| Chihuahua puppy care is something that you might | | | | When cold weather sets in, you want your pup to |
| have no experience with, but you still wish to own | | | | be covered; try one of these solutions. |
| and properly care for a sweet pup instead of getting | | | | Dog shampoo |
| an older dog. How do you care for your new | | | | Make sure and use a shampoo made for dogs. If |
| Chihuahua puppy? One of the most important things | | | | your pup has skin problems, a special shampoo may |
| you'll need to do before your pup arrives is prepare. | | | | be needed. |
| You'll need quite a few items to care for him properly | | | | Nail clippers |
| and you need to start now, before getting the little | | | | A guillotine style clipper works well. |
| one, so that puppy days will be good memories for | | | | First aid kit |
| you and so he develops properly, physically and | | | | This should include soap, towel, first aid instructions, |
| mentally. | | | | several different types of bandages, hydrogen |
| Here's a list of items that you will find useful when | | | | peroxide, poison control center number, veterinarian |
| caring for your pup: | | | | numbers, etc. Ask your vet what might be handy in |
| Toys | | | | case of emergency. |
| Try stuffed animals, balls, empty plastic soda bottles, | | | | Bed |
| and toys that when a treat is placed inside, your pup | | | | Choose as showy or cute as you like! |
| has to work to obtain it. Remember when buying | | | | Cage or crate |
| toys that there are hazards when buying items that | | | | Choose one that your pup will be comfy in. Can be |
| parts, such as plastic eyes, can be chewed off and | | | | used for Chihuahua potty training too. |
| swallowed. Take care when choosing. | | | | Baby gates |
| Chew bones | | | | These keep your pup out of places he doesn't need |
| A pup has teething needs too. Buy a specially | | | | to be. Avoid accordion style; they can close on a |
| designed bone that will aid the pup when getting in | | | | dog's neck. |
| those chompers. | | | | Playpen |
| Feed and water bowls | | | | These help if you are going to be gone for awhile; it |
| Be warned: plastic can cause allergic reaction with | | | | keeps the pup confined, but at the same time allows |
| some dogs. | | | | free movement. |
| Food | | | | Fenced yard |
| It's always a good idea to start the pup on the same | | | | Lets your pup get out in the sun and fresh air. |
| brand of food he has been eating. If you wish to | | | | Doggy door |
| switch to a different brand, you may do so by | | | | Choose if this will suit your needs. |
| gradually switching. | | | | Cleanup scoop |
| Collar | | | | A two-piece rake type works best in grass; keeps |
| A soft buckle collar is best; try a cat collar. | | | | your yard clean. |
| Leash | | | | Canine litter box with litter |
| Choose a lightweight leash. An adjustable show lead | | | | Buy these at your pet shop. |
| works well with pups. | | | | When you have these items you are well on your |
| Soft brush | | | | way to being ready to administer good Chihuahua |
| Look up the brush/comb section at your local pet | | | | puppy care to your new little bundle. Have fun |
| shop. | | | | preparing! |
| Sweater or coat | | | | |