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...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 28, 2019 | Health, Poisons, shivering, vomiting
Types of dog vomit Nothing gets you out of your chair faster than the sound of your dog about to vomit. All dogs vomit or throw-up from time to time. Most often it’s something they’ve eaten like grass or they have gobbled their food and it’s nothing to worry about....
by Louise Kirby | Aug 27, 2019 | Behaviour, humping, Socialisation, spaying & neutering, Training
A lot of owners get frustrated by humping or mounting behaviour, it’s embarrassing when your dog starts to hump or mount another dog in the park or attaches themselves to a visitor’s leg. Dogs humping or mounting is often interpreted as a sexual behaviour and causes...
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...
