The before and after of a rescued dog: they managed to remove 3 kilos of hair

A specimen of the breed Shih tzu was rescued by a group of vets in the US city of Kansas after being found in very poor health.

The operation was very difficult, as the deterioration caused by the tangled hair seemed irreversible. However, after a cleaning procedure, they were able to shave him and remove more of his 3 kilos fur.

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The small specimen of Shih tzu He was in the street and from what specialists could determine, he 11 years old. Rescuers baptized him Simon Yes they commented that he could barely walk because of the excess hair. An issue that not only generated dirt and noise, but also made it hard to see.

The before and after transformation footage was shared on TikTok, where the video racked up more than 40 million visits.

The person who told the recording was responsible for presenting his story: “This 11 year old Shih Tzu arrived today in perhaps one of the worst entanglement cases we’ve ever seen.”.

It took the vets about two hours to remove the thick, matted strands of fur that weighed nearly half her weight.

In a second clip by TIC Tac you can see the dog already recovered. Rescuers said he is still at the clinic and is “relatively healthy” despite the poor conditions he was previously in.

“Simon has some minor medical issues, including chronic dry eye. He is in desperate need of dental treatment. “

Since the video’s publication, the recording has already racked up over 7 million likes and has over 100,000 comments. Everyone pointed out the dog’s shocking transformation.

“I can’t imagine the relief he felt “wrote one of the users. While someone else wrote: “My God, this breaks my heart!” Ahhh, thank you for taking care of it ”.

How are the Shih Tzus

It is a breed of the so-called “Toys“(Toy dog), since its weight oscillates between 4 and 7 kilos. They are of Asian descent, especially from the Tibet.

Although they are small in stature, they are known for their largely fun and playful personalities. In addition, his temper is calm and friendly.

A recent study found that it is one of the 14 oldest dog breeds. Some believe it was developed by Tibetan monks and given as a gift to Chinese royalty. It is also assumed that the Shih tzu was developed in China cross other races with him Lhasa Apso O Pekines.