Chihuahua Lifespan: How Long Do Chihuahuas Live?
Recently our 13-year-old chihuahua has had some health problems. Our dogs are all seniors, ranging from the youngest at 10 years to our eldest, the 13-year-old. I know that many…
Collapsed Tracheas and Chihuahuas: Is Your Dog at Risk?
Collapsed Tracheas are a fairly common problem in chihuahuas. It happens when the sturdy rings that make up the trachea start to weaken and flatten. Symptoms include chronic coughing in…
Cold Laser Therapy for Dogs
We have four chihuahuas at our house, all of them seniors now. Age has affected some of our dogs more than others, and Rocco has ‘won’ the genetic lottery for…
Green Lipped Mussel Joint Supplement
Off the coast of New Zealand, there is a native tribe known as the Maori who have eaten Green Lipped Mussels for centuries. The Maoris are unique for a number…
Help! My Chihuahua is a Picky Eater!
“Oh, just pick his meal up and give it back to him the next time. He’ll eat.” “You’re just feeding her too much.” “He thinks you’ll give him something better…
Can Turkey Tails Help Fight Cancer in Dogs?
In 2019, I noticed a lump on the chest of one of my dogs. The lump was developing underneath a weird bumpy scar she’d had since she was a puppy.…
Heat Safety for Your Chihuahua
It’s hot outside! Summer is here at last, and it has come in the form of soaring temperatures and miserable pancake dogs lying all over. If your chihuahua is less…
