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