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Originally Posted by cuilynn
However, a friend of mine, who also has a shih tzu and spayed hers, told me that her dog actually got more problems after spaying. Her dog's paws and body develop rashes all over. And she's actually asking me to think twice before spaying my dog.
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Hello, Cuilynn -- I would guess that your friend's shih tzu's skin problems have nothing to do with spaying. It's probably a coincidence that the rashes began after spaying. Skin problems are maddening to diagnose, because they can have so many causes -- genetic, allergic reaction to this or that, fungus, parasites, on and on. I think I've read comments from other shih tzu owners here that the breed is particularly prone to skin problems...
My two cents? I tend to agree with the points in the article that Lynie posted, but if I were you, I think I'd ask for the opinions of a reputable veterinarian or two. You'll probably feel more at ease with whatever you decide with some professional advice behind you. Best of luck to you & your pup!
