When my female was pregnant, in about 3 or 4 weeks, I would lay her on her back in my lap and rub her tummy. I could feel the pups kicking and moving just like a baby kicks inside a female stomach  when they are expecting.

It is showing dominance and claiming territory.

There is a shampoo by Nexus that actually is supposed to slow down the oil secretion at the scalp. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of it, but if you go to a salon who carries Nexus hair products, someone should be able to get it for you. Good luck.

I remove the blade inside the comb and dispose of it. I then put in 1part bleach, 9 parts water and soak it for about an hour. Clean it after wards with hot soapy water with a stiff bristle brush until clean and rinse. As a cosmetologists, we are required to soak them in a … Read more

Two of my Shih Tzus' had a skin problem and I read where sometimes certain processed dog foods causes their immune system to be off, or they can get an internal yeast bacteria build up. I switched to foods without corn etc and feed them at least once a day fresh chicken or liver, rice … Read more

I understand that female dogs start their new cycle every 6 months.My female had a littler early Feb. And was in heat again early Aug. Of the same year.

I just had my third litter of pups and every time they have been healthy at birth. The biggest thing for the mother is during pregnancy is feeding them puppy food for the extra vitamins I, from day one have cooked for my dogs. Chicken or liver, brown rice, veggies such as tomatoes, carrots, green … Read more

As a beautician of 32 years I recommend Highly to go to a colorist first. It costs but you will see the best results. There are several factors to be considered. The texture of your hair (fine, med or course) What type of color did you put in (permanent,demi, or semi permanent) what kind of … Read more

They go into heat for 9 days and cycle about every 6 months. There are three levels of heat with technical names, but basically when they start, they won't submit. At the 2nd stage they are in full estrous and will stand to be bred. The third stage they are going out of heat and … Read more

My female did the same thing, along with digging as if she was going to have another pup. I was worried so called the vet and they said it was normal, that her uterus is going back in size. It depends, it lasted for her about a week.

What makes anyone gain weight? Carbs. I read that dogs do not gain weight on protein, but carbs. I had to cook for my female after she had pups. I cooked chicken, rice and fresh veggies. I fed her more often too. Instead of once or twice, I feed her three times a day. If … Read more

I breed Shih Tzu's and I give my female a couple days to get settled and then bathe her. Is she ever grateful! I blow her dry. She seems so much happier when I do this. I mean think about it, she stinks and been laying in her and the puppies own mess for over … Read more

My pups were doing the same thing. I looked it up on the internet and one answer I got was that at that young of age, they are discovering things. They call it mouthing. Their mouth is the way they can test what things are as far as flavor etc. Mine were chewing on cotton … Read more

I have 5 Shih Tzu's. Three have a skin problem I am always treating. I found out it mainly is caused by their immune system being off balance. It helped me by getting them off regular dog food for a couple weeks. L cooked chicken and rice or liver, added carrots, broccoli, green beans tomatoes, … Read more