by Louise Kirby | Apr 3, 2017 | Health, Senior Chihuahuas, Your puppy
Nothing causes opinions to flow like the subject of spaying your chihuahua. For some people it is a no brainier and they happily book their puppy in as soon as she is old enough. For others, like me, it has taken longer to arrive at the decision if they get there at...
by Louise Kirby | Mar 27, 2017 | Fun, Health, Toilet training
Five common dog toilet etiquettes explained Ever wondered why it takes forever for your chihuahua to find a spot to pee, or why they give you that disconcerting stare when they poop? 1. Circling a spot Do you notice your chi being overly...
by Louise Kirby | Mar 25, 2017 | Feeding, Health, Recipes, Senior Chihuahuas, skin allergies
Preventing canine cancer Canine cancer is a major killer for dogs. 50% of dogs over 10 may develop a cancer at some point. But the good news is that over half of them are curable if they are caught early. So be vigilant. While it is not possible to eliminate the risk...
by Louise Kirby | Mar 19, 2017 | Characteristics, Socialisation, Training
What Is Your Chihuahua Telling You With Her Tail Wagging? Your chihuahua’s tail is a thing of beauty and tail wagging is a powerful way for your chihuahua to communicate her feelings and emotions. Unfortunately, us humans are not always very good at interpreting the...
by Louise Kirby | Mar 19, 2017 | Fun, News, Socialisation, Training, Your Stories
Chihuahuas may not be the most obvious choice for a therapy dog. But a few years ago we met Georgie the chihuahua who was a certified therapy dog and regularly visited people in hospital. So, what does it take to become a therapy dog, does your chi have what it takes?...
