How to raise a Chihuahua? First of all, pay attention to the vaccination. Chihuahuas receive the first dose of vaccine when they are 50 days old, three times in the first year, and once a year thereafter. The food given to the Chihuahua should be hygienic and fresh, eat small and frequent meals every day, and give it a bath at least once a month. The coat should be combed frequently, the ears should be cleaned frequently, and the nails should be trimmed regularly.

1. Vaccination

When your Chihuahua is 50 days old, you can take it to the hospital for the first dose of vaccine. Prevent acute infectious diseases in dogs. Three injections are required in the first year, with an interval of 21 days between each time, and once a year thereafter. When it is three months old, it should be vaccinated against rabies once a year.

　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 small appetites, but their metabolism is very fast. It is best to feed them several times a day. It is best to use dry feed as the main feed, and some wet feed can also be mixed appropriately.

It is enough to give it 60-90 grams of meat every day. For larger Chihuahuas, it only needs to be provided with 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. Hygiene

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 frequently. This is because their long hair can easily be contaminated by some dirty things. Secondly, the coat should be combed frequently, and it is advisable to use 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.

　4. Environment

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 exercise much every day, and they don’t need to spend time taking them out to play. They are very suitable for being raised by people who currently live in apartments.

Chihuahuas are not suitable to be kept outdoors because too hot or too cold an environment can easily make them sick. 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.

　5.Health

There are some common diseases in Chihuahuas. In addition to gastrointestinal digestive disorders and spasms, you must also pay attention to supplementing calcium for them. Many Chihuahuas are prone to tooth loss as they get older, so pay attention to your Chihuahua’s oral health. In addition, Chihuahuas are also very prone to knee joint weakness, especially in old age. Bones are prone to porosis. This isA very common disease in Chihuahuas that can affect their mobility. In addition to paying more attention, it is best to take it to a professional veterinarian for help in treatment.