How to give oral medications to your dog Many medications for dogs should be administered orally. Oral medications can be in the form of a tablet, capsule or liquid. If necessary, tablets can be crushed and capsules can be dissolved in water and given with a syringe. Your dog’s veterinarian will tell you if your …
Senior chihuahua dogs
It’s probably one of the worst situations that a dog owner could face; your Chihuahua gets seriously sick, or maybe they’ve fallen down the stairs and really hurt themselves…but you just don’t have the money to pay for vet care right now. It’s a heartbreaking yet common situation for many dog owners. Veterinarians also struggle …
Have you ever had a deaf Chihuahua? Unlike humans, deafness is a little harder to deal with since dogs can’t talk. Fortunately, dogs will pick up cues from us and can even learn a type of sign language. Deafness is defined as partial or complete hearing loss. Levels of hearing impairment vary from mild to …
My Chihuahua Kilo still sees just fine, but several years ago, I noticed my aging terri-poo Joey was having problems seeing things. The Vet said he had Glaucoma, and nothing could really be done for it. So, we adjusted. And Joey did adjust quite well. It turns out, vision is not a dog’s dominant sense …
Dermal Distress: Common Chihuahua Skin Problems Chihuahuas are naturally made for cuddling it seems; what happens, though, when your furry friend has skin problems? Itchy, scaly, scabby, flaky, oozy or smelly skin not only makes your little pup miserable but can also be a turn-off for us as pet parents too. Like any other dog …