http://www.sharpeinfo.com Sharpei Info, About Chinese Shar Pei, Shar Pei Puppies and Dogs available for Adoption and More! Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:58:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Nobody has broken out of the Idaho State Correctional Institution in more than 20 years. Prison officials like to think a hard-bitten corps of sentries with names like Cookie, Bongo and Chi Chi has had something to do with that. The institution is the only state prison ... http://www.sharpeinfo.com/sharpei-adoption/shar-pei-and-other-dogs-get-a-second-chance/ A man trying to sell some puppies found himself dodging bullets, police said in Kansas City, MO. Shane Baker said he heard a knock on his door Sunday evening. It was a teen who said he wanted to buy one of the Chinese shar-pei puppies that were for sale. He said ... http://www.sharpeinfo.com/shar-pei-news/man-accused-of-shooting-at-shar-pei-puppy-seller/ Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, also known as CPR, is a version of artificial respiration that includes assisting the hearth to beat.  The purpose of CPR is to keep oxygen moving to the lungs and blood circulating throughout the body.  The directions contained here apply to dogs.  While these instructions may be good ... http://www.sharpeinfo.com/shar-pei-health/how-to-give-your-shar-pei-cpr/ When you don’t feel well, you go to the doctor, right?  You tell him what’s wrong, he examines you, writes a prescription and you feel better within a few days.  What if you couldn’t talk?  What if drive yourself to the doctor’s office?  What would happen if you had no ... http://www.sharpeinfo.com/shar-pei-health/how-do-you-know-when-your-shar-pei-is-sick/ Tight Lip Syndrome (TLS) is a common disorder associated with the Shar-Pei breed.  Its symptoms include excess flesh from the lower lip covering the teeth, making it difficult for the Shar-Pei to chew.  Another problem associated with this disorder is that food is easily trapped, causing problems with teeth and ... http://www.sharpeinfo.com/shar-pei-health/shar-pei-tight-lip-syndrome/ Let’s admit it…Malocclusion is a big word! To put it in more simple terms, malocclusion is another term for an improper bite. Breed standards are very specific and perfect bites are essential when being judged to according to breed standards. The scissor bite is ideal for most breeds, ... http://www.sharpeinfo.com/shar-pei-health/shar-pei-malocclusion/ Food allergies are a common cause for skin and stomach diseases in Shar-Pei. A well-balanced, low-protein, preservative free diet is the key when maintaining the weight of your Shar-Pei and keeping them healthy. Store bought treats such as bones, artificially flavored cookies, and rawhides are not recommended for ... http://www.sharpeinfo.com/shar-pei-health/shar-pei-diet/ Did you know that dogs can have allergies just like humans?  Shar-Pei breeds in general can have allergies to both food and different things in their environment.  Listed below are some of the common symptoms associated with dog allergies: Hair loss Intense itching Infected ears Swollen or red skin between the toes Allergies can either ... http://www.sharpeinfo.com/shar-pei-health/shar-pei-allergies/ Bloat, also known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), is a fatal disorder that can occur in the Shar-Pei breed.  Since Shar-Pei are one of the many deep chested breeds, bloat can occur more so than in breeds without deep chests.  Bloat is considered to be similar to colic in horses and ... http://www.sharpeinfo.com/shar-pei-health/shar-pei-torsion-bloat/ Have you ever wondered why the Shar-Pei breed has so many wrinkles?  What causes all those wrinkles anyway?  Mucin is a substance located in the skin of the Shar-Pei breed that causes the skin to wrinkle.  Mucin is a stringy consistency and clear in color.  It acts as a repair ... http://www.sharpeinfo.com/shar-pei-health/shar-pei-cutaneous-mucinosis/