Monthly Archives: March 2013

puppy-proofing-your-home
  Aside from making sure your Chihuahua will be comfortable in your home, you also have to ensure that your home is safe, which means taking the proper precautions to keep your pup away from things that are dangerous for him. Puppy proofing your home, is the first thing you […]

Puppy Proofing Your Home

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dog-clothing-for-your-chihuahua
  Finding the right dog clothing for your Chihuahua, sometimes can be quite challenging. Not knowing where to buy from, or where to find the best deals. But why you should consider spending money on different dog outfits. There’s a several reason why you should purchase dog clothing for your […]

Dog Clothing For Your Chihuahua

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common-dog-expenses
  Dog expenses can vary quite a bit, depending on its breed. By having a dog, can cost you between $600 to roughly $1000 every year, not including the cost of her adoption. Also bills from periodic vet visits will keep coming year after year. So before you commit, you […]

Common Dog Expenses

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chihuahuas-and-children
  When deciding if the Chihuahua is right for you, you should also consider whether you and your family are right for this breed. If you have small children, the answer is likely no. The problem is not that Chihuahua puppies are bad with children. When treated with proper respect, […]

Chihuahuas And Children

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finding-good-chihuahua-breeders
  The first step toward finding a fabulous four-legged family member is locating a respected breeder. The best Chihuahua breeders usually specialize in only Chihuahuas, devoting years to preserving the breed’s finest traits. Good breeders often are members of the Chihuahua Club of America (CCA), and perhaps local dog clubs […]

Finding Good Chihuahua Breeders

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buying healthy dog food
  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 […]

Buying Healthy Dog Food

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foods to avoid for chihuahuas
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 […]

Foods To Avoid

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choosing premium dog food
  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 […]

Choosing Premium Dog Food

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popular types of dog food
  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 […]

Popular Types Of Dog Food

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recommended people food
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 […]

Recommended People Foods for Dogs

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changing dog foods
  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 […]

Changing Dog Foods

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dog foods for special reasons
  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 […]

Dog Foods For Special Reasons

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natural dog food supplements
  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. […]

Natural Dog Food Supplements

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hypoglycemia in dogs
  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 […]

Hypoglycemia In Dogs

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treatment-for-dog-arthritis
  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 […]

Treatment For Dog Arthritis

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barking-chihuahua
  To stop a Chihuahua barking can be quite challenging most of the times. Chihuahuas make good watchdogs because they have excellent hearing and a loud bark, considering their size. Some barking is a good thing. Most people are glad when their dogs tell them that strangers are approaching their […]

How To Stop A Chihuahua Barking

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choosing-a-good-veterinarian
  Toy dogs like Chihuahuas have special needs, and also specific problems. Therefore you need to choose a vet who likes and understands Toy dogs. You may have some excellent choices right in your town, or you may have to drive 50 miles to visit the veterinarian most of the […]

Choosing A Good Veterinarian

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getting-ready-for-the-vet
  Don’t wait! Ideally, the all-important, first vet visit should happen as soon as your Chihuahua gets home. That’s because the normal, safe age most puppies get adopted away from mom is between the 6th-and 8th-week birthday- and this is exactly the stage at which they most need vaccines, special […]

Getting Ready For The Vet

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common-dog-vaccinations
  It’s very important to keep up with different dog vaccinations for your Chi, if your breeder hasn’t took care of that already. If it has been awhile since you had a new puppy, you may think all vaccination programs are similar. They used to be, but they aren’t anymore. […]

Common Dog Vaccinations

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spaying and neutering a chihuahua
Spaying and neutering is one of the valuable decisions a dog owner can make. With this single choice you are increasing your Chihuahua’s potential life span, as well as helping to control the ever-growing pet population. With the number of unwanted animals entering US shelters each year totaling upwards of […]

Spaying And Neutering Your Chi

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complementary-dog-medicine
  There’s a few complementary dog medicine, what you can use to help your Chihuahua to stay healthy. Years ago, treatments such as veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic were unheard of among pet owners, but these complementary therapies are now being offered and used regularly throughout the veterinary world. Once labeled […]

Complementary Dog Medicine

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house-trining-a-chihuahua-by-using-a-crate
  A crate can be enormously useful for the purpose of house training a Chihuahua. Dogs, even the youngest puppies, are naturally very clean animals. They do not wish to urinate or defecate in the same place where they sleep. By keeping your dog in a crate just large enough […]

House Training By Using A Crate

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how to prevent behavior problems
Beside house training issues, common Chihuahua behavior problems include: destructive chewing, excessive barking, jumping, nipping, and possessiveness. Okay, that’s the bad news. The good news is that if your Chihuahua is still young, you can prevent most of the typical pitfalls of puppyhood. And prevention is a whole lot easier […]

How To Prevent Behavior Problems

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leash training a chihuahua
The most mistakes what Toy-breed owners make often, is teaching their dogs how to walk on a leash too late. It’s so easy to carry a tiny dog that some people just don’t get around when it comes to leash training a Chihuahua. Some breeders teach their puppies to walk […]

Leash Training Your Chihuahua

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obedience-training
  Imagine how nice it is living with a dog that always comes when you call, sits and lies down on command, stays in place when told to, and respects the words No and Enough. Well, obedience training is easier than you may think.  Teaching Words that all good dogs […]

Obedience Training

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emergency-first-aid-for-dogs
Knowing how to offer first aid for dogs, can be crucial when it comes to different medical emergencies. If your Chihuahua is involved in an accident, the most important thing for you to do is remain calm. Not only can rash actions spurred by anxiety make your dog’s situation even […]

Emergency First Aid For Dogs

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crate-training-a-chihuahua
In most cases, crate training a Chihuahua can be really easy, all you need is just a little patience.  It is very important to make the crate a home base. Besides serving as your pup’s private den and his home away from home, your puppy’s crate (in our case a […]

Crate Training A Chihuahua

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house-training-a-chihuahua
Despite the fact that Chihuahuas have an undeserved bad reputation when it comes to obedience training, house training Chihuahuas is not harder than house training any other breeds. Dogs are naturally clean critters, yet having accidents in the house is considered one of the biggest behavior problems in the Toy […]

The Basics Of House Training Chihuahuas

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indoor-training-a-chihuahua
  Indoor training offers one major advantage over outdoor training – your dog can relieve himself whenever the need arises, whether anyone is home or not. This may be a considerable asset to you if you work outside the home. Many Chihuahua owners also choose this route because it is […]

Indoor Training

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choosing dog health insurance
Generally, dog health insurance protects you from large unexpected veterinary bills. The age-old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a reminder that no one likes going to the doctor, and that includes our dogs going to the veterinarian. However, there will come a time when we […]

Choosing Dog Health Insurance

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