Chihuahuas are small in size and easy to raise. They are very popular among dog lovers, so many people keep them as pets. So where should we start raising Chihuahuas?

Chihuahua

1. Health aspects

Although Chihuahuas spend most of their time at home, cleaning work still needs to be done. You should bathe it at least once a month. Long-haired Chihuahuas should be washed more often because their long hair can easily be contaminated with dirty things. Secondly, the back hair should be combed frequently, and it is better to use a soft Comb it with a brush and then wipe it with a velvet cloth to make it shiny. Ears should also be cleaned regularly. Also, the Chihuahua’s nails grow very quickly and are relatively tapered, so trim their nails regularly.

2. Food

The food provided must be clean and fresh, food bowls and other utensils should be washed regularly, and a certain amount of clean drinking water must be provided after eating.

Chihuahuas are born with a small appetite, but their metabolism is very fast and they get hungry easily. It is best to feed it several times a day. It is best to use dry feed as the main feed, and some wet feed can also be mixed appropriately. Chihuahuas are very delicious, but you must be careful not to let your dog eat too much to avoid gaining weight.

It is enough to give it 60-90 grams of meat every day. For larger Chihuahuas, you only need to provide about 150 grams of meat every day, plus a similar amount of vegetables and biscuits.

Since this kind of dog is not cold-tolerant, the food should also be warm. Meat should be cooked, chopped, and mixed with dry vegetarian ingredients and warm boiled water before feeding.

3. Environmental aspects

Chihuahuas are small in stature and do not have high requirements for living space. Basically, the space of an ordinary residence is enough for them to play. They don't get much exercise every day, and they don't have to spend time taking them out to play. It is very suitable to be kept by people who currently live in apartments. Chihuahuas can stay at home every day.

Chihuahuas are not suitable to be kept outdoors because they can easily get sick in an environment that is too hot or too cold. As an owner, it is best to take them out to play, take a walk, and enjoy some sunbathing when the weather is nice. Chihuahuas are naturally afraid of the cold and are prone to pneumonia and rheumatoid arthritis after catching cold. In winter, you must pay attention to keeping them warm.

4. Open defecation

When a dog has behavioral problems of urinating and defecating indoors, it is first necessary to determine whether the dog has received complete fixed toilet training. If not, the owner must retrain it. Sometimes it's fixedA dog with a fixed defecation habit may also have to "fix it on the spot" due to diarrhea, but then starts to defecate in the same place. At this time, the owner should restrict the dog from coming to this area again, and give it a fixed defecation habit. train.