Shar Pei Puppies Blog » Health http://sharpeipuppiesblog.com Chinese Shar Pei Puppies Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:56:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Can a Shar-Pei tolerate extremes in temperature? http://sharpeipuppiesblog.com/blog/2010/07/22/can-a-shar-pei-tolerate-extremes-in-temperature/ http://sharpeipuppiesblog.com/blog/2010/07/22/can-a-shar-pei-tolerate-extremes-in-temperature/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:08:00 +0000 Big Dog http://sharpeipuppiesblog.com/?p=1117 As for all dogs, it is true for Shar Peis too, that it isn’t recommended to leave them in the hot sunshine for very long time; they can’t tolerate it very well, because their body get overheated.
In case of very hot weather they need shade and plenty of fresh water.
Shar Pei dogs can tolerate cold weather quite well, but they aren’t supposed to be kept outdoors. You should put some vaseline on their paws before taking them for a walk on the winter, to avoid injuries caused by salt. This breed likes to be near the owner all the time, so shouldn’t be kept in garden or kennel.

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]]> http://sharpeipuppiesblog.com/blog/2010/07/22/can-a-shar-pei-tolerate-extremes-in-temperature/feed/ 0 Is it normal for a Shar Pei to grunt and snort when breathing? http://sharpeipuppiesblog.com/blog/2009/11/10/is-it-normal-for-a-shar-pei-to-grunt-and-snort-when-breathing/ http://sharpeipuppiesblog.com/blog/2009/11/10/is-it-normal-for-a-shar-pei-to-grunt-and-snort-when-breathing/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:52:58 +0000 Ann http://sharpeipuppiesblog.com/?p=1059 This sand skinned canine companion looks so adorable with its wrinkle face and loose skin just waiting to be squished and hugged.  But these dogs have a trait that some people may find either endearing or simply irritating and bothersome: grunting and snorting. It is very common to hear the Shar Pei make these noises and there’s no way to have them stop.

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But owners must be aware to what is normal grunting or snorting as to what isn’t. If the Shar Pei makes these sounds accompanied with cough and physical weaknesses such as a limp tail, non-responsiveness and fever, then better take them to the vet straight away. Pneumonia can strike the Shar Pei and only through a blood test and chest radiograph can it be detected. Causes of this may be bacteria such as E. Coli, Klebsiella and Bordetella. These can be fought off using antibiotics. So if there is something off with a Shar Pei’s behavior, it would be safe to have them checked.

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!

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