Tibetan Spaniel Health Care & Feeding
By Michele Welton, Dog Trainer, Breed Selection Consultant, Author of 15 Dog Books
Start your Tibetan Spaniel off on the right foot by feeding the right food, giving the right vaccinations, finding the right vet, and if you're going to spay or neuter, don't do it too early.
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Tibetan Spaniel Health Problems
Or check out my advice for raising a healthy Tibetan Spaniel puppy or adult dog:
Dog Health Care – The Sensible Way
Read my advice on daily health care so your Tibetan Spaniel lives a long, healthy life and seldom needs to see the vet... [read more]
3 Best Ways To Feed Your Dog Healthy Food
You can dramatically increase your dog's chances of living a long, healthy life by feeding the right food. Cutting right to the chase, the best foods for your Tibetan Spaniel are... [read more]
A Quick Way To Make Homemade Dog Food
Your Tibetan Spaniel will love real chicken, turkey, beef, fish, eggs, yogurt, broccoli.... this is not just "people food" and I'll tell you why... [read more]
5 Best Kibble and Canned Dog Foods
Some are better than others, but I must be honest – I'm not a huge fan of dry or canned dog food. Here are my concerns... [read more]
Vaccinations and Booster Shots: Needed or Not?
How many vaccinations does your Tibetan Spaniel puppy really need? Does your adult dog need yearly booster shots? The vaccination guidelines have changed! Find out what some vets aren't telling you... [read more]
Spaying Your Female Dog: Pros and Cons
Should your female Tibetan Spaniel be spayed? Current research says, "The AGE at which you spay can be vitally important to your dog's future health." So what's the best age? [read more]
Neutering Your Male Dog: Pros and Cons
Have you been told that you must neuter your male Tibetan Spaniel? Current research shows that the issue is not so simple. Pet owners are not being told about some risks associated with neutering male dogs, especially neutering too early... [read more]
Make Sure Your Vet is the Best!
Is your current veterinarian really the best choice for your dog? Here's how to tell... [read more]
Assisi Loop Review
Does your Tibetan Spaniel suffer from arthritis, hip dysplasia, disk disease, colitis? My honest review of a veterinary device you can use at home to reduce inflammation and pain. [read more]
Complete list of Tibetan Spaniel health problems
Breeders are deliberately breeding two deformities into the lovely Tibetan Spaniel.
Their short legs and long back are chondrodysplastic, and their shortened face is brachycephalic.
Both deformities are associated with respiratory, orthopedic, and eye problems.
Eye diseases are a major concern in Tibetan Spaniels, as they can lead to blindness.
The short face means a small mouth that often doesn't have room for healthy teeth, which leads to dental disease.
Luxating patella (loose knee joints) is a serious concern, with over 11% of the breed affected, the 5th worst rate of all breeds. Bad knees cause pain and lameness and can require expensive surgery.
The hip dysplasia rate is 12%, much too high for a small breed. Even elbow dysplasia is at a 6% rate.
Another orthopedic concern is intervertebral disk disease.
Chronic allergies cause itching and scratching, which can lead to skin infections (hot spots).
Preventing health problems
Some health problems are inherited. For example, if your dog inherits from his parents the genes for an eye disease called PRA, he will go blind and there's nothing anyone can do about it.
But most health problems can be prevented by the ways you raise your dog.
FREE eBOOK! My free online health care program, 11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy shows you how to raise your Tibetan Spaniel in all the right ways that help prevent health problems. Become your dog's health care champion!
About the author: Michele Welton has over 40 years of experience as a Dog Trainer, Dog Breed Consultant, and founder of three Dog Training Centers. An expert researcher and author of 15 books about dogs, she loves helping people choose, train, and care for their dogs.
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