by Louise Kirby | Feb 16, 2024 | Grooming, Health
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...
by Louise Kirby | Feb 25, 2021 | Feeding, Health, Senior Chihuahuas, teeth
Chihuahuas are prone to tooth decay because they have small mouths and their teeth are very close together making them a food trap. Brushing your dog’s teeth every day is the best way to keep your chihuahua’s teeth clean but it’s not always possible....
by Louise Kirby | Jan 3, 2021 | anal glands, Health, vaccinations, Worms & Parasites
What are anal glands? When your chihuahua has anal gland problems it really is a pain in the arse, for both you and your chihuahua. Anal glands are two little sacs of fluid that sit just inside your dog’s rectum. Their job is to produce his signature scent that...
by Louise Kirby | Aug 15, 2019 | Allergies, Feeding, Grooming, Health, skin allergies, tear staining, teeth
Apple Cider Vinegar for dogs Apple cider vinegar for dogs has become very trendy and it seems to be an all-round good guy with lots of health benefits for everyone, including our chihuahuas. I’ve had reason to investigate it a bit more because Minnie has started her...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 30, 2018 | Grooming, Health, Product reviews, skin allergies, Ticks and Fleas, Your puppy
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 it is to relieve the stress of being bathed. How often you need to bath your chihuahua is a...
