Pay attention to hygiene when raising Chihuahuas

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 back hair should be combed frequently. It is advisable to use Comb with a soft-bristled brush, then wipe 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 cut their nails regularly.

Pay attention to the diet when raising Chihuahuas

The food given by the owner must be clean and fresh. Food bowls and other utensils should be washed regularly and a certain amount of clean food should be provided after eating. Drink water. Chihuahuas are born with very little food, but their metabolism is very fast and they starve easily. It is best to feed several times a day. The feed is preferably dry feed, but some wet feed can also be mixed appropriately. Chihuahuas are delicious, but be careful not to let the dog eat too much to avoid gaining weight. It is enough to give it 60-90 grams of meat every day. For larger Chihuahuas, it only needs about 150 grams of meat every day, plus a similar amount of vegetables and biscuits. Because Chihuahuas are not cold-tolerant, their food should also be warm. Meat should be cooked, chopped, and mixed with dry vegetarian ingredients and warm boiled water before feeding.

Pay attention to the environment when raising Chihuahuas

Chihuahuas are small in stature and do not have high requirements for living space. Basically, the space of a normal residence is enough for them to play. The amount of exercise every day is not much, and you don’t have to spend time taking it out to play. It is very suitable to be kept by people who currently live in apartments. Chihuahuas can stay at home every day. Chihuahuas are not suitable for outdoor breeding because they are susceptible to illness in hot or cold environments. It’s best to take your Chihuahua out to play, walk, and enjoy sunbathing and sunshine when the weather is nice. Chihuahuas are afraid of cold weather. People are susceptible to pneumonia and rheumatoid arthritis after catching a cold. When winter comes, you must pay attention to keep warm.

When raising a Chihuahua, pay attention to fixed toileting

When a Chihuahua has behavioral problems of urinating and urinating everywhere indoors, you must first determine whether the dog has been trained to have a complete fixed toilet. Training, if there is no master, it must be retrained. Sometimes dogs with fixed defecation habits will have to deal with diarrhea on the spot, but then they start to defecate in the same place. At this time, the owner should restrict the dog from coming to this area again, and then give him a regular solution. Urine and bowel habit training.