by Louise Kirby | Aug 15, 2019 | Allergies, Feeding, Grooming, Health, skin allergies, tear staining, teeth
Apple Cider Vinegar for dogs Apple cider vinegar for dogs has become very trendy and it seems to be an all-round good guy with lots of health benefits for everyone, including our chihuahuas. I’ve had reason to investigate it a bit more because Minnie has started her...
by Louise Kirby | Jun 10, 2019 | General, Health, Your puppy
Preventing heart disease in chihuahuas How common is heart disease in chihuahuas? Heart disease in chihuahuas is common, they can suffer from a condition called mitral valve disease, also known as chronic valvular disease. This can affect several small dog...
by Louise Kirby | May 30, 2019 | Behaviour, Toilet training, Your puppy
Is your chihuahua marking in the house? Young male dogs will love to mark their territory. But it’s not the only reason a dog marks in the house and believe it or not marking is not confined to intact males. Females and neutered males can also mark. But,...
by Louise Kirby | May 16, 2019 | Dry food, Feeding, Health, nutrition
How you store dry dog food is not as straightforward as you think. Dry dog food (kibble) is still a highly popular way of feeding a dog. Owners like the convenience of scooping out a handful and dropping it in a bowl. It’s also super convenient if you free feed...
by Louise Kirby | May 10, 2019 | Health, vaccinations
Is a titre test better for our chihuahua? Can a titre test be better for our chihuahuas than the booster vaccinations? Owners are still unsure about vaccinations and many have never heard of titre testing. So, here are the questions that most dog owners ask. What is a...