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...
by Louise Kirby | Apr 22, 2018 | Allergies, Feeding, General, Grooming, Health, skin allergies, Worms & Parasites
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....
by Louise Kirby | Apr 12, 2018 | Feeding, Health, nutrition, Your puppy
Does it matter if my dog eats cat food? If your chihuahua is anything like Minnie, then they might well like to tuck into a bowl of cat food. Similarly, if you leave kibble down for your dog during the day, you might find that your cat likes to help themselves too!...
