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Senior Chihuahua Health: Illnesses to watch for

WEBMinimise the risk of cancer in your senior chihuahua. Cancer is reported to be the leading cause of death in dogs over 10 years, but more than 50% of them can be treated if caught in time. According to Healthypets.mercola.com, taking these measures can help reduce the risk of your chihuahua getting cancer. Do not allow your dog to get …

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Your Tiny Chihuahua: Health Problems to Watch For.

WEBFour common health problems for tiny chihuahuas. 1. Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar) Hypoglycemia is a common condition in all toy breeds, and it is important to recognise the symptoms as it can be fatal. Low blood sugar happens when dogs burn off more energy than they take in and due to a chi’s small stomach, it can be common.

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Preventing heart disease in chihuahuas

WEBKeep their teeth clean. There is a clear statistical link between tooth decay and heart disease in dogs. Chihuahuas are prone to tooth decay because their teeth are small and close together and because their temperament doesn’t always make teeth cleaning easy. If you have a puppy introduce teeth cleaning straight away so they are …

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The Eyes Have It: Common Eye Problems in Chihuahuas

WEBSigns of a chi having a foreign object in the eye include; Swelling of the eye or eyelid. Squinting or difficulty focusing. Rubbing their face on the floor. Pawing at the eye. Excessive tears. You may be able to help your chi yourself though flushing the eye, if the problem persists, then seek assistance from a vet.

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Tear stains in chihuahuas and how to prevent them.

WEBTear stains are the natural overflow from your chihuahua’s eyes. They go brown when the normally clear tears react with the natural bacteria on your dog’s fur. People often believe that giving filtered water will help cure tear stains in chihuahuas. It is a good idea to give your chihuahua filtered water, but it will have little impact on

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Everything you need to know about dog poo

WEBDog poo should not be over hard and difficult to pass. Constipation is an indicator that your dog is eating too much insoluble fibre and you need to adjust his diet. Don’t give your chihuahua large lumps of raw veggies to chew on. People often do because they want to help clean their chihuahuas teeth. But dogs can’t digest raw veggies.

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Your senior chihuahua : happy & healthy

WEBKeep your chis’ teeth clean. Your senior chihuahua needs a good dental routine as they are going to be vulnerable to infection which is painful for your dog and expensive for you. Make sure you have regular dental check-ups at the vets. Chihuahuas are blessed with a long-life expectancy and their senior years can be 8-10 years.

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The Merle Chihuahua. What is controversy about this pattern

WEBWhat does ‘merle’ mean. Merle refers to the unusual colouring of the dog’s coat. Sometimes referred to as dappling. It is the result of a gene modifier that changes the pigmentation at the base of the coat. The result of this gene is the unusual light and dark patches. The chihuahua may also have blue eyes.

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7 Reasons Coconut Oil is Super Good for your Chihuahua.

WEBCoconut oil as a supplement. When taken orally and included as part of your chihuahuas daily diet, coconut oil has a host of health benefits. It can support your dog’s immune system, help with digestive issues and kill parasites. In addition, it improves brain function, supports the endocrine & metabolic system helping to control diabetes and

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How to get a calm chihuahua

WEBThey will enjoy licking the mat for a while after their meal is over. Licking produces serotonin which is a calming hormone. This is why they lick their paws when they are in pain or stressed. Kong feeding is also a good way to keep your chihuahua busy and engaged. There are a range of feeding puzzles like this on the market now.

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All The Better Hear You With: Chihuahua Ear Health

WEBOther signs of an ear infection include; Hearing loss. Whining and unusual behaviour. Pain when you touch the ear. Discharge from the ear. Hot ear, redness or hair loss. While ear infections can affect all chihuahuas, it is more common in younger dogs and 2-3 times more likely in dogs with fold over ears than erect ears.

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Is spaying or neutering your chihuahua the right thing to do

WEBSpaying is a veterinary procedure to remove the female reproductive organs in dogs (bitches) and the testicles in dogs. It has many names; desexing, sterilisation and neutering, to name a few. Vets will either conduct an ovariohysterectomy (removal of the ovaries and uterus) or an ovariectomy (removal of just the ovaries).

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Apple cider vinegar for dogs. Is it really that good

WEBThere does seem to be some actual research suggesting that, yes, apple cider vinegar can help dogs with a variety of health issues. Relieve itchy skin complaints by taking it internally and using topically in a 50/50 solution as a rinse or spray. Alleviate gunky ears and stinky ‘corn chip’ paws by killing the yeast that causes this.

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Is routinely spaying and neutering dogs morally wrong

WEBSome vets advise that spaying should take place as early as possible from around 6 months of age. Spaying or neutering dogs involves removing the uterus and ovaries of a female and the testicles of a male. We are advised the advantages of doing so are: It will stop unwanted pregnancy. Your female dog will not have seasons and bleed.

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Please help, my chihuahua is a picky eater!

WEBWhat to do if your chihuahua is a picky eater. #1: Find out how many grams of food you dog need for his body weight. You can do calories, but this can be harder to calculate. #2: Change to a dog food that you can weigh and commit to weighing their food out for each meal. This is essential.

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Help! I have an overweight chihuahua

WEBBeing overweight can have lasting health consequences for all dogs like: heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. Being too heavy may put pressure on an existing luxating patella. It can also aggravate problems with anal glands because, if the glands are covered in fat, they will not easily express.

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5 Reasons your chihuahua drags his bottom across the floor

WEBWhen your chihuahua drags his bottom or starts scooting he is trying to get the glands to empty, take your chi to the vet and she may just manually evacuate the glands. If there is an infection or another underlying issue she can give you further advice and treatment. Often a course of antibiotics. To avoid the issue arising make sure your

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Help! How can I tell if my dog is in pain

WEBThere are six categories that vets use to determine pain levels: vocalisation, attention to a wound, mobility, response to touch, demeanour & posture/activity. Acute pain comes on quickly as the result of an injury or trauma. Chronic pain develops slowly and could be down to a condition like arthritis or a slipped knee joint.

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