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How not to buy a chihuahua puppy

Once you have made the decision to buy a chihuahua puppy, the next step is to decide where you are going to get your puppy from. The options are numerous and sometimes confusing. Most people turn their attention online and start their puppy search with the phrase...

Is it OK to feed rice to dogs?

It is very common to be advised to feed rice to dogs when they are not well, and it’s often seen as an ingredient in commercial dog foods. Dogs will happily chow down on a bowl of rice if it’s put in front of them. But is rice a good food source for our dogs? While...

My chihuahua won’t eat. Case study

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 doesn't seem to...

Chihuahua arthritis, what can I do?

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...