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Pet Store Allergies With Shar Peis |
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Written by Melissa Coleman
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Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
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Ownership of any pet should start with a consideration of the health, behavioral problems and liabilities associated with the animal. This is especially true with the Shar Pei. Although Shar Pei allergies can present in a dramatic manner given the unique texture of their skin and hair, these conditions are by and large similar to other dogs with similar skins and breeding. For instance pugs and bulldogs have a similar nasal frame and skin texture.
by MelissaColeman
Ownership of any pet should start with a consideration of the health, behavioral problems and liabilities associated with the animal. This is especially true with the Shar Pei. Although Shar Pei allergies can present in a dramatic manner given the unique texture of their skin and hair, these conditions are by and large similar to other dogs with similar skins and breeding. For instance pugs and bulldogs have a similar nasal frame and skin texture.
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.
Training in grooming tolerance should begin when the dog is a very young puppy with the goal of establishing your dominance. A Shar Pei does not like their ears being touched or their nails being trimmed. Because of the rather aggressive nature of a Shar Pei this could lead to some real problems if the dog has not been trained early on its life to tolerate basic grooming of this form.
As with all dogs they can get an allergic reaction to mites and fleas, but these should be prevented by good general dog care. However, unfortunately even good grooming is sometimes problematic for Shar Pei owners.
As we move into an era of increasing understanding of the dangers we face from our own pets and the world we have created, the Shar Pei continues to be one of the most common household pets.
Many of the current dog population have been bred from a small number of Shar Peis that were brought here in the late sixties and early seventies of the last century.
Furthermore, their mysterious origins appear to compensate for many of their shortcomings, and there is an obvious demand in today's pet markets for their very unusual look. However, the need for training and the unusual nature of the health of this animal would nominally indicate that this is one pet that needs a truly committed dog owner and not a part-time pet lover.
About the Author:
About the author: Melissa Coleman is a passionate lover of the Shar Pei and owns a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Shar Pei. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Shar Pei Allergies plus a whole lot more. |
