Help! Why is my Chihuahua throwing up? No pet parent wants to utter these words ever. It is extremely distressing to see a Chi (or any dog for that matter) throw up. Believe me; vomiting may actually do your Chihuahua a world of good. Given the number of putrid, disgusting, and rank things many dogs […] More
On the way back from the office, I was stopped by a Pet Shop to buy a new crate and exercise pen for my wife’s newly bought puppy. There, I was fascinated by a young fluffy Chihuahua puppy with her cute little face appealing me to hold her in my hands. However, my wife’s words […] More
Why do Chihuahuas hide their food ? You have cleaned your house from the attic to the basement in preparation for your in-laws’ visit. Your mother-in-law sits on the couch, gets a funny expression on her face, reaches under the sofa, and pulls out a bone. Clearly you didn’t pass the inspection. Thanks Fido! Well, […] More
‘How much should a Chihuahua eat a day?’ This is among the many questions Chihuahua parents might face at some point or another and an important one at that. Answers to ‘how often’ and ‘how much’ a Chihuahua should eat on a daily basis are crucial components of maintaining its health and well-being. The Chihuahua […] More
One of the first questions potential Chihuahua parents ask is: ‘Are Chihuahuas high maintenance?’ ‘Are Chihuahuas hard to take care of?’ After all; no one wants a high maintenance dog. We all want pets that are easy-to-manage. The good news is that the Chihuahua breed is fairly easy to maintain and take care of. Being […] More
What are some of the common health problems in Chihuahuas? The good news is that Chihuahuas are generally healthy, robust, and hardy dogs but, like all dog breeds, they are prone to certain health conditions. Not all Chihuahuas will develop any or all of these issues, but it is important as a Chihuahua owner, to […] More
Why do chihuahuas bite ankles? Chihuahuas are one of the most popular breeds of toy dogs due to their cuteness. However, you may not agree that their ankle biting habit is cute! Is it a learned bad behavior or an innate habit for them? In this article, I’m going to answer a few important questions […] More
Are Chihuahuas prone to skin problems is one of the first questions many new Chi parents ask their vets about. You see, this breed is indeed quite sensitive and delicate and resultantly, they tend to suffer from skin problems like rashes, blisters, dandruff, skin allergies, etc. Skin problems could arise due to numerous reasons- right […] More
Your Chi jumps off the bed and starts scratching. She scratches and scratches and scratches until you worry and wonder ‘why do Chihuahuas scratch so much and whether it is normal’. A dog scratching all the time isn’t normal at all and could indicate a health issue, an allergy, or a flea/tick problem. Many Chihuahuas […] More
‘When to spay a Chihuahua?’ A friend who recently adopted a female Chihuahua called to ask me one day. She knew we had had our Chi spayed before she turned a year old. I told her to speak to her vet because every dog is different. However, for most dogs, the right time for spaying/neutering […] More
Are Chihuahuas good emotional support dogs? Are you planning to enroll your Chi in classes or training sessions for therapy or emotional support animal (ESA)? Perhaps you may be planning to buy/adopt a Chihuahua because you or a loved one needs emotional support. The good news is that these small dogs indeed make great support […] More
I wondered what do Chihuahuas like to play with when my pet started using slippers and curtain tassels as its toys. I realized I probably wasn’t providing my pet with adequate dog toys to stimulate and fuel her sharp IQ. At the same time, I did not want to buy toys that my pet wouldn’t […] More