by Louise Kirby | Sep 16, 2018 | anal glands, Dry food, Feeding, Health, Your puppy
How you feed your dog is something that dog owners are passionate about. What, when and how much are some of the main questions that come into the blog. One hot debate is free feeding or set meal times. Free feeding Vs meal feeding Here is a quick rundown of the...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 9, 2018 | Allergies, Health, skin allergies, Ticks and Fleas
Flea allergy dermatitis Flea allergy dermatitis (also called prurtius) is one of the most common skin issues with dogs. It can occur at any age but usually develops when dogs are young, between one and five years of age. Most of the fleas that occur today are cat...
by Louise Kirby | Jul 11, 2018 | First Aid, Health, Safety
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...
by Louise Kirby | Jun 8, 2018 | Alabama rot, Health, Worms & Parasites
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...
by Louise Kirby | May 14, 2018 | Feeding, Health, Worms & Parasites
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 very distressing for your chihuahua. Diarrhea...
