About Umbilical Hernias and pinched nastrils
The followig is an excerpt from The official Book of the
shih tzu By Jo ann white reganding umblilical hernias and
pinched nostrils , which are quite common in the shih tzu
puppies The shih tzu ia a (brachycephalic) (short noses)
have slightly pinched nostrils particularly when they are
teething. they may snort and snuffle snore and have a
watery clear nasal discharge . this problem generally
clears up with age
Small umbilical ( belly buttons ) hernias are quite
common in shih tzu puppies .If the opening is small it will
likely close by itself as the puppy matures as with slightly
pinched nostrils, Many vets unfamiliar with our breed are
are much too quick to recommend corrective surgery