Tyler Brennan

37 posts
If a Chihuahua goes viral, breaks a record, or does something ridiculous enough to make the internet lose it — I am probably already writing about it. I have been covering digital pet culture long enough to know the best stories are not just funny. They are the ones that make you look at your own dog differently for a second. My Chi, Pepper, has zero interest in going viral. I respect that. Mostly.
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How to Care for a Sick Chihuahua at Home

The first time my chihuahua got sick, really sick, I called the emergency vet three times in one hour. I Googled symptoms until two in the morning. I slept on the floor next to her bed because I was afraid…
  • March 4, 2026
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How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Chihuahua

I once bought my chihuahua a rope toy that was marketed for “small dogs.” She got her jaw tangled in it within the first five minutes and I spent the next ten minutes performing what I can only describe as…
  • March 2, 2026
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Can Your Chihuahua Catch the Flu From You and Should You Actually Worry?

My chihuahua sneezed seven times in a row last winter and I immediately convinced myself she had the flu. Not a mild sniffle. The flu. I called my vet in what I can only describe as a state of informed…
  • February 27, 2026
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How to Stop Your Chihuahua Puppy From Nipping Before It Becomes a Real Problem

My chihuahua puppy turned ten weeks old and decided that every finger, toe, ankle, and earlobe in the house was a chew toy. If you are reading this because your chihuahua puppy nipping has gone from cute to concerning, I…
  • February 25, 2026
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More Dog Parks Are Finally Adding Small Dog Sections

I took my chihuahua to a dog park exactly once. She spent thirty seconds on the ground before a labrador came barreling toward her at full speed, and I scooped her up so fast I pulled a muscle in my…
  • February 23, 2026
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Things Only a Chihuahua Owner Would Understand

I told my coworker that I check my chihuahua’s gum color before I leave for work every morning. She stared at me for a full five seconds before saying, that is not normal. She is right. It is not normal.…
  • February 20, 2026
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Buy or Adopt a Chihuahua: An Honest Look at Both Options

When I decided I wanted a chihuahua, the first question everyone asked was: are you going to buy one or adopt one? I spent three months researching both options before making my decision, and what I found was a lot…
  • February 18, 2026
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A Chihuahua Rescue Story That Restored My Faith in People

I did not plan to write about this. Some stories sit inside you for a while before you figure out how to tell them. This chihuahua rescue story is one of those. It starts with a dog nobody wanted and…
  • February 16, 2026
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The Chihuahua That Detected Cancer

I need to tell you about a chihuahua named Beans. She weighs four pounds, sleeps exclusively on her owner’s chest, and does not particularly enjoy car rides. She also detected her owner’s cancer before any doctor did. This chihuahua detected…
  • February 13, 2026
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Chihuahua Vaccination Schedule: The Complete Owner Guide

I took my chihuahua puppy to his first vet appointment feeling confident and prepared. I had read all the puppy books. I had a folder with his breeder health records. I even wrote down questions in advance. Then the vet…
  • February 11, 2026