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How to recognise and treat heat stroke in dogs

Heat stroke in dogs Recognising heat stroke and acting quickly is vital if a dog is going to survive. Often people underestimate how dangerous this condition can be, especially for a small dog like a chihuahua. The best course of action to take towards heat stroke is...

Alabama rot: What this means for your chihuahua

What is Alabama Rot? Alabama rot is a strange and alarming name for a disease and gives the impression that it only occurs in the States, but cases have been reported in the UK. It has been linked to over 100 dog deaths so far. 18 in 2017 This disease was first...

My chihuahua has diarrhea, what to do next?

My chihuahua has diarrhea, what to do next? When your chihuahua has diarrhea it can be very distressing for everyone. Diarrhea can range from loose stools for a couple of days to full on explosions of watery faeces. It can be very worrying for you, the guardian, and...

Help my chihuahua has dry itchy skin!

My chihuahua has dry itchy skin, what's causing it? If your chihuahua has dry itchy skin, it's probably driving them crazy (and you). Making them scratch and nibble at different areas and rubbing themselves along the furniture to try and get some relief. (This can...