| Avoid upset from a Shih Tzu puppy wondering | | | | pose a special problem. They might just |
| off and getting lost. Learn how to prevent illness | | | | inadvertently let the Shih Tzu out. If this is the |
| or injuries. It is always so much more | | | | case in your household, you probably will want to |
| heartbreaking to find out after the fact that you | | | | install door locks that cannot be opened by the |
| could have done something to prevent an illness | | | | children without your helping them. You can also |
| or injury. In this article I hope to share with you | | | | put baby gates in areas that lead to the outside |
| some good information about basic safety | | | | doors if this works for you. |
| measures to prevent mishaps and to help ensure | | | | When you walk your Shih Tzu always keep him |
| your Shih Tzu puppy's safety and well-being. | | | | or her on a leash. |
| Preventing Shih Tzu Puppies from Becoming Lost | | | | Keep records that can help you locate your Shih |
| Collars and Identification tags are important: | | | | Tzu if he or she is ever lost. Keep a current |
| Place a collar and dog identification tag on your | | | | photo handy and a good description of your Shih |
| Shih Tzu puppy as soon after you receive him or | | | | Tzu that includes distinguishing marks such as |
| her as is possible. There are kind people in this | | | | white around one eye and black around the other |
| world who would return your Shih Tzu puppy in | | | | eye. Microchips provide good identification |
| the case of loss if only they knew whom to call. | | | | information for your Shih Tzu. |
| Be sure to put your name and telephone number | | | | A common mishap with indoor pets and the Shih |
| on the tag. | | | | Tzu is poisoning from eating common houseplants. |
| Training and Fencing is mandatory whenever | | | | Below is a list of toxic plants: |
| possible: | | | | -Aloe vera |
| Teach your Shih Tzu puppy how to "sit" and | | | | -Boston ivy |
| "stay" in the house when a door to the outside is | | | | -Caladium |
| opened. Most of the Shih Tzu I own goes out | | | | -Dumbcane |
| only one door in my house. This is the door that | | | | -English ivy |
| leads to a totally fenced in yard. Most of them will | | | | -German ivy |
| not go out any other door when it is opened. I did | | | | -India rubber plant |
| have a problem with my Little Lucy running out | | | | -Misletoe |
| the front door, into the street, waddled down the | | | | -Philodendron |
| street as fast as she could into the neighbors | | | | -Potted chrysanthemum |
| drive across the road and was confronted with | | | | -Weeping fig |
| their huge black Lab. She quickly turned around | | | | Check with your vet for a phone number for a |
| and came back home! But while on her journey, | | | | poison control center for pets. Keep the number |
| she was joyful and happy as could be thinking she | | | | posted near the phone and use it if your Shih Tzu |
| was out on a delightful adventure that could have | | | | ever eats anything you know or think might be |
| taken her life had the big black lab not stopped | | | | poisonous and your vet's office is closed. |
| her head on. | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource |
| I keep a lock on the gate to my fenced in yard. | | | | box. |
| Households with young children running in and out | | | | |