Utah Animal Shelters, Animal Rescue Services  

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.

Hydrogen Perioxide For Treatment Of Ringworm

Ringworm is a fungal infection that lives under the human skin. It attacks the scalp, body, especially the groin region, feet, and nails. Athlete’s foot is caused when ringworm fungus attacks the feet. Ringworm is a contagious infection that can be caused by contact with the affected person or contact with an object touched by the affected person such as clothing, table surface, and household items, to name a few.