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However its important to remember that Shih Tzus can be very stubborn. Age 3 weeks At this age the Shih Tzu puppy is beginning to open their eyes.
Milestones in the Life of the Shih Tzu.
How to care for a 6 week old shih tzu puppy. Here are some steps of carding that are used to keep your puppy attractive that you should follow since the age of six weeks. Put a non-skid mat on a table. Lay your puppy on one side.
Start to card the hair with a soft brush from a metacarpus to the inside of the leg and an armpit. To care for a shih tzu puppy make sure you have plenty of hard rubber toys lying around the house since shih tzu puppies tend to have rough teething periods. Also feed your puppy a high-quality dog food 3 times a day on a consistent schedule to establish a routine and prevent fussy eating.
If youre worried your Shih Tzu is overweight give the dog this test. Run a hand along its side and if you cant feel any ribs its Shih Tzu diet time. Reduce the dogs daily food consumption by one-fourth and add an extra walk or play period to its daily exercise schedule.
Semi-moist or completely wet tinned food can be another option for your Shih Tzu Puppy. The biggest difference between wet food and kibble is water content. Wet food can be up to 80 percent water which can help hydrate them as they eat.
Regardless of this still make sure that your Shih Tzu has access to water at all times. An aging Shih Tzu requires special care and has unique needs including vet visits every 6 months. Senior Dog Care It is important to pay close attention to your Shih Tzus weight diet and exercise habits as well as any changes in behavior that may occur.
Training Has To Be Fun Positive. Shih Tzu puppies are very intelligent so they can learn a variety of different tricks as well as teh basics like potty training and obedience training. However its important to remember that Shih Tzus can be very stubborn.
Milestones in the Life of the Shih Tzu. Age 3 weeks At this age the Shih Tzu puppy is beginning to open their eyes. Age 4 weeks Weaning begins which is the transition from a liquid diet to a solid diet.
Age 6 weeks The puppy doing well with weaning and is just about on a solid diet. Knowing what your puppy likes favourite food or toys can motivate them during training. Growing and learning is tiring so let them rest regularly and keep training sessions short and fun.
If your puppys crate trained let them use it as a safe haven. 6 months onwards - further dog training and neutering. Hence all that hair needs to be taken care of.
Though it isnt a big concern for very young puppies it is an important thing to note when you have an adult Shih Tzu. So to take care of that hair you should clean it and brush it every day otherwise you risk it getting tangled. Piper and Shakira learn sit down and roll over on their first training session.
The typical adult Shih Poo depending on its age size and activity level will need ¾-1 cup of dry food per day divided into two meals. A Shih Poo puppy again depending on its age will need a bit less. About ½ cup divided into three meals not two until six months of age.
8 week old Shih Tzu puppy Bella learning to use the wee wee pad and also fools around a bit. Check this cute and adorable puppy in action. A tiny puppy comes with a tiny bladder and that means lots of potty times.
Until your Shih Tzu is about 6 months old you will need to take him to relieve himself every two hours or so. Take your puppy to the designated potty area frequently and praise your pup when he goes in the right place. Fortunately caring for a Shih Tzu puppy isnt that intimidating.
Yes it involves a lot of hard work but it becomes easier once you get used to it and is definitely worth the effort. You can start your journey to Shih Tzu pet parenthood by learning about the things you should NOT do when you bring your new puppy. Trim the dogs hair regularly.
Because Shih Tzu dont shed their hair can grow very very long. Take the time to have you dogs hair cut so that it does not become unmanageable. If you are not showing your Shih Tzu consider giving it a short puppy cut instead of.
They also need water at this age to start to drink. This will increase more over the next few weeks. At 6 weeks your pup should be dewormed and at 8 weeks have a check up and vaccines.
Your pup will need follows up with the vet over the coming weeks for additional vaccines and deworming. Between 3 and 6 weeks after birth the shih tzu pup starts to play with its littermates. The puppy can recognize its mother siblings and humans in the family.
Shih tzus grow fast and rest a lot in this stage. At 6 weeks old the puppy is ready to be weaned. This will need doing every 6-8 weeks usually by a professional groomer.
Keep a close eye on the fur around you Shih Tzus mouth and nose trimming it occasionally and keeping the area clean as food can collect around there and make the skin sore which could potentially lead to infections.