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Written by Melissa Coleman
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Shar Pei's have health problems that are as unique to their breed as
their individual personality. There are many Shar Pei health problems
that can affect your dog due to the wrinkles in their skin such as ear
infections, skin problems and eye problems.
To avoid health problems the best thing to do is keep your regular
appointments with a veterinarian who is aware of problems specific to
the Shar Pei breed.
If you notice any signs of an ear infection it is important to get your
dog to a veterinarian right away. The key to keeping your dog healthy
is getting medical attention for conditions such as ear infections as
soon as possible.
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.
Checking between the paws from time to time is another important part
of the Shar Pei health check. Shar Pei can sometimes get sore paws and
you will know this when it happens because your dog will start to
constantly lick their paws. Your veterinarian can recommend an
antibiotic salve, that won't harm your dog in case they lick it. The
antibiotic will also help to get rid of the soreness between their paws.
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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Melissa Coleman |
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| About the author: Melissa Coleman is a passionate lover of the Shar Pei
and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy,
healthy and well behaved Shar Pei. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Shar Pei Health plus a whole lot more.
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Dr. Rosenberg is the owner, CEO & Chief of Staff at Veterinary Cancer Group.
Kymythy Schultze has been a trailblazer in animal nutrition for over two decades.
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