Growing old is inevitable, even for our pets. The skin becomes loose, the bones weaken, joints stiffen, and the energy and vitality once known begins to fade. It’s a sad thing watching a dog that’s been such a close companion grow old. But even though we can’t prevent our dogs from aging, we can do …
Owners of Chihuahuas in multiple stages of life may want to simplify the feeding routine by feeding all their dogs one food. Is that possible to do while meeting all of your dog’s nutritional needs? Let’s discuss: Can Adult Dogs Eat Puppy Food? Technically they can, but it does not mean that they should. If …
So many of us (me included) have trouble clipping our dogs’ nails. I’m a former dog groomer, and I still hate clipping my dogs’ nails, mainly because they don’t like it. It’s a necessary evil though that has to be done to keep our fur kids healthy. I first tried a nail grinder about 5 …
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 …
