Chihuahua’s big smart eyes and small and charming figure are the favorites of many parents. Moreover, Chihuahua’s small amount of exercise and low requirements for living space are a good choice for parents in urban apartments. Although Chihuahua Although it is petite in size, it is also very brave. It can defend itself in front of big dogs and is extremely possessive of its owners.

Within two weeks of introducing a Chihuahua puppy to a new home, you should feed it the type of feed it was eating before. If you want to change its feed, it is very simple and only takes about ten to fourteen days. The method is to remove one-tenth of the original feed and add one-tenth of the new feed every day, so that its feed will gradually become new feed. Your Chihuahua should be acclimated to the new feed within two weeks.

Chihuahua cubs should eat within a range of about four times a day, and should follow the principle of small, frequent meals. Observe its diet. If it still licks the bowl after eating, it means that it is not full. At this time, you need to increase the number of feedings appropriately; if it cannot finish eating or skips a certain meal, you can reduce the number of feedings. Since each dog has different needs, this requires careful observation on our part.

Formulated food should be fed to your Chihuahua before it reaches one year old, as this will provide more of the protein and fat the Chihuahua needs to grow. Generally, you can feed it dog food after it is one year old. If your dog is overweight, you should feed less food containing high protein and fat, replace it with high-fiber food, or reduce the amount of food you feed. If it still doesn't work, you can seek help from your veterinarian.

Chihuahua’s food must be fresh and hygienic. Some foods must not be fed to Chihuahua. Foods that are too salty, high in calories, and high in sugar should be avoided feeding Chihuahuas, otherwise they may get sick at least and may be life-threatening at worst. In addition, Chihuahuas are not cold-tolerant and are prone to pneumonia and other diseases if they catch cold. The dog should be covered with a smock when going out in winter.