Why are Chihuahuas so angry? My 5-yr old neighbor asked me this question the other day because both his Chihuahuas were always quite ‘mean’, angry, and aggressive. But not my Bella – our 8-yr old Chihuahua. There are myriad factors that can cause anger and aggression in small dogs like Chihuahuas. Mostly, they feel insecure […] More
How much exercise do Chihuahuas need? I think of myself as a fairly active person and like to take my Chi everywhere I go. That is why I wondered ‘How much exercise do Chihuahuas need’, because I certainly do not want to over exercise my pet. Like French bulldogs, do Chihuahuas get overheated? Will they […] More
Do Chihuahuas like to be kissed? I love kissing my Chihuahua Bella and she kisses and licks me right back. Not all dogs love that though. Many doggies may not appreciate being kissed and often, Chihuahuas are known to show aggressive behavior. That is why it is best not to kiss a Chihuahua unless you […] More
Why do Chihuahuas burrow? Do you have a bump in your bed? I do! It disappears during the day and reappears at night with a cute little black nose poking out! Yes- My Chihuahua Bella is a burrower alright! She burrows in our bed, in her bed (on the rare occasions she sleeps in it), […] More
Why are Chihuahuas so needy? Having a Chihuahua for a pet is like having a small child for several years to come! My dear Chihuahua follows me everywhere – to the bathroom, into the kitchen, and she is at my feet all day when I work. I like having a clingy needy Chi, but not […] More
How to keep your cat in the yard? A neighbor asked me this question the other day, since we both have cats. Well, cats are stubborn creatures and we cannot really train them, the way we can train our dogs. No matter how much we try, our curious cats will always find ways to leave […] More
Why do cats like the smell of bleach? – My cat Bob used to go crazy when I used bleach to clean my bathtubs. He would wait patiently until I had poured bleach all over the tub to deter that gross mildew and then he would go and rub himself all over it! Thankfully, he […] More
Can I use human shampoo on my cat? I did and regretted soon after. My cat’s coat wasn’t the same again. I learned the hard way and I hope this post will help people avoid the same mistake. You should not never use human shampoo to bathe your cat. Human shampoos are not good for […] More
How long can cats go without food and water is often something all cat parents wonder about when their beloved pet refuses food or water. Another time when one would ask ‘How long can cats go without food and water’ is when they have to leave their cat home alone for prolonged periods of time. […] More
Can cats eat salmon skin? – Good question – one that I have wondered about myself! If you are like me, you often feed scraps from your plate to your pets – after all, that’s what pets are for aren’t they! I do not eat salmon’s skin and I often give it to my dog […] More
Wondering how to cat proof a balcony? I will tell you all about it! My cat is an inquisitive little creature and she is always exploring and jumping up in places she isn’t supposed to. Earlier, we lived on the first floor of an apartment complex, so it was fine. We did not need a […] More
Can cats eat shrimp? My cat always begs for a sample of seafood every time I cook some for my family. It is a good thing that you are checking whether cooked shrimp is safe for cats. After all, not all seafood is safe for cats and that is why you must always check with […] More