Health Issues

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 …

Any medical condition relating to your precious dog’s heart can be very scary to think about; however, if you want your dog to live as long as possible after their diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure, you must be ready to seek the best care possible for them. In this article, you will learn the facts …

Most dog people encourage their furry friends to cover them with kisses. Chihuahua owners especially must be okay with lots of kisses and cuddles, since these little guys love their people.   Other people gasp when your dog licks your face, saying “Yuck! You’re going to get sick!”. Though you probably shrug it off, do …