by Louise Kirby | Feb 13, 2023 | Feeding, Health
A question came in about a chihuahua who didn’t appear to be eating. As this is a common worry I have posted it as a case history. This was the query from a reader. He’s 9 months old, weighs 4lb, 9 oz. I just had him to the vet. He’s healthy but just...
by Louise Kirby | Nov 8, 2022 | General
In a nutshell, your chihuahua’s daily food allowance is the total amount of food that your dog eats across the day. Which sounds simple enough. But people get very confused when it comes to training their dogs and what they should be feeding. When training their dog...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 29, 2022 | arthritis, Dry food, Feeding, Health, nutrition, Senior Chihuahuas
How can IHow can I help with chihuahua arthritis? A case study. A question came into the office about how to help a chi chi who is struggling with arthritis and was it Ok to feed a salmon oil supplement. Question: I’ve got a 9 yr old and a 3 yr old Chihuahua rat...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 21, 2022 | Behaviour, Characteristics, Training
Would you like to stop chihuahua barking? Chihuahua barking can be a problem. Chihuahua are excitable dogs and they like a bark. As a Pro Dog Trainer and Behaviour Coach this is the number one thing I get asked about. The other evening, I happened to be in an...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 19, 2022 | Behaviour, Characteristics, chihuahua agression
Help, my chihuahua nips ankles when visitors or workmen move! If this happens it’s because your chihuahua is over aroused, worried, and anxious by what is happening. When visitors enter the house there is likely to be a lot of excitement around the door. This...
