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many chihuahua owners email us with concerns related to their chihuahua puppies or dogs experiencing breathing problems, more specifically frequent gagging, coughing and chihuahua wheezing and seizures that result in gasping for air.  this article may be helpful to you if your chihuahua has been affected by obstructed breathing or symptoms thereof.

chihuahuas are known to suffer from problems related to their soft palate or a collapsed trachea.  it is a health concern that is characteristic of the chihuahua breed and is also commonly referred to as “reverse sneezing”.

tracheal collapse is a condition in which the trachea partially collapses or flattens out as your chihuahua is trying to breath.  this leads irritation and results in the gagging, coughing and wheezing symptoms mentioned above.

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the chihuahua breed is known to have the knee condition known as patellar luxation and is one of the most common health problems associated with chihuahuas.   the knee is a complex structure consisting of muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and bones.  these components must align properly and interact harmoniously in order to function properly.  three bones are included in the knee: the femur, the tibia, and the patella (kneecap).

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your chihuahua can not explain its symptoms, so it’s your responsibility to keep him or her healthy and to determine whether or not they need veterinary care.  chihuahuas tend to want to hide their illness, so it is up to you to check your chihuahua for abnormalities.

not knowing if your chihuahua is feeling sick or how to care for your chihuahua when they are sick can be VERY stressful!  this article will help you determine if your chihuahua is showing signs and symptoms of being ill and when you need to take them to see a veterinarian.

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be prepared: questions your veterinarian may ask

your veterinarian may ask additional questions to help localize or diagnose the problem.  it may help to be prepared to answer some of the following questions:

• how long have you owned your chihuahua?
• where did you get your chihuahua (adoption center, breeder, previous stray)?
• what other type of pets do you have?
• what is the age of your chihuahua?
• has your chihuahua experienced any previous illnesses?
• is your chihuahua currently under treatment for an illness or disease?
• what preventative medications is your chihuahua currently taking?
• does your chihuahua receive consistent flea treatment?
• are any other pets ill?
• has he/she been vaccinated? if so, when? which vaccines?
• have there been any recent pet acquisitions?
• have there been any recent activities such as boarding, grooming, trip to the park?
• is a majority of your chihuahua’s time spent indoors or outdoors?
• have there been any recent changes in diet or eating habits?
• what brand of food, how much and how frequently does your chihuahua eat?
• what type of table scraps are offered and how frequently?
• what type of treats are offered and how frequently?
• how much water does your chihuahua typically drink per day?
• have there been any recent changes in water consumption?
• have you noticed any coughing or sneezing?
• have you noticed any lumps or bumps on your chihuahua?
• is your chihuahua urinating normally?
• Is your dog having normal bowel movements?
• when is the last time he/she had a bowel movement?
• have you noticed any recent weight loss or weight gain?

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