You're enjoying a yummy, fresh fruit, and your Chihuahua is giving you those hungry eyes. Is it safe to share your fruit with your Chihuahua? Can Chihuahuas eat fruit? Well, that depends on the fruit. We want you to share your fruit with your Chihuahua! So, we with the help of our veterinarian, we compiled a list of fruit your Chihuahua can safely eat, and a … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Traveling with a Chihuahua (by Car)
Chihuahuas are great travel companions. They love to go where you go, they (and their stuff) take up very little room, and you won't run into breed or size restrictions at pet-friendly locations when you're traveling with a Chihuahua. However, there are a few things that can make a BIG difference when traveling with your Chihuahua (or other small-breed … [Read more...]
Can Chihuahuas do Agility?
You can probably tell the answer to the question "Can Chihuahuas do Agility?" from the image on this post. But, in case you're still unsure...YES! Not only can Chihuahuas do agility, but the sport is a great way to build a Chihuahua's confidence and help keep them active and healthy. Check out this video of ChiPets contributor, Porky Pig doing … [Read more...]
Cute Chihuahua Puppy Learning Stairs {Video}
Sometimes the internet is a goldmine of cute, and today, we were not disappointed. Meet Pinto. Little Pinto is an adorable puppy Chihuahua who was recently adopted by Youtube star BYZE. Lucky for us, little Pinto's first encounter with stairs was recorded and shared on Twitter by her "Dog Mom" Mama Noot. Check it … [Read more...]
How to Potty Train Your Chihuahua
Potty training a small dog...some say it can't be done. Well, I'm here to tell you it IS possible. BUT potty training a Chihuahua or other small breed dog is NOT easy. Before we get into HOW to potty train your little dog, let's talk about the reasons why it can be difficult: 1) Small dogs have teeny, tiny little bladders. It doesn't matter if your little guy (or … [Read more...]