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…
Do Dental Sticks Help With Plaque Reduction?
Chihuahuas are particularly prone to dental disease. This means that part of owning a chihuahua is regular maintenance of their teeth, more so than other dogs. The gold standard for…
How to Protect Your Chihuahua From Predators
A few years ago, I took my then eldest dog Rocco out for a late-night potty. At the time, my normal practice was to send him outside, and check back…
Separation Anxiety in Chihuahuas
There can be no doubt in our minds how much our precious pups love us. They rush to greet us when we come home from work or school, sit in…
What is Canine Cognitive Disorder?
The article centres around Canine Cognitive Disorder (CCD), an age-related illness similar to dementia in dogs. Behavioral changes like disorientation or forgetting familiar habits may indicate CCD. While various treatment…
Puppy Teething in Chihuahuas
When Rocco was a puppy, I remember how much he loved to chew. He would sit down with a Himalayan Yak Cheese and chew for hours on one. He would…
Why Can’t Dogs Eat Grapes?
Topping the list of every doggie no-no list are chocolate, onions, and grapes. Grapes are an especially hard one because some dogs can eat a single grape and die, while…
What To Do If Your Dog Gets Stung By A Bee
“Boy, he’s energetic today!” I look up from helping my husband repair the chicken coop, to see our then 13-year-old dog hurrying towards us at a very Un-Rocco like pace.…
What is the Alternative Cut Line?
In one of our earliest posts, we taught readers how to cut dog nails safely. The article goes over where the quick is, and how to know when it’s time…
