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Question about shih tzu and nasal problems

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  • 31-05-2009 5:38pm
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    SmellySockies
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    My dog is three years old in june and during summer he tends to have trouble breathing out of his nose where he would be there for a few minutes breathing out of it loudly trying to unblock it and shakes his head a lot. I read many shih tzu have to get operations on their nose and its a common problem with the dog. Is this operation risky? Has anyone else had these problems? I really have no idea what to do with him when this happens so I just stay near and have water for him.


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    Bettyboop
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    SmellySockies wrote: »
    My dog is three years old in june and during summer he tends to have trouble breathing out of his nose where he would be there for a few minutes breathing out of it loudly trying to unblock it and shakes his head a lot. I read many shih tzu have to get operations on their nose and its a common problem with the dog. Is this operation risky? Has anyone else had these problems? I really have no idea what to do with him when this happens so I just stay near and have water for him.

    I have 4 shih-tzus and this is quite common,mine do it every now and then and although its distressing for you they soon get over it.I remember when I 1st saw my dog doing it and thought he was chocking to death,I ran outside with him and was going to give him mouth to mouth but he recovered before I did:DThe vet told me its very common in these breeds.could also have an allergy to pollen or household cleaners etc.


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    SmellySockies
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    Ohh okay as long as its okay thanks for the help :D


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