Healthy dog food is crucial when it comes to building a healthy Chihuahua. Chihuahuas, and people, need a variety of nutrients to stay healthy: Carbohydrates are starches, sugars, fiber. They aid in digestion and elimination and provide energy and the proper assimilation of fats. Excess carbohydrates are stored in the body for future use. […]
Some foods can be dangerous or even deadly to your Chihuahua, so make sure to avoid them. The following can cause digestive upset – vomiting or diarrhea – or toxic reactions that could be fatal: Avocados: can cause gastrointestinal irritation, with vomiting and diarrhea, if eaten in sufficient quantity. Baby food: may contain onion powder; […]
The best way to feed your Chihuahua a balanced diet – giving her the nutrition she needs – is to choose an excellent commercial dog food (premium dog food) and stick with it. Good nutrition is essential to prevent dietary deficiency diseases. The right diet helps your Chihuahua fight off infections and reduces her […]
Here we’re going to discuss the positive and negative aspects of using different types of dog food for your Chihuahua. Dry dog food Dry dog food, sold in bags or boxes, is the most popular commercial style feed. Here are some of the positive aspects of dry food: It’s easy to feed and store. […]
Our advice is to incorporate the following foods two to three times a week, in place of your dog’s normal chow. Feed real, whole foods to dogs whenever possible, because processing foods results in their losing many of the beneficial traits that make them great. Talk with your veterinarian before you start on this diet […]
The only right food to feed your Chihuahua for the first few days after you bring her home is the one she was eating before you got her. Even if your new Chihuahua is an adult, make only gradual changes in her diet. She’s experiencing enough newness in her life right now. Many breeders […]
Many of the companies offer special dog foods for every stage of a dog’s life. And that’s a good thing. Dogs have different nutritional requirements at different times, just like people. The following sections break down the different stages or options and their nutritional requirements. Growth formula Whether you choose dry food, canned food, […]
Tailor your senior dog’s diet to ensure she’s spry and sprightly well into her golden years. Though it is bittersweet watching our dogs grow older, the senior years can be a wonderful time for our best friends, especially if we give them a leg up by maximizing their health. If your senior is starting […]
Dealing with dog parasites is almost inevitable when you own a puppy, – in our case a Chihuahua. Dogs have the same reaction to fleas, ticks and mites. When an insect lands on you, you can whisk it away with your hand. Unfortunately, when a dog is bitten by a flea, tick or mite […]
Hypoglycemia can be a life threatening problem for Chihuahuas and other toy breeds. Usually develops in pups younger than four months of age. Hypoglycemia in dogs can occur after exercising vigorously, when they’re stressed (such as during a trip to the veterinarian) or when they’ve gone too long without eating. Toy breed puppies have […]
Here we’re going to talk about 5 new ways to treat dog arthritis. Human remedies for the common age-related breakdown of cartilage, which triggers joint pain, can also soothe your slowing, limping pup. Inflammation in joints can occur quite often, especially with dogs of larger size, but that doesn’t mean that your Chihuahua can’t […]
Dog food allergies occurs more often than you may think. That’s why feeding your Chihuahua properly is very important. An improper diet could affect your dog’s health, behavior and nervous system, possibly making a normal dog aggressive. The result of a good or bad diet is most visible in a dog’s skin and coat, […]
