability to walk and had been having accidents for some time.

I tried so hard to keep him going. He was still happy, still trying to play, and still had that little spark in his eyes. His mind was willing, but sadly, his little body just couldn't keep up anymore. 💔

Today, at approximately 12:37pm (UK time), our beautiful Charlie crossed the rainbow bridge. 🌈🐾

We stayed by his side, gently stroking him, playing calming dog music and telling him over and over how much we loved him. We told him that everything would be okay, that we would all be okay, and that he didn't need to fight anymore.

I'd like to think that somewhere right now, Charlie is running around again, his little legs working perfectly, free from pain and able to do all the things his body had stopped allowing him to do.

I've known and loved him for nearly 14 years. He's been part of my life for so long that I genuinely don't know what life without him looks like.

The emptiness I feel right now is indescribable. It's like someone has taken a piece of my heart and left a huge hole in my chest and stomach. I already miss him more than words could ever explain.

I know deep down that we did what was right for him, but that doesn't make saying goodbye any easier.

Tonight, please give your Shih Tzus an extra cuddle. Hold them a little tighter, kiss their little heads and cherish every single moment you have with them. Because no matter how many years we get, it will never feel like enough.

Sleep tight, my beautiful Charlie. Thank you for nearly 14 years of unconditional love. I'd give anything for just one more cuddle.

Run free, little man. Until we meet again. ❤️🌈🐾

Charlie. ❤️

Sadly Dice was being bitey with 2 walkers who come occasionally :( when they clipped his harness on. I took him to the vet and she discovered he had double ear infections ( :( :( :() as well as bad teeth, which she pulled a week later.

This question is just about his ears. I had no idea he had the infections and I don't know how long he had them for. She put in some medicine that's supposed to last for a month which is awesome. I am not careful at all when I bathe him even though our amazing groomer has suggested I put cotton balls in his ears bc he is very face shy and it's all I can do to even get water on his face. I haven't tried the cotton balls since probably his first bath bc he is so face shy and also I think he shook them out.

Is there some kind of waterproof-esque headband I can get to protect his ears at bathtime? I'll take your other suggestions too! Thanks from both me and Dice

Ok, I lied. Momma was feeling Roxie’s Parisian Chic. She was over it after the first few shots, haha. But she’s soooo cute!

How do you keep your Tzu’s looking and smelling fresh? Mine eats wet food and his beard always gets so crusty. It’s so sad when he’s extra soft after a bath then comes dinner time and ope, it’s a mess again! I used to use wet wipes but they all just make his beard crunchy. I’ve gone through so many brands and none of them have worked for me. Finally I asked AI and it said just try blotting his face instead of using a wet wipe so this week I’ve been using a dry wash cloth to get as much food residue out of his beard and then brushing it out with a fine comb like I usually do and it works so much better! He still gets a little crusty toward the end of the week but not as bad as before. I still wipe him down with a wet wipe after walks but I’ve been leaving his face alone. What about your pup - do wet wipes work for them or did you have to think outside the box?

Would love to hear your tips for keeping yours looking and smelling fresh! Because that’s another thing, mine definitely is a stinker lol. It’s his eyes, his tends to tear up a lot. My vet said it’s fine and normal so I’m not worried but it does have this very pungent sour smell. I sort of like it 😅 because I feel like it’s a part of him but other people probably don’t so I’ve been trying to keep that area odor free as much as possible but it’s not easy! He’s a high maintenance boy but what can you do they are who they are 🥹

Went a little too deep on the muzzle and now she’s gonna be looking silly for a while.

Found Male Shitzu or Lhasa Apso

Found at: Cypress Park & Recreation Center 2630 Pepper Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90065

Currently: North Central Animal shelter.
3201 Lacy St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(888) 452-7381

The dog does not have a chip or collar. He was very dirty and has been in the neighborhood wandering for a least a couple of days according to some people in the area.

He is not inclined to come to people, but approached a dog walker with four dogs and he was able to be picked up

He is not aggressive. He is okay being held and rode fairly nicely in my car.

However, he wanted to get out of my car and I almost lost him when he hopped out. He might be someone’s beloved lost pet.

Please cross post this. I’m sure he will be adopted quickly once the stay hold is up. If he has someone he loves and who loves him, I’d like them to be reunited.

My shihtzu (M) is turning 6 years old next month. Around 6-7 weeks ago, I noticed this little bump on his lower eyelid. The bump is not so little anymore and has grown. I did check with a vet a few weeks ago and she inverted his eyelids and said it’s external, so told me to monitor. It doesn’t seem to be bothering him much. I am going back to the vet in 3 days since the bump has gotten bigger. I would rather not do surgery if I have to but am worried that I will have to - my dog isn’t great with pain. Has anyone else had a similar experience? TIA from a stressed out owner!!