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 | Apr 12, 2018 | Feeding, Health, nutrition, Your puppy
Does it matter if my dog eats cat food? If your chihuahua is anything like Minnie, then they might well like to tuck into a bowl of cat food. Similarly, if you leave kibble down for your dog during the day, you might find that your cat likes to help themselves too!...
by Louise Kirby | Mar 23, 2018 | Health, Ticks and Fleas, Worms & Parasites
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 transfer itself into the bloodstream. People can be infected as well as dogs. You can read more about ticks how...
by Louise Kirby | Feb 5, 2018 | Behaviour, Feeding, First Aid, Lungworm, Toilet training, Training, Worms & Parasites, Your puppy
My chihuahuas eats poop. Yuck! It is a worry when you find your chihuahua eats poop. How could such a cute dog doe something so disgusting? Minnie loves cat poop and considers the cat an interactive treat dispenser. Cat pooh is especially delicious for a dog and can...