Chinese Shar Pei Puppy Dog Care Information

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Chinese Shar Pei puppy dog

Chinese Shar Pei Health Information:

Some common health concerns for your Chinese Shar-Pei include; entropion, CHD, patellar luxation, allergies, otitis externa, lip and skin fold pyodermas, hypothyriodism and amyloidosis.

Also of note: the Chinese Shar-Pei is notoriously allergic to many food ingredients, including soy, corn, wheat, gluten and sugar. The Shar-Pei can develop these allergies early unless preventative steps are taken. It is advised to feed your puppy Chinese Shar-Pei only grain-free food to prevent (or minimize) early allergic reactions in the form of skin irritation, itching and sores. Even in adulthood, Chinese Shar-Peis will lead a healthier life if corn, soy, wheat, sugar and gluten are restricted from their diets.

Chinese Shar Pei Exercise Information:

The Chinese Shar-Pei needs daily exercise. He will enjoy long evening walks and many hours of yard play. As a precaution, be sure to walk your Shar-Pei during the coolest part of the day. This breed is somewhat heat sensitive and heat exhaustion is possible.

It is tempting to just let your Chinese Shar-Pei merrily play in the garden in lieu of a walk. This is ill-advised as your Shar-Pei needs the mental stimulation that only new sights and smells can provide. A bored Chinese Shar-Pei is prone to destruction, so endeavour to keep him gainfully occupied.

Chinese Shar Pei Grooming Needs:

The coat of the Chinese Shar-Pei needs only a weekly brushing to allow the natural oils condition his coat. The more pressing grooming requirement involves daily wrinkle inspection. The skin folds in the Shar-Pei are prone to irritation and hotspots. Should this malady occur, seek veterinary attention at once.