Health Articles

Should your chihuahua sleep on the bed?

Where should your chihuahua sleep? Is it Ok for your chihuahua to sleep on the bed or in some case under the duvet with you? Where your chihuahua sleeps is a subject that causes much discussion and in some cases arguments between partners. According to the Sleep...

Should you carry your chihuahua?

Chihuahuas are one of the smallest dog breeds, and it's easy to carry them everywhere. Especially when they are barking at everything they see. Their small size makes them easy to scoop up and tuck under your arm or pop into a bag. But should you carry your chihuahua?...

Heart murmurs in chihuahuas

Recently, Mika, who is now 14, was diagnosed with a heart murmur. The vet picked it up during a routine exam; he showed no outward signs of anything being wrong, so I was shocked. A heart murmur is an abnormal sound heard during the heartbeat cycle. It's caused by...

How to cut your chihuahua’s nails

Do you worry when it’s time to cut your chihuahua’s nails. Keeping your chihuahua’s toenails well maintained is an important part of dog ownership. Although chihuahuas have minimal grooming requirements, keeping their toenails trimmed is one aspect of grooming that...