5 Red Flags to consider when getting a Shihtzu!?!

I do love Shih Tzus! But they come with a lot of stuff you need to be prepared for! Comment below what you think about owning a Shih Tzu? 💭
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🚩 MY 5 RED FLAGS OF SHIH TZUS:
#1. They are smooshed faced dog breeds. This means they cant breathe as well as other dog breeds.
#2. They have bulging eyes due to a shallow skull and shallow eye sockets. This literally means their eyes can pop out!
#3. They can have bad skin allergies and ear infections compared to other small dog breeds, which gets costly.
#4. When they get older their eyes get diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal ulcers. Which are frustrating to treat.
#5. They are prone to, hormonal diseases when they get older.
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[@rosemarasigan7448]

I have a shih tzu (rescue) & I completely agree with everything you said. We paid $150 to adopt him & in 4 yrs we have spent about $15,000 in vet bills! He has a dermatologist, eye specialist & a cardiologist (heart murmur) to deal with all his health issues. You forgot to list back issues, they’re prone to slipped discs as well. Louis fell off a bench & herniated a disc, that was another $4,000 in ER vet bills-thankfully we avoided surgery. Another big cost Is grooming, I don’t think people factor in that cost on average is about $100 a month. I love my Louis & I’m so thankful I can afford his care, but I would never recommend this breed for a first time pet owner.

[@JarredNoah]

Super helpful! Thanks

[@Elmusiico]

I have a shitzu and I clean his eyes every single day maybe even twice a day. I had to train my dog to make his eye cleaning easier.

[@BigDickMark]

My friend's Shih Tzu is has some very strong opinions about Israel. Is that a) typical for Shih Tzus? and b) a red flag? Please reply, Doctor Lindsay.