Pekingese Puppies Blog

A beautiful Pekingese pup is looking for something. Isn’t he cute?

Save money on vet bills! Do the basic health check yourself.

When a dog starts scratching himself with a vengeance, it is a clear indication that something is up. Could be that the dog may have fleas or maybe a rash due to the summer heat. Yes, dogs do feel heat and can even suffer from heat stroke. Shaving a Pekingnese is not something that should be avoided but should also be taken as a form of concern and care.

There are seasonal allergies that the dog may have or even some reaction to foods with corn or wheat that can only be aggravated by both the hair and the heat. To help veterinarians determine the cause of this painful scratching, they may recommended a therapeutic shave down to alleviate irritations due to heat and rashes or allergies. Who knows, maybe owners may find their dogs more attractive with shorter hair. Some have even preferred them that way for they can perform better in agility competitions and events.

Hypoallergenic is defined as something that is not allergy producing or inducing. This is one quality that allergy prone dog lovers wish their breeds are 100%. Common notion is that people’s allergy is caused by the hair flying in the air and causing asthma, coughing or even itching for starters. Allergic reactions are actually due to dander. Dander is a material, such as dried skin or scales and hair that is shed from different animals. It is likened to dandruff and also nicknamed “pet pollen“.

Pekingese are considered to be hypoallergenic to some due to its coat being more like hair and not fur thus a lesser degree of dander. Chihuahuas and Poodles are also known breeds. But everyone has its own limit for dander before its causes a reaction and one should consider this if they have allergies. Remember, even though the Pekingese may be hypoallergenic, one’s threshold must be observed before taking them home.

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!