Thursday, September 20, 2007

Weight Problems in Shih Tzu: Is Your Shih Tzu Fat?

Did you know that obesity is one of the greatest health risks among Shih Tzu? Obesity is caused by excessive eating and unhealthy binges just as it is in humans. Often, this situation is triggered by some environmental factors that may lead to more problems when not controlled. Like humans, Shih Tzu develops certain diseases when they are overweight. These diseases, if not corrected, can lead to more serious complications including death. Here is a list of some of the repercussions of obesity in Shih Tzu: 1. Arthritis Obesity in Shih Tzu tends to put extra weight on their bones. In turn, the joints and other parts of the Shih Tzu’s bones develop arthritis. Excess weight in Shih Tzu may also initiate the development of other muscle and joint problems like spinal dis View the rest of this article


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