by Louise Kirby | Jan 29, 2018 | Behaviour, Grooming, Health, Safety, skin allergies
There is a huge movement and industry around dressing up dogs, not just chihuahuas, you name the breed people have designed outfits for them. There has always been a need for functional clothes, to keep dogs safe, warm or waterproofed but in recent years the market...
by Louise Kirby | Jan 2, 2018 | Health, Ticks and Fleas, vaccinations, Worms & Parasites, Your puppy
Last week when I took Mika to the vet I was offered the opportunity to vaccinate team chi against Leptospirosis. Given a list of the possible symptoms outlined by the vet, on the face of it, it seemed like a good idea. But, because I am naturally a suspicious person,...
by Louise Kirby | Dec 13, 2017 | First Aid, Health, Safety, Senior Chihuahuas, shivering
Get ready for winter! Get ready for the cold weather and have a winter ready chihuahua. Everything you need to keep your chihuahua happy and safe in the big freeze. Are you gearing up for a cold snap or a snow blizzard? Just a flutter of snow in the UK causes havoc....
by Louise Kirby | Dec 12, 2017 | Feeding, Health, Poisons, Recipes, Safety
Christmas food that’s poisonous to dogs Both Christmas and Easter is a time for getting together and enjoying some seasonal food, but a surprising amount of traditional celebration food is either poisonous to dogs or likely to cause an upset tummy. As your...
by Louise Kirby | Dec 4, 2017 | Behaviour, Characteristics, chihuahua agression, First Aid, Health, Safety, teeth
How to tell your dog is in pain 7 signs your dog is in pain When it comes to showing pain, dogs can be quite stoic and will often try to hide or ignore the pain as much as possible. Dog behaviourists believe this is down to a survival instinct when showing pain would...