by Louise Kirby | Dec 12, 2017 | Feeding, Health, Poisons, Recipes, Safety
Christmas food that’s poisonous to dogs Both Christmas and Easter is a time for getting together and enjoying some seasonal food, but a surprising amount of traditional celebration food is either poisonous to dogs or likely to cause an upset tummy. As your...
by Louise Kirby | Dec 4, 2017 | Behaviour, Characteristics, Socialisation, Training
Chihuahuas and children When it comes to picking a family dog, if you have children, a chihuahua may not be an ideal fit. They have a reputation for being snappy and slightly neurotic and are not always a fan of children themselves. Another consideration is that...
by Louise Kirby | Dec 4, 2017 | Behaviour, Characteristics, chihuahua agression, First Aid, Health, Safety, teeth
How to tell your dog is in pain 7 signs your dog is in pain When it comes to showing pain, dogs can be quite stoic and will often try to hide or ignore the pain as much as possible. Dog behaviourists believe this is down to a survival instinct when showing pain would...
by Louise Kirby | Nov 22, 2017 | Characteristics, First Aid, Health, Poisons, Safety, Senior Chihuahuas, shivering, Ticks and Fleas, vaccinations, Worms & Parasites
Why does my chihuahua shiver? It isn’t uncommon to see a chihuahua shivering. Some chihuahuas shiver all the time and others only occasionally. I don’t think I have ever seen Minnie shiver, but she is long haired and larger than average. Arlo does, if he...
by Louise Kirby | Nov 20, 2017 | Health, Lungworm, Ticks and Fleas, vaccinations, Worms & Parasites
The facts about lungworm Lungworm is on the rise in the UK and it is something that people need to be aware of as if left untreated it can be fatal for your dog. There are several species of worm that can migrate from the intestine to the lungs and windpipe. Sometimes...
