A VETERINARY technician has confessed to wincing each time a selected canine breed is on their schedule.
They stated the canine has quite a few well being points that trigger appointments to last more than they need to.
Vet techs can earn as much as $43,740 a yr working in personal clinics, labs, and animal hospitals, in response to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
They are anticipated to “treat animals with kindness” and have compassion towards pet house owners.
Observing animals and offering therapy to these sick or injured may be rewarding.
However, posting underneath the deal with u/Distend, one vet tech took to Reddit to complain in regards to the “unhealthiest” canine breed they’ve skilled.
“I have never met a single Shih Tzu without multiple awful health problems in my entire career,” they wrote.
“Allergies galore, KCS [keratoconjunctivitis sicca] guaranteed, diabetes, MPLs [medial patella luxation], collapsing tracheas, and CHF [congestive heart failure] as far as the eye can see!
“I cringe every time I see one on the schedule because I know the 20-minute appointment is going to turn into an hour-long discussion about ten different medical issues.”
Many Redditors up-voted the submit and shared their opinions on the canine breed.
“No one has any idea what they’re getting into when they get a Shih Tzu,” one person wrote.
“Cute puppies, ugly a** adults with every eye, ear, skin problem imaginable.”
“And for some reason, those issues are usually ignored?” one other stated.
“‘Oh she’s just in for a nail clip,’ queue [the] most messed up dog you’ve ever seen…”
“I see loads of Shih Tzus with the issues you’ve described, but they’re all, like, 14 y/o +….or maybe I just recall them all being old because Shih Tzus all look 14 to me, even if they’re 3,” a 3rd stated.
According to the American Kennel Club, most Shih Tzus are “generally healthy” and don’t require any obligatory well being testing.
The breed has a protracted coat that requires every day brushing and the hair on their head have to be trimmed routinely or tied right into a topknot.
They are happy with quick every day walks and do nicely on “high-quality” pet food.
Signs your canine might flip harmful
Expert recommendation from Dr. Sara Ochoa, who has been training veterinary medication for over 5 years.
Ochoa advised The U.S. Sun observing a canine’s conduct can present clues that they may act out.
“A dog that looks tense all over with its fur sticking up or teeth showing is more likely to snap,” she said.
“Staring real hard without blinking could mean trouble too.
“Growling is also a warning the dog is getting mad.”
She said dogs may tuck their tail between their legs when they feel scared or threatened.
“Staying calm and keeping space may help things not to escalate if a dog seems on edge,” she said.
Shih Tzus have a life expectancy of 10-18 years.
The Reddit discussion about dog health comes after other users slammed breeders of the “exotic bully.”
The small dog has a short life expectancy and their heavy weight can cause a low quality of life.
“Today was the second time I’ve seen an ‘exotic bully,’” Redditor u/Myfeesh wrote.
“If you haven’t had the privilege, it’s sort of a bulldog/pitbull/Frenchie? Oh, and it’s only about 10 kgs [2 lbs].
“Smushed face, cropped ears, bow-legged at both ends, blue merle for some ungodly reason, and breathing like a Frenchie.
“I literally felt sick just looking at this animal.”
