Xishi

The Xishi dog, originated in Tibet, China in the 17th century. At that time, the Xishi dog was raised by lamas and mainly worked as a guard dog in the temple. The Xishi dog, which looks like a lion, is considered to be closely related to the lion dog. The

In 1908, the Xishi dog was introduced to Europe, and in 1935 the Shih Tzu Club of England was established. The breed was also registered in the United States in 1969, considering it to be an independent breed.

The Xishi dog is cheerful, lively, intelligent, and kind. It is friendly to people around and very brave. In unexpected situations, it does not fear because of its small size and shows its fierceness. It relies heavily on its owner, so if you raise one, be prepared to spend time with it. However, it is also very considerate and can entertain itself when the owner is busy.

The Xishi dog originated in Tibet, China. Its history is very ancient. The image of the Xishi dog can be found in some paintings and literary works during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. After the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered Beijing in the 17th century, the Xishi dog was introduced to the Forbidden City. In 1930, with the opening of Chinese culture to Europe and other regions, the Xishi dog was introduced to Europe. In 1935, the Xishi Dog Club was established in the United Kingdom. Later, the Xishi dog was introduced to Scandinavian countries, other European countries, Australia, and the United States when the British and American troops returned home during World War II. In 1969, the American Kennel Club registered and certified the Xishi dog.

The Xishi dog is suitable for various types of families, and is not only adapted to city life but also to rural life. It has a delicate and beautiful appearance, with a unique Oriental charm, and is renowned in the dog world as one of the four ancient beauties of China, known as "Xishi". It has a cheerful and lively temperament, a curious nature, and is friendly towards people. With a small body size, it is very suitable for family raising and will bring a lot of joy to the home.

Toe inflammation

Symptoms: The dog licks its toes frequently, and the area between the toes becomes red and wet. In severe cases, lameness may occur.

Preparation: Povidone-iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar

Instructions: Wear the Elizabethan collar, remove the hair on the feet, rinse with soapy water or wipe with povidone-iodine. After the affected area is dry, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes once a day, repeat for one week.

Ear mites

Symptoms: The dog scratches and shakes its ears. The dog's ears have a strong sour odor, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ears, and dark brown secretions and earwax.

Preparation: Ear cleaner, ear washing solution

Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, flush the ear canal with ear washing solution or Vicks ear cleaner, gently massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, let the dog shake out the ear washing solution, use a cotton ball to wipe off the secretions, and gently clean the earlobe and ear canal.

Skin disease

Symptoms: The dog feels itchy, the skin becomes red and itchy, the dog scratches randomly, the fur becomes dull and rough, there are more dandruff, and even patches of hair loss.

Preparation: Saline solution, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B.

Instructions: Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking. Trim the problematic skin and surrounding hair on the dog, then rinse with saline solution to kill bacteria, and then apply ointment or use spray, combined with antibiotics and vitamin B.

1. Puppies usually only eat dog food, steamed buns, or rice, and they need to be soaked before feeding. In addition, do not feed them chicken, duck, or fish bones, as these bones are too small and can easily scratch the dog's digestive system.

2. The Xishi dog has long and fluffy fur, and it sheds easily, so it needs to be groomed every day. Because its fur is long, it is best to tie it up to keep its coat clean and beautiful, while avoiding the long hair from hanging down and irritating the eyes, causing harm to the eyes.

3. Attention should be paid to the protection of the Xishi dog's eyes, as its eyes are relatively large and partially exposed, making it prone to bacterial infections and causing corneal inflammation. It is recommended to clean the eyes every day or every other day with a 2% concentration of boric acid water or eye drops to ensure the comfort and health of the dog's eyes.

4. The Xishi dog inherited its noble bloodline from its ancestors, so it tends to have a more arrogant temperament. In addition, its intelligence is not outstanding in the dog world, so it is not easy to train. Owners should not spoil them and should have patience to guide them.

5. The Xishi dog likes to be close to humans and is very attached to its owner. It is lively and cute, and can get along well with children and other animals.

1. Can't bathe frequently

When bathing a dog, of course, it should not be too frequent. Bathing a dog depends on the dog's hygiene condition. In hot weather, you can bathe the dog more frequently, and in winter, you can reduce it. But overall, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!

2. Regular grooming

Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. If you want the fur to grow well, regular grooming is an important step. Pet owners can use dedicated pet brushes to help the dog clean its naturally shed fur and prevent tangling. Grooming once in the morning and evening for about five minutes each time is enough.

3. Sunbathing

Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of a dog's fur, and besides making the fur more shiny, letting the dog bask in the sun can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, pet owners can let the dog exercise a bit, which can help improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.

4. Deworming

Good fur condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites will absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, depriving it of nutrition. Therefore, deworming is indispensable. It is recommended to do both internal and external deworming. Deworming medicine can cause great harm to the dog's stomach, so it is recommended to feed probiotics regularly to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.

5. Pay attention to diet

In order for a dog to have shiny fur, it must have a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On the one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a suitable and nutritious dog food that meets the dog's needs; on the other hand, you can feed the dog with an appropriate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolk, and vegetable oil, etc.