Table of contentsWhy does my dog have 9 nipples?A quick story:Is it weird that my dog has 9 nipples?Do male dogs have nipples?Are there any related health issues with dog nipples?Mammary cancerMastitisHow to tell the difference between a nipple and a tick?How to tell the difference between a tick and a skin tag?Does the number …
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Table of contentsWhen do Chihuahua puppies open their eyes?Why are Chihuahua puppies born with closed eyes?Are all dog breeds born with their eyes closed? What should I do when my Chihuahua puppy’s eyes start opening?Should you ever open a Chihuahua puppy’s eyes?Facts about Chihuahua puppy eyes What to do if a Chihuahua puppy won’t open its eyesWhat …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog yawn when I pet him?9 reasons why your dog yawns when you pet him#1: Excitement #2: Stress#3: Yawning as a calming signal #4: Confusion#5: Yawning as a way to handle conflict#6: Communicating with other dogs#7: It’s contagious #8: Having a medical issue#9: Tiredness Let’s be real: It’s kinda weird (and funny) when …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog stare into space?Can dogs see ghosts?7 reasons why your dog stares into space#1: Pests in the walls#2: Outside noises#3: Attention seeking#4: Eyesight deterioration#5: An infection causing disorientation#6: Having absence seizures/epilepsy#7: Dementia (Canine Cognitive Dysfunction – CCD)What to do if your dog stares into space?#1: Stay calm#2: Attention to detail#3: …
Table of contentsChihuahua Heat CycleThe 9 most asked questions about the Chihuahua Heath Cycle#1: What does it mean when a Chihuahua goes in heat?#2: How long do Chihuahuas stay in heat?#3: How often does a Chihuahua go into heat? #4: How can you see when a Chihuahua is in heat? You can tell your Chihuahua is in …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog jump on me while walking?7 reasons why your dog jumps on you while walking#1: Looking for attention#2: Initiating play#3: Feeling anxious#4: Feeling frustrated#5: Being overstimulated#6: You’re encouraging the behavior#7: It’s a habit from puppyhoodWhat to do about it?#1: Ignore the dog#2: Redirect the behavior#3: Exercise your dog Lissa (my …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog follow me and not my husband?13 reasons why your dog follows you and not your husband#1: Perceives you as the leader#2: Has a stronger bond with you#3: You’re the primary caretaker#4: Dogs pick one favorite person#5: Imprinting – the dog perceives you as their Mum#6: Positive reinforcement#7: Your dog …
Table of contentsWhy is my dog acting weird?Examples of how your dog can be acting weird18 reasons why your dog is acting weird or strange#1: You took your dog to the vet#2: Could have eaten something strange or bad#3: Stomach ache#4: Stomach bloat#5: Cold#6: Allergy#7: Injury#8: Change of environment/routine#9: Stress#10: Anxiety#11: Fear#12: Boredom#13: Wrong diet#14: …
Table of contentsAre Chihuahuas rats?Are Chihuahuas related to rodents?Are Chihuahuas even dogs?Is it a dog? A rat? It’s a Chihuahua.The similarities between Chihuahuas and ratsBoth have round headsLarge earsBuggy eyesSkinny bodiesLong, thin tails Small and dainty feetShort coatThe truth uncovered – Chihuahuas are dogs!5 fun facts about Chihuahuas#1: The evolution of Chihuahuas dates back to over …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog not want to sleep with me all of a sudden?11 reasons why your dog suddenly does not want to sleep with you#1: Your dog’s safe zone has expanded#2: Your dog’s preferences have changed#3: Your dog is feeling hot#4: Your dog is getting older#5: Your dog enjoys having variety#6: Your …