4. Not visiting the vet annually
You should take your Shih Tzu to the vet at least once a year. Even if your dog seems healthy, your pet needs to get regular examinations (and possibly vaccinations). If you can identify potential health issues of your Shih Tzu at an early stage, you will be able to treat them more effectively. It's also important to develop a good relationship with your vet and enable them to build as thorough a medical history of your dog to potentially help diagnose and treat any health issues that come up.
