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Center-Sinai Animal Hospital
Serving the Los Angeles Community since 1969
10737 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 559-3770
Full
range of pet care and emergency veterinary services available
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Shih Tzu from Flicker.com |
Help, Dr. B! My Shih Tzu's
Biting My Face!
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Dear Dr. Baum --
My shih tzu has snapped at me on several occasions. I just can't
seem to wrap my mind around what's causing it. We'll go from sweet
cuddling to growling to an attempt to bite my face. What do I do?
We've reprimanded him and punished him each time it's happened, but
he hasn't learned.
Ann, Los Angeles, CA,
USA
Dear Ann --
These problems can be initiated by
either physical discomfort or psychological disorders. A thorough
exam should be done to check for physical causes. If nothing is
found on physical exam, emotional (fear/anxiety) disorders are
likely to be the cause. A combination of training (behavioral
modification) for both you and the pet, as well as anti-anxiety
medication (and I can only speak for the pet) may help restore some
degree of normalcy. In the meantime keep the dog away from your
face!
Dr. B
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