| Bringing a little Chihuahua into your family | | | | testicles drop from the abdomen and if it |
| represents a lot of responsibility that you | | | | doesn't happen at birth then it needs to |
| will have for the little dog. As a toy breed | | | | happen by the time they reach adulthood. If |
| they are prone to many Chihuahua health | | | | you notice that this trait is lacking in your |
| problems and as a responsible owner it is up | | | | Chihuahua then you will want to get them to |
| to you to familiarize yourself with potential | | | | the vet right away, as this is the sign of a |
| symptoms as much as you can. You will need to | | | | very serious health issue that your vet will |
| know what is standard behavior for a | | | | want to take care of as soon as possible. |
| Chihuahua and what classifies as a symptom to | | | | Chihuahua health problems can be quite |
| a Chihuahua health problem if you are going | | | | serious but sometimes difficult to detect. |
| to truly care for your new pet. As with any | | | | One problem that is almost exclusive to the |
| other situation involving the health of your | | | | Chihuahua is very difficult to see in the |
| pet one of the best places to get advice is | | | | beginning stages and get quite serious if |
| your vet. Sit down with your vet and ask them | | | | untreated. Fluids go back and forth from the |
| about standard Chihuahua behavior and then | | | | brain to the body in any animal and in the |
| have them tell you some of the tell tale | | | | Chihuahua these fluids can sometimes get |
| signs that something may be wrong. You don't | | | | blocked causing a swelling around the brain |
| need to be a vet but you should know what | | | | and severe discomfort for the dog. This can |
| type of behavior indicates an issue. Your | | | | usually be found with regular appointments to |
| breeder will also supply you with a lot of | | | | the vet but if you notice your dog behaving |
| helpful information that you should review | | | | strangely then get it to the vet right away. |
| and ask your breeder any questions you may | | | | A Chihuahua has a series of health issues |
| have. Chihuahua health problems are like any | | | | that are exclusive to it and then some that |
| other breed's problems in that some will | | | | are common among toy breeds of dogs. For |
| appear right when they are born and other | | | | example, a Chihuahua shares a condition also |
| conditions take time to develop or can be | | | | found in breeds like a Basset Hound in that |
| contracted over time. One condition of the | | | | crystal can form in their urine causing |
| Chihuahua is weak leg tendons and ligaments | | | | blockages and major problems. So keep an eye |
| that cause the kneecap to float in and out of | | | | on your Chihuahua and make sure you take them |
| place on the dog's leg. This can be very | | | | to the vet on a regular basis. |
| painful and if you notice that your Chihuahua | | | | |
| is having difficulty walking at times then | | | | Sandra Dean is an animal lover that has many |
| this could be the source of the problem and | | | | house pets, including a couple from the toy |
| it requires medical attention for your | | | | breeds. This article can b a great resource |
| Chihuahua from the vet immediately. When male | | | | if you need information on Chihuahua care. |
| Chihuahua pups are born their testicles are | | | | This article may help you decide if you need |
| up in their abdomen. Almost right after birth | | | | emergency care for your Chihuahua. |
| a healthy male Chihuahua will have its | | | | |