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How long can my senior Shih Tzu with arthritis and seizures walk in summer?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 11 years and 10 months old

Hello erythriol harmful to pets. I have an 11 year old shitzu who has arthritis and seizures how long and far should our walks be in the summer

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 1st, 2018

If you meant the sweetener erythritol, it is not toxic to dogs. Xylitol is the sweetener that is very toxic to dogs. If it is very hot or humid out, keep walks short. A 10-15. Inure walk is fine. Monitor Quinton for excessive panting, lethargy or lameness. Let him be your guide. A good exercise for dogs with arthritis is swimming. It is low impact and will keep him cool.

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