by Louise Kirby | Jan 3, 2021 | anal glands, Health, vaccinations, Worms & Parasites
What are anal glands? When your chihuahua has anal gland problems it really is a pain in the arse, for both you and your chihuahua. Anal glands are two little sacs of fluid that sit just inside your dog’s rectum. Their job is to produce his signature scent that...
by Louise Kirby | May 14, 2020 | General
Chihuahuas – A Brachycephalic Breed The Symptoms & Management of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome Chihuahuas have been selectively bred over time to give them their short stature and flat faces that we’ve fallen in love with. Their flat faces put them into the...
by Louise Kirby | Oct 12, 2019 | Feeding, Health, nutrition
Get your chihuahua’s IBS under control Getting your chihuahua’s IBS under control can take some time. Symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can be like the symptoms of IBD (Inflammatory bowel disease). Both cause diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal...
by Louise Kirby | Oct 8, 2019 | Recipes
Recipe for dealing with your chihuahua’s upset tummy If your chihuahua has an upset tummy and diarrhoea it can be difficult to know what to feed them to help clear it up. Sometimes you are advised to starve your dog for 24 hours, but for a small chihuahua that...
by Louise Kirby | Oct 5, 2019 | Allergies, Reverse sneezing, sneezing
What are canine nasal mites? Is your chihuahua constantly sneezing or reverse sneezing, shaking his head and appear to have a runny cold. It could be an infection of canine nasal mites. Yep they’re a thing. An infestation of canine nasal mites could also be mistaken...