Chihuahuas have tenacity, grace, vigilance, quick movements, and are well-liked for their well-proportioned and petite builds. Chihuahua is not only a cute small toy dog, but also has the hunting and prevention instincts of large dogs, especially its big piercing eyes, which are the favorite objects of pet lovers. People are just like animals. When we are together for a long time, we will have feelings. How can we make our Chihuahua live longer? Then we need to do the following points.

First, the lifespan of Chihuahua

The lifespan of a Chihuahua dog is the same as that of a human. Under normal circumstances when an accident occurs, the length of its life is also different. Because it is affected by conditions such as daily nutritional status, living environment, and disease control status. However, based on long-term experience, the lifespan of a dog can be roughly calculated as follows: the first year of a dog is equivalent to 10 years of human life, and each subsequent year is equivalent to 6 to 7 years of human life. Living to the age of 10 is equivalent to living to the age of 70. Therefore, in general, the lifespan of a dog is around 13 years old. Under the breeding and management of modern science and promoting Russia, the lifespan of dogs has been improved to varying degrees. Some can live for 20 years, and there are records of dogs living up to 30 years old.

In addition, a dog's size is also related to its lifespan. Generally speaking, the smaller the body size, the longer the lifespan. Physiologically speaking, the metabolism of large dogs is faster than that of small dogs, and the burden on the heart and lungs is relatively large. At the same time, the resistance of large dogs to diseases is generally not as strong as that of small dogs. Therefore, under normal circumstances, the lifespan of the smallest Chihuahua among the small dog breeds is about 13 to 14 years.

Second, Tips to prolong the life of dogs

The living environment. After entering the old age, the dog's waist and legs will become weak, and the floor with a drop should be placed on the pedal, and the room where the dog enters and exits can also be covered with non-slip mats to minimize the possibility of the dog being injured. Dogs with reduced vision, because they are accustomed to the home environment, will be very unaccustomed to sudden changes. Therefore, try not to move the furniture and also keep a comfortable temperature in the room.

Walking is the magic weapon of longevity. In order to be healthy, dogs should exercise in moderation at any time, and older dogs should exercise more, but they should ensure that they do not increase the burden on the heart and weakened waist and legs. Walking is the best way to exercise. The walking distance should be shorter than before. Slow down and find that the dog is tired, take a break. If the dog doesn't want to go for a walk, the owner shouldn't force it, just play in the room or in the yard for a while.

Avoid being home alone. The older the dog, the more lonely it will be. As dogs age, they become more anxious than when they are young if they need to be left alone for extended periods of time. When a dog reaches old age, if the time at home alone is too long, it is prone to danger. The owner should spend as much time as possible with the dog, which is the greatest comfort to the elderly dog. Of course, in fact, dogs always need your care for them. Similarly, you should always be full of care and love for dogs.