How often should you bath your chihuahua?
Does your chihuahua run around like a nutcase once he’s had a bath? This is unofficially called the ‘zoomies’ and can be comical to watch, but the reason they do …
Dealing with dog flea allergy dermatitis
Flea allergy dermatitis Flea allergy dermatitis (also called prurtius) is one of the most common skin issues with dogs. It can occur at any age but usually develops when dogs …
Canine Babesiosis is now infecting UK dogs
What is canine babesiosis? Canine Babesiosis is a tick born disease caused by the Babesia parasite. It is not a tick, but it uses ticks to find a host and …
Are spot on flea treatments bad for your chihuahua?
Dealing with fleas is an annoying problem, but are spot on flea treatments bad for your chihuahua? Monthly plans A lot of chihuahua parents believe they are doing the best for …
Leptospirosis: should we be vaccinating against it? Last week when I took Mika to the vet I was offered the opportunity to vaccinate team chi against Leptospirosis. Given a list …
Why is my chihuahua shivering?
Why does my chihuahua shiver? It isn’t uncommon to see a chihuahua shivering. Some chihuahuas shiver all the time and others only occasionally. I don’t think I have ever seen …
The facts about lungworm: You need this information!
The facts about lungworm Lungworm is on the rise in the UK and it is something that people need to be aware of as if left untreated it can be …
10 Old wives tales about dogs. Are they true or false?
10 of the most common old wives’ tales about dogs. There are some persistent old wives tales about dogs, so we had a dig about to find out if there …
Are we over vaccinating dogs?
How to avoid over vaccinating dogs? The development of vaccines has revolutionised the health of our dogs and our lives in general. Vaccinating dogs against distemper and parvovirus is an …
Itchy Chihuahua? The Harvest Mites are in Town
Harvest mites misery for dogs Autumn is no longer around the corner it’s definitely here. In the UK there is definitely that crisp fresh smell in the air. Autumn for …