Proper Shar Pei Care
Shar Pei’s not only have a unique personality but they also have health problems that are just as unique to their breed as their personality. Due to the wrinkles in a Shar Pei’s skin they face many Shar Pei health problems such as ear infections, skin problems and eye problems.
It is a good idea to purchase an ear wash from your veterinarian and use it at least once a week. An ear wash will help to loosen the wax inside and further down the ear canal. You should also place a special salve in the ears at least once a month in order to prevent any ear infections.
You should purchase an ear wash from your veterinarian and use it at least once a week to keep your dogs ears clean. The ear wash will help to loosen all the earwax inside the ear including further down in the ear canal. At least once a month it is also a good idea to place a special salve in the ears to help prevent ear infections. It is important to get your dog to a veterinarian right away if you notice any signs of an ear infection. Getting medical attention for conditions such as ear infections as soon as possible is the key to keeping your dog healthy.
When your Shar Pei begins pawing at their eyes you know they have eye problems. The Shar Pei can have problems with the lids rolling in because of the wrinkles in their skin. Sometimes just the top or bottom lids are affected but in some cases both the lids can be affected. As soon as possible you want to correct this Shar Pei health problem with an operation otherwise your Shar Pei can eventually go blind. For your dog it feels the same as having an eyelash stuck in your eye and you know how painful that can be.
The most common Shar Pei health problem is skin conditions. If your Shar Pei doesn’t have skin problems they are actually the rare dog of the breed compared to other Shar Pei’s. Sometimes skin problems can result from too much bathing. When you bathe your Shar Pei it is important to rinse them very well. To help with the itching you can use human Benedryl and it won’t harm the dog.
Another important part of the Shar Pei health is to look between the paws from time to time. You will know when your Shar Pei develops sore paws because they will start to lick their paws constantly. Your veterinarian can recommend an antibiotic salve that will get rid of the soreness between their paws without harming your dog in case they lick it.
The Shar Pei makes an excellent pet despite the numerous Shar Pei health problems. If you get your Shar Pei from a reputable breeder you have a better chance of avoiding breed specific health problems. Although getting a Shar Pei from a puppy mill or an unknown source could result in health problems.
It is important to carefully consider the puppy and the person you are getting them from before taking a Shar Pei into your household. If you have any concerns about your Shar Pei’s health then you should talk with your veterinarian who is trained to handle breed specific problems.
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