Comments on: Do small dogs really have bad health?

By: Clari

Clari — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:53:59 +0000

False!

I have two Shi Tsu… they are always healthy and the doctor told me this kind of dog is very very resistant.

I have also a Lassa Apso. Long hair also… small dog… Nobody believes he’s now 12 years old.

You must try with Shi Tsus, are lovely, very inteligents, loyal and cute.
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By: sue g

sue g — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:42:59 +0000

my dog weighs 22 pounds and is on the couch with her head on a pillow covered with a blanket after her $125.00 visit to the vet. she has a cold and is on two medications..poor baby..you be the judge...susan
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By: Madame Gato

Madame Gato — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:16:59 +0000

It’s not a myth, but it’s also not exactly true. It just depends on the breed.
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http://www.akc.org

By: Not me

Not me — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:27:59 +0000

typically the teacups and super miniature dogs have bad health be picky when looking and have a vet check it out
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By: Lillypad363

Lillypad363 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:01:59 +0000

they have the same health as every normal dog in this world. But small dogs prefer, instead of moving their ting legs, to go 1 and 2 whereever they want to. Take a look at this website, they tell you a profile and what the dog you want prefers:

http://www.petfinder.com
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By: Here I Am

Here I Am — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:24:59 +0000

Just get use to it.
Dogs have a keen sense of smell and that is one way they can tell each other apart.
Just think of what your dog may be telling the neighborhood dogs about your breath, snores, etc.
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By: eeeeeeeeclipse

eeeeeeeeclipse — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:38:59 +0000

I think large dogs tend to have more health problems…. as for the bad breath, just feed your pup kibble (hard food) rather than wet food… wet food gives bad breath while the kibble actually cleans the teeth. You’ll be fine, go ahead and get your puppy!
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By: o0oio0o

o0oio0o — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:07:59 +0000

that sounds like a myth to me, all dogs can get bad breath if something gets stuck in their teeth (hair, food, etc.) the only real threat to small dogs is that they tend to pass away due to heart attacks, their body stops growing at a certain point, but the heart has to work so hard because they are so active that it keeps growing until it becomes hazardous to the dog. (this is not EVERY small dog, you are usually better off if you get a mixed breed)
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By: Scott c

Scott c — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:51:59 +0000

not more then any other dog . but one daily charcoal tablet ( made for dogs) will do the trick ,,,,cleans the breath right up .
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By: laciarlene89

laciarlene89 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:22:59 +0000

No, I think its a myth. But still take your dog for regular check ups.
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