People with diabetes use a variety of treatments to help their bodies use the glucose in their blood. One very important treatment is insulin injections. If you inject too much insulin, your blood sugar may drop too low.
The Lhasa Apso, which has an average lifespan of approximately 12 to 14 years, is susceptible to major health conditions like patellar luxation and minor aliments like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), distichiasis, renal cortical hypoplasia, and entropion.
You may have heard some rumblings about how long your little Shih Tzu might live but what's the truth? We spoke to Dr. Nina Mantione, a Petplan staff veterinarian, to find out. Pet parents of healthy Shih Tzus can expect to enjoy anywhere from 10 to 18 years with their best friends. Small dogs often live longer than their larger counterparts. Shih Tzus are known as one of the toy breeds, which means they tend to be small, cute and incredibly cuddly. But they are also prone to a few specific health concerns that pet parents should be on the watch for: