| The show dog Shih Tzu owner who does not want | | | | 1. To prevent ear infection keep the Shih |
| to groom his Shih Tzu himself should know | | | | Tzu's ears clean of hair. |
| what must be done and when. This knowledge is | | | | |
| necessary so he/she can take the Shih Tzu to | | | | 2. Remove excess wax promptly. This can be |
| a professional groomer or handler for show | | | | done with a piece of cotton that has been |
| grooming at the right time. | | | | dipped in alcohol. |
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| All Shih Tzu owners should know several basic | | | | 3. Be careful not to pry deep in the ear or |
| grooming techniques. It is very important to | | | | stick anything small into the ear. If there |
| use the right equipment. There are many | | | | is reason to do so, the Shih Tzu should be |
| different types of brushes, combs, clipper | | | | taken to a veterinarian. |
| blades and other tools. If you use the wrong | | | | |
| brush, brushing technique, comb or clipper | | | | 4. Keep toenails trimmed and filed. This |
| blade you can easily break Shih Tzu's hair or | | | | helps the Shih Tzu to walk easier and more |
| give the Shih Tzu brush burn. | | | | comfortable as well as keeps him from |
| | | | snagging furniture or scratching owner's legs |
| Some knowledge of anatomy is useful. You will | | | | and arms. |
| need to maintain proper control of the Shih | | | | |
| Tzu while grooming. Control points are used | | | | 5. Anal glands should be expressed to avoid |
| to alert the Shih Tzu to what the groomer | | | | discomfort to the dog by your veterinarian if |
| wants him to do. Shih Tzu puppies are | | | | you groom your Shih Tzu at home. The |
| especially important for the groomer to | | | | professional groomer can do this if you have |
| control properly while grooming. Take care | | | | your Shih Tzu professionally groomed. |
| not to frighten the Shih Tzu during early | | | | |
| grooming sessions. The grooming sessions | | | | 6. All Shih Tzu owners should have some |
| should be fun for both the Shih Tzu puppy and | | | | knowledge of ticks, fleas, and lice and know |
| the owner. | | | | what to do if the Shih Tzu becomes infested |
| | | | with any of these parasites. |
| Introduce your new Shih Tzu puppy to grooming | | | | |
| as soon as you bring him home. At the young | | | | Shih Tzu can very easily be groomed |
| age of 8 weeks Shih Tzu puppies usually learn | | | | completely at home if you learn some basic |
| proper grooming manners quickly if they are | | | | grooming techniques, use the right equipment |
| handled properly. | | | | and have some knowledge of anatomy of your |
| | | | Shih Tzu. |
| Aspects of grooming that contribute to a Shih | | | | |
| Tzu's good health: | | | | This article is FREE to publish with resource |
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