Review of Let Me Tell You About Jasper
Reading all the books at the library has been an adventure. I have never picked up a dog memoir before but found myself really enjoying book after book about beloved…
Affording The Staggering Price of Veterinary Care
First, the price for a dental was $400. Then, the price for a dental was $800. Only a year later, the price for a dental was $1,200. Now, the postcards…
What are the odds of a healthy dog dying suddenly from anesthesia?
For most of us chihuahua owners, taking our dog in for surgery is something to be dreaded and avoided. Chihuahuas are a toy breed, and that means they are at…
5 Best Medicated Shampoos in 2025
My chihuahuas are no stranger to itchy, scratchy skin. All of our dogs have suffered from skin problems at one point or another in their lives. Sandy suffers the most…
How to Get That Funky Dog Smell Out of Blankets
No matter how many times I washed my dog blankets, they always came out of the dryer smelling like—well—dog. One time, I used the two-hour long “Sanitize” wash, followed by…
Why Do Chihuahuas Like to Steal Socks?
It is 15 minutes after dinner time, and Sandy has started to whine loudly. She roots through this bed, sifts through that bed, and occasionally comes over to throw herself…
How Often Should You Trim Your Dog’s Nails?
Tldr; Every two weeks is a good estimate for most dogs. Weekly is best for shortening quicks. We have gone over nail care a lot on our blog. This is…
Best Winter Gear for Chihuahuas
It’s winter here in the Pacific Northwest, and that means lots of ice and snow. My dogs like to go on walks ordinarily, but these days everyone mysteriously disappears if…
Warning: Snow Globes Could Pose Deadly Threat To Dogs
When Caroline Osbourn put her beloved pets, a 17-week-old labrador named Milo and a 7-year-old French Bulldog named Lexi in the kitchen, it was to protect them. Caroline had recently…
