Bichon Frize has snow-white hair and looks like a doll. And because Bichon Frize has curly hair, it does not shed much hair. In addition, it is small in size. It has become very popular in recent years. Many people who want to raise a dog will consider Bichon Frize as their first choice.
But Bichon Frize is not that easy to raise. Let’s take a look at some common problems with Bichon Frize and how we can avoid or deal with them.
1. Joint problems
Bichon Frize has a lively and active personality, but has a small frame. The common joint problem is patellar dislocation that easily occurs during running. Patellar luxation of the Bichon Frize usually manifests itself as a Bichon Frize suddenly screaming and being unwilling to walk. Therefore, we should try to avoid activities such as standing upright and frequently going up and down stairs.
2. Ear problems
Bichon Frize's ears are drooped and hidden in the hair, which results in Bichon Frize's ear canal not being kept dry at all times. Ears that have been in a humid environment for a long time, if not cleaned in time, will easily breed bacteria , causing Bichon Frize's ears to have odor, otitis and other phenomena.
In response to this situation, we clean the ears of Bichons regularly. You can first clean up their secretions, clean the ear canals with saline, and then wipe away the excess water to keep them dry.
3. Yellow mouth
If you raise a Bichon Frize, or you have seen other people’s Bichons, you will find a problem. Bichons often have yellow hair around their mouths. In fact, if the hair around the Bichon Frize's mouth gets wet after drinking water and we do not wipe it clean in time, it will cause their mouth to turn yellow.
In addition, another possibility for Bichon Frize's mouth to turn yellow is that we did not wipe their mouth after eating dog food, and the oil stains stuck on it oxidized, which will also turn their mouth yellow. Therefore, pet owners who raise Bichons should be diligent in daily cleaning and help them wipe their mouths every day to keep them clean.
4. Skin problems
Because the Bichon Frize has snow-white hair, it will be particularly obvious when it is dirty, which leads to the cleaning officer to bathe the Bichon Frize much more frequently. The Bichon Frize itself can secrete a layer of natural oil to protect its skin, but frequent bathing destroys the oil and the skin loses its natural barrier, making it prone to various skin problems.
Moreover, Bichon Frize has curly hair, and the hair inside is difficult to dry completely. Wet hair can cause Bichon Frize to suffer from eczema and other problems.
Therefore, those who raise bichon bears should try to keep their hair clean and reduce the frequency of bathing. At the same time, they can be fed some lecithin that can nourish the skin.
5. Tear stain problem
Tear stain seems to be a very common problem in Bichon Frize. Tear stains not only affect the appearance of Bichon Frize, but also reflect the health status of Bichon Frize. When Bichons suffer from ear diseases such as ear mites , the pain will stimulate the eyes to shed tears through the facial nerves. Excessive tears accumulate together, forming tear stains.
If there is no problem with the dog’s ears, then the tear stains of the Bichon Frize may be a reflection that the dog food it eats is too strong for it, causing them to get angry, resulting in tear stains. At this time, we can change them to dog food with less oil and less salt.
Conclusion: Do you still think it is easier to raise than a bear?
