by Louise Kirby | Oct 26, 2017 | Health, News
Breeding Tea-cup chihuahuas will be illegal Last Sunday I came across an article in the Sunday Times by Johnathan Leake. He was reporting on the new crackdown on the breeding of pets with ‘cute defects’. Or designer dogs and cats that have been bread encouraging...
by Louise Kirby | Oct 13, 2017 | Health, Product reviews, skin allergies, Ticks and Fleas, Worms & Parasites
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 us means lovely long walks in the woods with the dogs. Plus the beaches opening up to dogs...
by Louise Kirby | Oct 10, 2017 | Allergies, Dry food, Feeding, Grooming, Health
How to spot a yeast infection in your chihuahua. Is your dog itching and scratching or suffering with continual ear infections or gloopy eyes? You could be battling an undiagnosed yeast infection. The most common yeast infection in your dog is Yeast Dermatitis caused...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 30, 2017 | breeding, Characteristics, Grooming, Health
Please note the chi in the photo is not a full albino chi. Albino chihuahuas; It’s not as clear as you think! Albino is not just another name for a white dog. In a white dog the genetic marker for the dog is white, while in an albino dog has no melanin or pigmentation...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 25, 2017 | Allergies, Feeding, Health, Recipes
When you get a new dog, or take on a rescue, one of the biggest decisions, apart from his name, is what are you going to feed him. Most people will head towards the nearest pet emporium and gaze at the dizzying array of pet foods available. The pet food industry is...