Naturally, we pet parents are concerned about our dogs’ health. We want our babies to be as happy and healthy as possible! One of the things we must learn is how to know if your dog is sick – and when you should take your dog to a veterinarian. When your dog starts to exhibit …
Health Issues
In 2018, 1 out of every 18 dogs was found to be infected by Lyme Disease, a tick-borne condition that can cause lameness and kidney problems, among many other conditions. According to the American Kennel Club, the actual number of dogs infected is probably higher, as so many dogs go untested for these diseases. Your chihuahua could …
Weight loss is all about diet and exercise. We burn off the calories we take in and work to shed those extra pounds of fat. If we eat a healthier, controlled diet and increase our activity levels we should eventually start to see a positive change. Fad diets, weird weight loss supplements and drastic surgery …
Chihuahuas are generally a very healthy breed of dog, but there are some common Chihuahua health issues that you may encounter.
Ear Infections in Dogs and Their Symptoms Has your dog been acting a little funny lately? Has he been shaking his head at you, or scratching his ears? Your dog might have an ear infection! A dog’s ears are not set up like a human’s. Their ear canal is more diagonally shaped as opposed to …