About Umbilical Hernias and pinched nostrils
The followig is an excerpt from The official Book of the shih tzuBy
Jo ann white reganding umblilical hernias and pinched nostrils ,
which are quite common in the shih tzu puppies The shih tzu ia a
(brachycephalic) (short noses) have slightly pinched nostrils
particularly when they are teething. they may snort and snuffle
snore and have a watery clear nasal discharge . this problem
generally clears up with age
Small umbilical ( belly buttons ) hernias are quite common in shih
tzu puppies .If the opening is small it will likely close by itself as
the puppy matures as with slightly pinched nostrils, Many vets
unfamiliar with our breed are are much too quick to recommend
corrective surgery
The followig is an excerpt from The official Book of the shih tzuBy
Jo ann white reganding umblilical hernias and pinched nostrils ,
which are quite common in the shih tzu puppies The shih tzu ia a
(brachycephalic) (short noses) have slightly pinched nostrils
particularly when they are teething. they may snort and snuffle
snore and have a watery clear nasal discharge . this problem
generally clears up with age
Small umbilical ( belly buttons ) hernias are quite common in shih
tzu puppies .If the opening is small it will likely close by itself as
the puppy matures as with slightly pinched nostrils, Many vets
unfamiliar with our breed are are much too quick to recommend
corrective surgery
