Chihuahua A pair of smart big eyes and a small and charming figure are the focus of many parents, and the Chihuahua does not exercise much and does not require high living space dog is a good choice for parents in urban apartments. Although the Chihuahua is petite, it is also very brave. It can defend itself in front of big dogs and is very exclusive to the owner.

Within two weeks of introducing a Chihuahua puppy into a new home, it should be fed the type of food it was eating before, and it is easy to change it , and it only takes about ten to fourteen days. The method is to remove one-tenth of the original feed every day, and add one-tenth of the new feed, so that its feed will gradually become new feed. You should be able to adapt your Chihuahua to the new feed within two weeks.

Chihuahua cubs should eat within the range of about four times a day, and should follow the principle of small meals and frequent meals. Observe its diet. If it still licks the bowl after eating to indicate that it is not full, then the number of feedings needs to be increased appropriately; if there is a situation where it cannot be eaten or a meal is not eaten, the number of feedings can be reduced. As each dog's needs are different, this requires careful observation.

Chihuahuas should be fed formula food until they reach one year of age, as this provides more of the protein and fat the Chihuahua needs to grow. After one year of age, you can usually feed them dog food for dogs. If your dog is overweight, you should reduce the amount of high-protein and fat-containing food, replace it with high-fiber food, or reduce the amount of feeding, and if that doesn't work, you can seek help from your veterinarian.

Chihuahua's food should be fresh and hygienic, and some foods must not be fed to Chihuahuas. Foods that are too salty, high in calories, and high in sugar should be avoided for Chihuahuas, otherwise they may get sick in mild cases and life-threatening in severe cases. In addition, Chihuahuas are not cold-tolerant, and if they catch cold, they are prone to diseases such as pneumonia. When going out in winter, you should put a coat on your dog.