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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 essential part of dog ownership and absolutely must be done as a puppy....

We Need to Talk About Spaying.

Is routine spaying & neutering dogs wrong? You love your chihuahua and want to do the best for them. When you get your new chihuahua you get their shots and then have them spayed or neutered. But is routinely spaying & neutering dogs morally wrong and bad for...

Luxating patella & your chihuahua! What you need to know.

What is Luxating Patella? Luxating patella is a common knee condition that can affect any dog, but chihuahuas and other small breeds are particularly prone to it. The patella is the name for a dog's kneecap and luxating (which means out of place) patella is when the...

Liver shunt disease in chihuahuas

Find out more about liver shunt disease in chihuahuas Research suggests that Chihuahuas can be prone to a liver disease called liver shunt disease, along with Shih Tzu, Jack Russell Terriers and a few other small breed dogs. It is a difficult one to deal with and if...