| Small in stature, Chihuahuas are relatively fragile dogs. | | | | with two meals a day. Dried dog food is preferable |
| It is thus, important for owners of Chihuahuas to be | | | | as it prefers tartar and plaque from accumulating in |
| equipped with proper knowledge and tips for caring | | | | the young puppy's teeth. Plenty of water should be |
| for their Chihuahua pups. Care for Chihuahua pups | | | | given to ensure sufficient hydration and unfinished |
| covers many aspects and includes socialization, | | | | food should be disposed off after each meal to |
| safety, nutrition and health. Responsible Chihuahua | | | | prefer the growth of bacteria and germs which might |
| owners make a checklist on these aspects in order | | | | potentially cause illness to the Chihuahua pup. |
| to ensure the overall well being of their Chihuahua | | | | Sufficient nutrition is necessary in order to prevent |
| pups. | | | | illnesses and ensure healthy gum, skin and coat. |
| As lively animals, Chihuahuas tend to come into | | | | Never ever feed your Chihuahua puppy with |
| constant contact with their owners, family members | | | | chocolate. Chocolates are harmful to Chihuahuas in |
| as well as other pets that its owner might have. It is | | | | any amount and may prove fatal if given in large |
| necessary for Chihuahua owners to start socialization | | | | amounts. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning include |
| with their Chihuahua pups before they turn full grown. | | | | diarrhea, vomiting and excessive thirst. Do not |
| This is to ensure less aggressive behavior in the | | | | hesitate to bring your Chihuahua puppy to the vet if |
| future when the Chihuahua pup turns into a full | | | | such symptoms are observed. |
| grown Chihuahua. Chihuahua owners should spend | | | | Chihuahua owners who have a personal preference |
| time familiarizing their Chihuahua pups to the | | | | to feed their Chihuahua puppies with home cooked |
| surroundings and their living environments by letting | | | | food should keep in mind that all food has to be |
| the pup roam freely around the house and facilitating | | | | cooked and should consist of a meat protein, |
| interaction with the family as well as other pets in | | | | carbohydrates and a vegetable. All food should be |
| the house. This would allow the Chihuahua puppy to | | | | fully cooked and cooled before feeding. Popular meat |
| adapt easily into its new living environment, | | | | choices include beef, lamb, chicken and pork while |
| preventing aggressive behavior in future. | | | | vegetables include carrot and peas. Grain choices vary |
| Safety issues are a necessary area for Chihuahua | | | | according to culture. Popular choices include potatoes |
| owners to look into. Appliances around the home | | | | or rice. |
| such as electrical outlets, cables and vases can | | | | Chihuahua puppies should be taken to regular visits to |
| present potential dangers to Chihuahua pups. Electrical | | | | the vet. This is to ensure that the puppies are in |
| outlets should be switched off and covered with | | | | good health, receiving adequate nutrition as well as |
| plastic guards when not in use to prevent Chihuahua | | | | for vaccination against illnesses such as Parvo. |
| puppies from licking these dangerous areas. Cables | | | | Relatively inexperienced Chihuahua owners should also |
| should be shortened if possible, and kept when not in | | | | get advice from the vet with regards to their |
| use to prevent the Chihuahua puppy from tripping | | | | Chihuahua pups well being. Regular walks are also |
| over them. This is to prevent objects such as radios | | | | necessary to ensure healthy development of the |
| from crashing onto the puppy should it trip over such | | | | puppy's limbs as well as to prevent obesity. |
| wires. In general, unstable objects should not be | | | | Raising a Chihuahua requires effort and commitment. |
| placed around the house to prevent death and | | | | While not an easy task, the process of doing so |
| injuries. | | | | would definitely result in wonderful memories in time |
| Chihuahua puppies should be given adequate nutrition | | | | to come. |