What are the advantages of Chihuahua?
First of all, it must be reminded that if you are not sure to give all your love and care, it is not suitable to choose Chihuahua as your life partner. Yes, they are smart, cute, lively, smart and loyal. Besides, they are quite clingy. They don't like other dogs unless they are used to them since childhood-whether they are of the same species or not; They are completely "one-man dogs" and need to interact with their owners, including physical contact, absolute care and love. If Chihuahuas feel that they have not received enough attention from their owners, they often do a lot of behaviors to "remind" their owners: scratching, rubbing, cheating, losing their temper and so on. Of course, the behavior and degree they take vary from dog to dog. If you happen to be an office worker, I suggest you buy some small toys for your dog to relieve loneliness (or you can keep more dogs to accompany each other, and definitely remember to keep them together since childhood to avoid rejection, but it will lead to counterproductive results), but remember to pay more attention and take good care of them when you get home.
Because Chihuahuas are small in size, there is little demand for living space. Basically, the space in the average apartment is enough for them to explore. Moreover, they don't need much exercise or frequent dog distillation (only occasionally), so they are very suitable for modern people living in apartments. They can stay at home every day, but they are not suitable for outdoor breeding, because it is easy for them to get sick in too hot or too cold environment. The owner can take them out for a walk and bask in the sun when the weather is fine, which is of positive help to the dog's body and mind. But Chihuahuas are a little afraid of cold, so they should keep warm in winter to avoid dogs catching cold.
Chihuahuas don't eat much, but their metabolism is fast and they get hungry easily. Therefore, it is suggested that the owner can feed a small number of times if possible. The content of feed should be mainly dry feed, and some wet feed can be properly matched, because some Chihuahuas have weak stomachs and are prone to indigestion for some wet feed. By the way, Chihuahua is a bit greedy! They like to eat everything, especially dog snacks like cheese. The owner should be careful not to let the dog eat too much to avoid getting fat.
Basically, although most Chihuahuas live at home, cleaning is inevitable, and they should be washed at least once a month. If chihuahuas have long hair, they need to be cleaned more frequently. Their long hair gets dirty easily, and they should be combed frequently besides cleaning. In addition, Chihuahua's nails grow quickly and become thinner. Don't forget to trim the dog's nails.
Chihuahua dogs have a pleasing advantage, that is, they are not strict with the living environment and food, so they are easier to raise and manage. In terms of food, it is enough to give it 60-90 grams of meat every day. The larger Chihuahua dog only needs to supply about 150 grams of meat every day, plus about the same amount of vegetables and biscuits.
Because this kind of dog is not cold-resistant, it is advisable to keep the food warm. Meat should be cooked, chopped and mixed with dry matter and warm water before feeding.
The amount of food to eat depends on the size of the body, the hot and cold climate and its appetite. You can't let it be hungry, but you can't eat too much. Generally speaking, the supply of small dogs is less and the supply of large dogs is more. Provide more when the activity is large, and provide less when the activity is small. You can supply more when the climate is cool and less when the climate is hot. When the appetite is large, it can be increased moderately, and when the appetite is poor, it can be reduced moderately. In short, let them eat well and be healthy as the principle.
Food should be clean, hygienic and fresh, utensils such as rice cookers should be washed frequently, and some clean drinking water should be supplied after meals.
Chihuahuas like activities and play. When their owners go out for business or visit parks, they should take them out for a walk. Make it have a certain amount of exercise, which can benefit the health of dogs. But this kind of dog is very playful and often can't control it, so it can't be allowed to exercise excessively.
In his spare time, the owner of a dog should comb his fur with a soft brush, and then gently wipe it with soft velvet or flannel to make his fur bright, fresh and pleasant. If you can trim your toes every once in a while, you can make them move neatly and more lively. Chihuahua dogs' eyes and ears should also be cleaned and wiped regularly with 2% boric acid water every week.
Chihuahua is an indoor dog, which is not suitable for long-term outdoor stocking. It is not cold-tolerant. Once you catch a cold, you are prone to pneumonia or rheumatoid arthritis. So in winter or when you need to go out, you should wear a wool or flannel sweater to prevent the weather from getting cold. Dogs also have the disadvantage of trembling in front of strangers. Therefore, we should train more at ordinary times, let it know more strangers, and form the habit of not being afraid of contact with strangers. In addition, because there is a small concave hole in its hood, its skull is delicate, so it can't jump vertically or jump from a height when playing, so as not to hurt its brain or break its leg.
Finally, the owner should be reminded that Chihuahua has some diseases that are prone to occur: besides gastrointestinal digestive disorders, some dogs are easily excited, shivering or cramping, so we must pay attention to calcium supplementation for dogs. Many chihuahuas tend to lose their teeth when they are old, so we should pay more attention to the oral health of dogs. In addition, Chihuahua is very prone to "knee weakness", especially after old age, which is a very common Chihuahua disease and will affect the dog's mobility. It is suggested that the owner should not only pay more attention, but also seek the help of professional veterinarians.