by Louise Kirby | May 27, 2017 | Allergies, Grooming, Health, Poisons, Product reviews, Safety, shivering, Ticks and Fleas, Worms & Parasites
How to rid your house of dog fleas Do chihuahuas get dog fleas, that can’t be true! But we all know even the cutest chihuahua can pick up dog fleas. The issue is how to deal with them without turning to harmful chemicals and treatments. If you would like to find...
by Louise Kirby | May 25, 2017 | eye health, First Aid, Grooming, Health, Safety
Dealing with eye problems in chihuahuas Here we look at some of the most common eye problems in chihuahuas. Because chihuahuas are close to the ground and their eyes can protrude it can leave them vulnerable to cuts and infections. Conjunctivitis The conjunctiva is...
by Louise Kirby | May 23, 2017 | First Aid, General, Health, Safety
Why do dogs eat grass? Is it a myth that they do this to be sick? Is there another underlying reason and should I be worried about it? Last night I cooked ‘Team Chi’ a nice meal with chicken, barley, pumpkin and beans. All balanced with added bone meal and salmon oil....
by Louise Kirby | May 22, 2017 | First Aid, Grooming, Health, Safety
There is a movement away from using chemical flea control as people are concerned about the long-term effects of dousing their dogs in insecticide. We try to avoid these products as they make Mika sick. There are a whole host of different ways to protect your...
by Louise Kirby | May 18, 2017 | First Aid, Health, Safety
What are hay fever symptoms in dogs? In some ways, hayfever symptoms in dogs show in a similar way to humans with watery eyes, running noses and lots of sneezing, not pleasant for summertime walkies! And similarly to humans, sometimes dogs that suffer with hayfever...
