symptoms and signs of a sick chihuahua: know when to see a veterinarian!

nadia June 3, 2021 chihuahua facts, chihuahua health concerns 542 Comments

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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tracheal collapse in chihuahuas: a serious chihuahua respiratory health problem

nadia April 23, 2021 chihuahua facts, chihuahua health concerns 162 Comments

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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why does my chihuahua snore? how can a tiny dog make so much noise?

nadia March 27, 2021 chihuahua facts, chihuahua Q and A, teaka 27 Comments

“teaka the famous chihuahua snoozing – how can something so small snore so loud!”

snoring is a common occurrence in chihuahuas and has nothing to do with a collapsed trachea. it is attributed to their short muzzle and sometimes it is loud enough to wake the house up. it can be incredibly funny when you have visitors as no one can believe that such a small dog can make that much noise.

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what is a teacup chihuahua? is this even a legitimate term? get the facts right here!

nadia March 16, 2021 chihuahua facts, chihuahua Q and A 125 Comments

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what exactly does the term teacup chihuahua mean and is it a legitimate term for characterizing a specific type of chihuahua? much controversy exists over this term, so let’s get the chihuahua facts!

the term teacup chihuahua is mainly an american term. it’s often used to refer to the size of a chihuahua and shouldn’t be used to categorize a specific type of chihuahua as you would reference a short-haired vs a long-haired chihuahua or a deerhead chihuahua vs an applehead chihuahua.

most chihuahua puppies are born teacup-sized, but they usually grow out of it. it is important to note that chihuahuas of this size must be handled delicately and dressed accordingly with the proper chihuahua clothes to keep them warm and properly shielded.

many prospective chihuahua buyers are also unaware of the fact that if a chihuahua puppy isn’t nourished properly from birth, they will not grow to their full potential. this undernourishment will keep a chihuahua puppy from growing to their full potential as they reach adulthood.

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apple head chihuahuas vs. deer head chihuahuas: how are they different?

nadia March 8, 2021 chihuahua facts, chihuahua Q and A 180 Comments

we have all heard the term teacup chihuahua, but what do the terms apple head and deerhead mean when it comes to describing characteristics of the chihuahua breed and what exactly makes an apple head chihuahua different from a deerhead chihuahua?

the term apple head is used to describe any chihuahua with a round or ‘dome-like’ head similar to the shape of an apple. the upper part of the chihuahua’s skull is wider than the lower part in the jaw area.

if you look close at the top of the skull of most chihuahuas, you will notice that it is slightly sunken in just like the top of an apple. this area is called molera, a spanish word for ‘fontanel’, or any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus and it is similar to the ‘soft spot’ that human babies have on their heads upon birth.

according to chihuahua breed standards, the term apple head is required in the description of the ‘head’ of a chihuahua that includes an apple domed skull with either the presence or absence of molera. it is also used when referencing chihuahua puppies at an age where it is noticeable.

the term deer head is used to describe any chihuahua that does not have the characteristic apple shaped head. deer head chihuahuas tend to have a longer noses and a head shape similar to that of a miniature young deer. they also tend to have less chihuahua health problems.

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