Shar Pei Malocclusion

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. Read more

Shar-Pei Seborrhoea

Seborrhoea is a common disease amongst many Shar-Pei.  It refers to the death of old skin cells followed by rapid production of new skin cells.  Normally, skin cells die and are rapidly replaced by new skin cells.  However, with seborrhoea the rate in which skins cells reproduce is accelerated.  This rapid acceleration can result in two different types of seborrhoea: seborrhoea sicca and seborrhoea oleosa. Read more

Demodectic Mange in Shar Pei

Did you know that all dogs have mites living in their skin?  Sounds gross, right?  Don’t worry.  This is normal.  In a healthy animal, both the parasite and the host can co-exist with no problems.  The immune system is the control board that keeps the amount of mites to a minimum and maintains the balance of healthy living.  But what happens when your beloved companion gets sick or stressed?  During these times, the immune system can become impaired and the number of mites can multiply. Read more

Shar-Pei Cherry Eye

Cherry eye is a common problem associated with Shar-Pei. It is defined as a protrusion of the third eyelid. The cause of this problem is the detachment of the gland for the third eyelid and can be noticed by a round red Cherry eye – protrusion of the third eyelid – is another fairly common problem in the breed. The gland for the third eyelid becomes unattached and can be seen a round red drop in the inner corner of the eye. Read more

Shar Pei Eye Tacking

Though it may sound painful, eye tacking is a common procedure done in puppies before six months of age. Usually, the first stages and symptoms of entropion appear in puppies around one to two weeks of age, around the same time in which they normally open their eyes. The most common sign to look for in young puppies, when detecting entropion, is constant squinting and closing of the eyes. Another sign to watch for is eye mucous or discharge as well as a loss of appetite and weight loss. Read more