The Chihuahua

The top collar has become an increasingly popular dog training tool previously few years. Two of the most well -known brands of head collar available on the market are the Gentle Leader as well as the Halts, but there  are several other brands that   contain the basic head collar concept. Many individuals find the Gentle [...]

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Types of Medications We all hope that our pets never get sick, but if something does go wrong it is better to see a veterinarian sooner rather than later.  Catching a problem early often means that whatever medications you take home can be done for a shorter time period than if you let the problem [...]

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Review   In the previous article we talked about types of medications and how to give your Chi pills and liquids. We also discussed what to do when you find it impossible to give your little one oral medication. Although administering medications can sometimes be frustrating, don’t give up.  These drugs are necessary for your [...]

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Choosing a Kennel If you are travelling and can’t take your Chi with you a boarding kennel is sometimes the only option left to care for your pet.  Choosing the right kennel can make all the difference to you and your Chi.  If your Chihuahua is happy at the kennel and you trust the kennel [...]

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What is Agility Training? Agility training is a dog sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy.  Many of you will have seen these types of competitions live or on television where dogs are directed over jumps, through tunnels, over seesaws and through [...]

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Introduction Spaying or neutering your Chi is the surgical sterilization procedure used to make sure your pet is no longer able to produce offspring.  Spaying is the word used for female dogs, and neutering is the term for male dogs.  While you may love your Chi very much and believe they are the most sweetly [...]

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Chihuahua Eye Problems Part of what makes your Chihuahua so adorable is the large, protruding eyes.  Their sweet little faces with the overly large eyes seem to express so much emotion they are irresistible.  However, those same eyes are prone to infection or injury and you should be careful to treat your Chi’s eyes with [...]

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It Sounds Terrible, What Is It? A Luxating patella is a condition where the kneecap moves out of its normal alignment or position.  In the old days, people called it a “trick knee”.  If it’s a trick, it’s not a very funny one.  Luxating patellas often require surgery and can be quite uncomfortable for the [...]

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Teeth Brushing is a Daily Job Unlike grooming, there is no difference in oral care if you own a short or long haired Chihuahua.  Just like you, your Chi needs to have his or her teeth brushed every day.  Make it part of your routine so that it is easier to remember.  After breakfast or [...]

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What to Do Before Your Start Before you try to introduce your new Chi puppy to your cat there are a few things to do in preparation.  The first thing to do is trim your cat’s toenails.  Many small dogs have received serious eye injuries from the quick swat of a cat’s paw, so a [...]

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Getting a New Chihuahua Puppy You have several options when you decide to get a new Chihuahua.  If you want a purebred puppy then check with your local veterinarians for breeder recommendations.  If you don’t mind your puppy being a Chihuahua mix or if you decide to get an adult Chi then animal shelters or [...]

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You’ve just brought home your brand new Chi puppy and can’t believe how cute and adorable it is.  Hopefully you spent a little time planning for this new arrival and have all the necessary items available so that your puppy settles in quickly to your home.  If you feel unprepared, don’t worry, because this article [...]

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