How to Give Your Shar Pei CPR

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 in an emergency, it may be wise to check with your vet to establish the procedure that is best for your dog. Read more

How Do You Know When Your Shar Pei is Sick?

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 way of telling anyone that you were ill? Read more

Shar Pei Tight Lip Syndrome

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 gums.  TLS is usually associated with an overbite and can be corrected through a surgical procedure.  The presence of TLS is apparent from birth and becomes worse as the dog becomes older.  Treatment at a young age is imperative to the health of your Shar-Pei. Read more

Shar Pei Diet

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. Read more

Shar Pei Allergies

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: Read more

Shar Pei Torsion and Bloat

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 can be caused by the way you roll your dog.  Take precautions when playing rough with your companion as to not cause bloat.  Read more

Shar Pei Cutaneous Mucinosis

Have you ever wondered why the Shar-Pei breed has so many wrinkles?  What causes all those wrinkles anyway?  Read more

Hip Dysplasia in Shar Pei

Hip dysplasia can range from a mild to severe abnormality. The femur and acetabulum are two parts of the hip joint that are normally perfectly aligned in a healthy dog. A dysplastic dog has a misaligned femur and acetabulum and can range from mild to severe cases. Mild cases of hip dysplasia can be controlled through medication and treatments provided by your veterinarian. However, severe cases cause Shar-Pei extensive pain and agony which in most cases leads to the dog being put down. Read more

Shar Pei Petallar Luxation

The definition of luxating is dislocated or out of place. The patella is the kneecap portion of the leg structure. If you put the two words together, the definition refers to the kneecap dislocation or a kneecap out of location. The patella normally moves up and down in a groove in the lower femur bone called the trochlear groove. Read more

Shar Pei Carpal Laxity

We have all heard of bow-legged humans, but what is it called when puppies portray the same outward bowing of their legs?  Carpal Laxity usually occurs in puppies 6 to 10 weeks of age and results in an outward bowing of the wrist joint in the front of the leg called the carpus.  Normally, this disorder is caused by rapidly growing puppies and is caused from the ligaments not being able to bear the heavy weight before adequate bone development.  Puppies with carpal laxity are usually on higher protein diets as well as vitamin and mineral supplements. Read more

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