by Louise Kirby | Apr 10, 2018 | Allergies, Dry food, Feeding, Health, Recipes
Grain & carbohydrate is making your chihuahua fat! One of the main culprits for causing your chihuahua to get fat is grain & carbohydrate in their diet. Both these ingredients are present in kibble (dry dog food). For years the pet food industry has been...
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 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 | Oct 23, 2017 | Feeding, Health, Recipes
Home cooked dog food: Oxtail & Turkey Drumstick with Super-Food Parsnips This is a home cooked dog food your chihuahua will love. This is a lovely thick oxtail & drumstick juicy stew that your chihuahua will love. Simmered all day in the slow cooker to bring...
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...