by Louise Kirby | Oct 21, 2018 | Health, Lungworm, Reverse sneezing, Senior Chihuahuas, Worms & Parasites, Your puppy
Can my dog catch a cold from me? A common question when flue season hits is ‘Can my dog catch a cold from me?’ If you are under the duvet watching ‘Cash in the Attic’ your chi chi is not going to catch a cold from you. But, he can still catch a...
by Louise Kirby | Oct 7, 2018 | anal glands, Dry food, Feeding, Health, nutrition, poo, Worms & Parasites
Let’s talk about dog poo If you have a dog or two you spend a lot of time talking about dog poo. If you have chihuahuas you spend a lot of time picking up poo. Maybe you even have to hire a dog poop pickup service to deal with the demand every day. How your...
by Louise Kirby | Jul 11, 2018 | First Aid, Health, Safety
Heat stroke in dogs Recognising heat stroke and acting quickly is vital if a dog is going to survive. Often people underestimate how dangerous this condition can be, especially for a small dog like a chihuahua. The best course of action to take towards heat stroke is...
by Louise Kirby | Jun 8, 2018 | Alabama rot, Health, Worms & Parasites
What is Alabama Rot? Alabama rot is a strange and alarming name for a disease and gives the impression that it only occurs in the States, but cases have been reported in the UK. It has been linked to over 100 dog deaths so far. 18 in 2017 This disease was first...
by Louise Kirby | May 14, 2018 | Feeding, Health, Worms & Parasites
My chihuahua has diarrhea, what to do next? When your chihuahua has diarrhea it can be very distressing for everyone. Diarrhea can range from loose stools for a couple of days to full on explosions of watery faeces. It can be very worrying for you, the guardian, and...