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chihuahua weight

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Diabetes in Chihuahuas: What Every Owner Needs to Know

When the Water Bowl Keeps Emptying I noticed it over a weekend. My chihuahua, Tater, was drinking more water than usual. Not a little more. A lot more. The water bowl that normally lasted all day was empty by noon.…
  • March 18, 2026
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Not All Dog Food Is Created Equal: Feeding Your Chihuahua Right

The Kibble Wake-Up Call For the first three months after I got Luna, I fed her whatever was cheapest at the grocery store. Bright colored bag. Cartoon dog on the front. She ate it. I assumed that meant it was…
  • March 17, 2026
Chihuahua Vegetables Bowl

Safe Vegetables for Chihuahuas: What They Can and Cannot Eat

I gave my chihuahua, Mochi, a baby carrot once. Whole. Just handed it to her like she was a normal-sized dog who could handle a normal-sized piece of food. She looked at it. Looked at me. Then tried to swallow…
  • March 16, 2026
Chihuahua Being Brushed Gentle

The Chihuahua Grooming Kit I Built After

If you want to know about chihuahua grooming tools, you are in the right place. I have spent more money on grooming tools that did not work for my chihuahua than I care to admit. Brushes that were too harsh…
  • March 15, 2026
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My Chihuahua Was Diagnosed With Hip Dysplasia

When the vet told me that my chihuahua Biscuit had hip dysplasia, I genuinely thought she was talking about the wrong dog. Hip dysplasia is a big dog problem, right? Something that happens to German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers and…
  • March 9, 2026
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How Often Should You Feed Your Chihuahua and Why the Answer Changes as They Grow

When I brought home my chihuahua Dolly as a nine-week-old puppy, the breeder handed me a ziplock bag of kibble and said feed her three times a day. That was the entire instruction. Three times a day. No mention of…
  • March 3, 2026
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Emergency Preparedness for Chihuahua Owners

When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017, a friend of mine evacuated with thirty minutes notice. Understanding how to emergency preparedness chihuahua starts with what actually happens in real life. She grabbed her phone, her wallet, her medication, and her…
  • March 2, 2026
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The Complete Guide to Flea Control for Chihuahuas

I found the first flea on a Tuesday. Understanding how to flea control for chihuahuas starts with what actually happens in real life. I remember because I was watching TV, absentmindedly scratching behind Luna’s ears, and something moved. Something small…
  • February 28, 2026
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Chihuahua Dental Care: Why Your Tiny Dog Has the Biggest Mouth Problems

I am going to be completely honest. I did not take chihuahua dental care seriously enough in the beginning. I figured if my chihuahua was eating fine, her teeth were fine too. That turned out to be a very expensive…
  • February 15, 2026
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Growth Stages and Weight Guide

If you have ever wondered whether your Chihuahua puppy is growing on track, a chihuahua size chart can really put your mind at ease. I remember constantly weighing my Chi as a puppy, worried she was too small or growing…
  • February 14, 2026