In order to save your skin and the skin of your Chihuahua, as well as your furniture and floors, you will want to trim your Chihuahuas nails at least once a month. Trimming the Chihuahua’s nails is also important because long nails will quickly become uncomfortable for him.

Trimming a dogs nails isn’t really hard, but some people simply don’t want to do it. If this is the case, you can take your Chihuahua to a groomer or to your veterinarian and pay to have his nails trimmed. Trimming is needed every four to six weeks.

If you are up for trimming the dog’s nails yourself, you will need a pair of dog nail clippers. There are essentially two types: Scissors and guillotine clippers. Most people find that the guillotine style of clipper is easier to use, but you might want to try both to find the style that is…

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Like most animals, Chihuahuas have special dietary needs, and it is important to understand those needs so that your Chihuahua gets the nourishment that he requires in order to remain healthy and live a long life.

Obviously, your Chihuahua needs dog food. The brand usually doesn’t matter. It is the ingredients that matter the most. Your veterinarian may suggest a particular brand of dog food for your dog, as well as a specific amount of the food that you should be feeding the dog. Usually, it is best to follow this recommendation.

If no recommendation is given in terms of the brand of dog food that you feed your Chihuahua, go with a food that’s main ingredient is meat. The food should be made up of at least 30 percent protein, at least four percent fiber, and 20 percent fat.

Your Chihuahua should have three meals a day. These small…

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If you have a Chihuahua, or you are planning on getting a Chihuahua, in many cases, you must also consider the effect that your Chihuahua will have on your neighbors. This is especially true in the case of apartment living, or in the case of neighborhoods where the yards and houses are situated closely.

The fact is that most Chihuahuas like to bark, and they have high pitched barks. In most cases, they don’t just bark a little bit?they bark excessively, and it takes work to train them to stop barking on your command. This is especially important if, for some reason, you intend to keep your Chihuahua outdoors. This isn’t recommended, due to the lack of safety for these tiny dogs ? but if the dog will be outdoors, he could be an irritation to your neighbors.

Consider how you would feel if you had to listen to that…

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They shake and shiver constantly. What is wrong with Chihuahuas that do this? In most cases, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Chihuahuas that shake and shiver. There is, however, a reason for it.

Chihuahuas may shake due to the abundance of energy that they have. Have you ever had too much caffeine? Did it make you shaky or nervous? If so, you can imagine what your Chihuahua is feeling when he is shaking for this reason. He simply needs to burn off that excess energy.

Chihuahuas also may shake and shiver when they are excited. This also goes back to the amount of energy they have, but many dogs shake when they get excited?just as many people do. This is nothing to be alarmed about, and the shaking will often either simmer down or stop altogether once the excitement has passed.

Chihuahuas shake when they are nervous or upset.…

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Chihuahuas are fascinating little dogs ? with a fascinating history as well. The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog known to man, and some scientists believe that the Chihuahua is also the oldest living breed of dog as well.

The Chihuahua gets its name from Chihuahua, Mexico, located in the northern part of Mexico. It is often stated that this is where the dog was ‘discovered,’ but that isn’t necessarily true, since the Chihuahua has been around at least as far back as the 2nd century.

Science and archeology has proven that Chihuahuas existed thousands of years ago on both the North American continent and the South American continent. Clay sculptures of what appear to be Chihuahuas have been discovered in South America, and are believed to be the work of the Mayan Indians.

It is widely believed that the Toltecs also had dogs that resembled the Chihuahua, although…

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It’s hard to imagine that your energetic little Chihuahua could ever have a weight problem. How could he possibly gain too much weight with all of the exercise he is getting? It can happen faster than you might think if he isn’t been fed the proper foods.

Your Chihuahua should be fed three times a day, with a dog food that consists of meat. It should be 30 percent protein, four percent fiber, and 20 percent fat. The fiber content can be a bit higher, but should not be less, and the protein and fat content should not be higher than the amounts stated here.

As for snacks, they should consist of treats designed specifically for dogs. Treats can consist of small bites of peanut butter or cheese, but should not be given daily, unless they are being used for training purposes.

Diabetes is a real possibility if the Chihuahua…

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