Shih Tzu health problems
77 conditions documented for the Shih Tzu, ordered by how often owners search for them. Each guide covers the early signs, what causes it, what treatment realistically costs, and the point at which it stops being a wait-and-see problem.
Looking for something else? The full Shih Tzu breed guide covers temperament, exercise needs and ownership costs.
Start with Shih Tzu Most Common Genetic Disorders: What to Screen For for the hereditary picture across the breed.
Health conditions (75)
Each guide leads with the signs that mean 'vet today' before anything you can do at home.
- Shih Tzu ARVC (Heart Disease): Signs, Lifespan & Treatment
- Shih Tzu Bloat: Emergency Signs & Prevention
- Shih Tzu Cardiomyopathy: Signs, Lifespan & Treatment
- Shih Tzu DCM (Heart Disease): Signs, Lifespan & Treatment
- Shih Tzu Epilepsy: Triggers, Signs & Treatment
- Shih Tzu Heart Conditions: Signs, Lifespan & Treatment
- Shih Tzu Heart Disease: Signs, Lifespan & Treatment
- Shih Tzu Heart Murmurs: Signs, Lifespan & Treatment
- Shih Tzu Heart Problems: Signs, Lifespan & Treatment
- Shih Tzu IVDD Type I: Warning Signs & Treatment
- Shih Tzu IVDD: Warning Signs & Treatment
- Shih Tzu Kidney Disease: Signs, Stages & Vet Costs
- Shih Tzu Kidney Stones: Signs, Stages & Vet Costs
- Shih Tzu Liver Shunts: Signs, Diet & Treatment
- Shih Tzu Most Common Genetic Disorders: What to Screen For
- Shih Tzu Pancreatitis & Diabetes: Signs & Diet Fix
- Shih Tzu Pancreatitis: Signs, Diet Fix & Vet Costs
- Shih Tzu Allergic Reactions: Triggers, Signs & Relief
- Shih Tzu Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BOAS): Signs
- Shih Tzu Brachycephalic Features: Risks, Signs & Prevention
- Shih Tzu Cherry Eye: Signs, Surgery & Costs
- Shih Tzu Eye Disorders: Signs, Surgery & Costs
- Shih Tzu Eye Problems: Signs, Surgery & Costs
- Shih Tzu Gastrointestinal Disorders: Signs & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Genetic Predisposition to Obesity: Screening
- Shih Tzu Hip Dysplasia Prevalence: Signs, Costs & Prevention
- Shih Tzu Hip Dysplasia: Signs, Costs & Prevention
- Shih Tzu Hypothyroidism: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Immune-mediated Thyroiditis: Signs & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Luxating Patellas: Signs, Costs & Prevention
- Shih Tzu Obesity: Ideal Weight & Diet Plan
- Shih Tzu Skin Allergies: Triggers, Signs & Relief
- Shih Tzu Skin Infections: Triggers, Signs & Relief
- Shih Tzu Anesthesia Sensitivity: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Arthritis: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Autoimmune Diseases: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Back Problems: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Back/Spine Issues: Warning Signs & Treatment
- Shih Tzu Bone & Growth Issues: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Cancer: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Cardiac Disease: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Cataracts: Signs, Surgery & Costs
- Shih Tzu Chondrodystrophy: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Chronic Active Hepatitis: Signs, Diet & Treatment
- Shih Tzu Corneal Dystrophy: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Signs & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Degenerative Myelopathy: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Dental Issues: Signs, Costs & Prevention
- Shih Tzu Diabetes: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Ear Infections: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Elbow Dysplasia: Signs, Costs & Prevention
- Shih Tzu Elongated Soft Palate: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Esophageal Disease: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC): Signs & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Exercise Intolerance: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Genetic Load: What to Screen For
- Shih Tzu Glaucoma: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Heat Sensitivity: Risks, Signs & Prevention
- Shih Tzu Insurance Claims: What It Costs & What Is Covered
- Shih Tzu Legg-calvé-perthes Disease: Signs & Costs
- Shih Tzu Myotonia Congenita: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease: Signs & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Neurologic Disease: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Ocular Disease: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Osteochondritis Dissecans OCD: Signs & What to Do
- Shih Tzu PRA (Retinal Atrophy): Signs, Surgery & Costs
- Shih Tzu Pregnancy Complications: Risks and Warning Signs
- Shih Tzu Purebred Vs. Mixed Breeds: What to Screen For
- Shih Tzu Respiratory Disease: Risks, Signs & Prevention
- Shih Tzu Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome: Signs & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Small Nostrils: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Ventricular Arrhythmias: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Von Willebrand's Disease: Signs & What to Do
- Shih Tzu Wobbler Syndrome: Signs, Causes & What to Do
- Shih Tzu X-scid: Signs, Causes & What to Do
Behaviour (2)
What to try at home first, and the point at which a trainer or behaviourist is the right call.