Daily Archives: March 25, 2013

buying healthy dog food
  Healthy dog food is crucial when it comes to building a healthy Chihuahua. Chihuahuas, and people, need a variety of nutrients to stay healthy: Carbohydrates are starches, sugars, fiber. They aid in digestion and elimination and provide energy and the proper assimilation of fats. Excess carbohydrates are stored in […]

Buying Healthy Dog Food

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foods to avoid for chihuahuas
Some foods can be dangerous or even deadly to your Chihuahua, so make sure to avoid them. The following can cause digestive upset – vomiting or diarrhea – or toxic reactions that could be fatal: Avocados: can cause gastrointestinal irritation, with vomiting and diarrhea, if eaten in sufficient quantity. Baby […]

Foods To Avoid

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choosing premium dog food
  The best way to feed your Chihuahua a balanced diet – giving her the nutrition she needs – is to choose an excellent commercial dog food (premium dog food) and stick with it. Good nutrition is essential to prevent dietary deficiency diseases. The right diet helps your Chihuahua fight […]

Choosing Premium Dog Food

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popular types of dog food
  Here we’re going to discuss the positive and negative aspects of using different types of dog food for your Chihuahua. Dry dog food Dry dog food, sold in bags or boxes, is the most popular commercial style feed. Here are some of the positive aspects of dry food: It’s […]

Popular Types Of Dog Food

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recommended people food
Our advice is to incorporate the following foods two to three times a week, in place of your dog’s normal chow. Feed real, whole foods to dogs whenever possible, because processing foods results in their losing many of the beneficial traits that make them great. Talk with your veterinarian before […]

Recommended People Foods for Dogs

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changing dog foods
  The only right food to feed your Chihuahua for the first few days after you bring her home is the one she was eating before you got her. Even if your new Chihuahua is an adult, make only gradual changes in her diet. She’s experiencing enough newness in her […]

Changing Dog Foods

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dog foods for special reasons
  Many of the companies offer special dog foods for every stage of a dog’s life. And that’s a good thing. Dogs have different nutritional requirements at different times, just like people. The following sections break down the different stages or options and their nutritional requirements. Growth formula Whether you […]

Dog Foods For Special Reasons

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natural dog food supplements
  Tailor your senior dog’s diet to ensure she’s spry and sprightly well into her golden years. Though it is bittersweet watching our dogs grow older, the senior years can be a wonderful time for our best friends, especially if we give them a leg up by maximizing their health. […]

Natural Dog Food Supplements

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hypoglycemia in dogs
  Hypoglycemia can be a life threatening problem for  Chihuahuas and other toy breeds. Usually develops in pups younger than four months of age. Hypoglycemia in dogs can occur after exercising vigorously, when they’re stressed (such as during a trip to the veterinarian) or when they’ve gone too long without […]

Hypoglycemia In Dogs

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treatment-for-dog-arthritis
  Here we’re going to talk about 5 new ways to treat dog arthritis. Human remedies for the common age-related breakdown of cartilage, which triggers joint pain, can also soothe your slowing, limping pup.  Inflammation in joints can occur quite often, especially with dogs of larger size, but that doesn’t […]

Treatment For Dog Arthritis

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