Chihuahuas tend to have less problems than some of the other breeds out there, although no breed is perfect. As a pet owner, you want to make sure your pooch is in top shape at all times, regardless of whether you owned them a month or a year. They are a part of your family and need to be taken care of if something seems off right away. Here are a few things to look out for on your pet Chihuahua.
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- Monitoring your dog's dental health can be hard—after all, your dog can't tell you if they have a toothache or if their gums feel inflamed and sensitive. But just like in humans, periodontal disease in dogs can have serious consequences, ranging from tooth loss and oral infection to increased risk of heart disease. So how can you tell whether your dog has periodontal disease? Bad Breath There's a stereotype that dogs have naturally bad breath, but this isn't the case; if your dog has bad breath, this is a sign of oral hygiene problems.
- Training a kitten to use a litter box isn't always easy. While cats have the instinct to bury their droppings, a litter box can be confounding for some kittens. While time and patience will eventually get your little one to understand how to take care of business indoors, there's one simple mistake you can make that could mean life or death for your kitten. This guide will explain how a litter box can be hazardous to a kitten and what you can do to avoid the problem.
- Did you know that newborn puppies and kittens are born without a way to control their own body temperatures? They must depend on their mothers and litter mates to keep warm. Unfortunately, mothers don't always do a good job of keeping them warm. If your dog or cat has recently given birth and is refusing to stay with their newborns – or perhaps has expired during birth – you're going to need to keep them warm.
- Kidney disease, or chronic renal failure, is one of the most commonly-diagnosed illnesses in older cats. Chronic renal failure is degenerative and occurs as a result of natural wear and tear that the kidneys sustain over time. The goal of treatment is to slow the progression of this deterioration in the hope of extending the remainder of the cat's lifespan. If your cat has been diagnosed with kidney disease, efforts to prevent dehydration are an essential part of her treatment plan.