Signs And Symptoms Of Dog Diseases

Dogs can get affected by various bacterial and viral diseases which affect different parts of the body. Some of the disorders are life-threatening or spread rapidly. Some of them do not exhibit very clear symptoms and hence can remain undetected for years until the diseases become chronic or serious.

Types Of Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu was a gift from the Tibetan monks to the Chinese emperor some 1,400 years ago. During that period eunuchs were the care taker for the dogs. In China it was named as Lion Dog due to its mane resembling to that of lion and was regarded as lucky charm. Later on it gained popularity in Asia also. Lady Browning was the first one to take this dog to England and later on it became very popular.

Tapeworm And Appetite

Tapeworms, scientifically referred to as Dipylidium caninum, are parasitic worms that look like a flat tape and it can grow from 50 cm to 70 cm in length. They attach themselves to the intestines where they suck on the nutrients and lay eggs to propagate.