Search:

Home | Pets | Dog Breeds


 

Routine Care Of Allergies With A Shar Pei

By: Melissa Coleman

There are many Shar Pei allergies that can be overcome with some careful thought. Unfortunately there are also a number of autoimmune problems that your Shar Pei will face that may end in medical problems requiring professional medical care. Special veterinary care is usually required for some of the allergic skin conditions and even when treated will require constant future management by the pet owner. Combined with strong behavioral tendencies the Shar Pei is not a low maintenance pet and it is also quite an expensive pet to own.

Pet lovers need to carefully consider ownership of a Shar Pei. Similarly to owning any of the more aggressive dogs the commitment to bring them into your family should only be with the full buy-in of all the family members who will be involved. Furthermore, as allergies tend to worsen as the dog ages and the treatments get more costly, it is important to get a full record of their illnesses if you are considering an older dog. Many Shar Pei allergies are treated with routine bathing and proper care.

A Shar Pei is a large dog and can weigh up to sixty pounds for a large specimen. Its large number of wrinkles exacerbates the potential for skin allergies on such a large dog. Of course these features of its appearance are based on the historic uses of the breed. A Shar Pei can be frightening when this rather unusual collection of skin and fur faces you off. Their tendency towards aggressive behaviors can lead to additional problems with routine care items such as nail trimming and ear cleaning.

Shar Pei allergies can become a serious concern if they require a vet. Routine veterinary assistance is not typical easy with a Shar Pei and many vets may not approach the dog unless it is under sedation or anesthesia.

Shar Peis that were not suitably trained may end up with some Shar Pei allergies originating with dirty ears or damaged paw pads. Shar Peis are in general rather easy to annoy, and because of their powerful nature and their low center of gravity a fully-grown Shar Pei cannot be physically subdued by an average person.

It is unfortunate that such an unusual dog is hard to take care of in this manner given their tendency to exhibit certain health problems. A Shar Pei is clearly not your traditional pet. With a documented history going back hundreds of years in China they have largely been bred for their temperament and not for their robust health. Although Shar Peis can live to the age of fifteen most live for eight to twelve years.

Shar Pei allergies and skin issues are typically cosmetic and many Shar Pei specific allergies do not really contribute to this short life span. This short life span is rather more a factor of the size of the dog and its behaviors.

Shar Pei allergies were the least concern as efforts were made to stabilize the population. Today there are over hundred thousand Shar Peis in existence. Although Shar Peis come with some endemic problems such as their temperament and health issues, as long as they are trained and adequate precautions are maintained for the safety of those around them they are in fact a good family dog. Furthermore, with consideration of their special needs their medical concerns can be managed.

Article Source: http://directoryjam.com

About the author: Melissa Coleman is an avid lover of the Shar Pei and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Shar Pei. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Shar Pei Allergies plus a whole lot more.

Please Rate this Article

 

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Dog Breeds Articles Via RSS!
Additional Articles From - Home | Pets | Dog Breeds
Sign Up for a free account.
Unique Article Wizard
Submit Articles
Member Login
Top Authors
Most Popular Articles
Submission Guidelines
Ezine Notifications
Article RSS Feeds
3-day Stealth Marketing Course
About Us
Link to Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

Powered by Article Dashboard