Health Issues

Since dogs cannot tell us when something is wrong, it is important for dog owners to understand what the symptoms of a food allergy is in a dog to allow them to act quickly if veterinary care will be needed.    Be sure to check out Food Allergies Affecting Our Chihuahuas too!   This article …

Tear stains are the red, rust, or brown colored streaks that appear on light colored dog’s faces. Let’s discuss what causes tear stains to appear, as well as what remedies and what diets should be considered for dogs with excessive tear staining: What causes tear stains? Tear stains in dogs are caused by a variety …

Dementia is a term that we most often hear with regard to elderly humans so it may be surprising to hear that dogs may also get dementia as they age. This article will answer the most commonly asked questions about doggy dementia: What is dog dementia? Dog dementia is very similar to the dementia we …

Dental disease can be painful and while treatment may reduce or eliminate pain, this often results in the removal of teeth. Many senior Chihuahuas must have at least some, if not all, of their teeth removed. Because of that your Chihuahua will need special accommodations to eat and to continue having a good quality of …

Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are my favorite time of year. But I have had several bad things happen to pets at this time of year too. There are so many holiday dangers for dogs at this time of year. Which is why I’m writing this. I want to warn you about what can …