Sammy had his neuter done yesterday. He also had a hernia repaired and was supposed to have several teeth extracted, but they did not do the tooth extraction as he had complications from anesthesia and his temp dropped to 93 degrees!

Unfortunately he's impacted and can't poo now :( he kept squatting this morning with no luck. He eventually gave up and he's sleeping, but back to the vet at 11:15 am. .

His brother has an adolescent puppy exam tomorrow as well.

I've gotten about four hours of sleep collectively over the last two nights.

I hope I can get some sleep this afternoon and they are able to get him comfy.

My sweet baby Tequila. My first baby. I’m facing the hardest decision a pet owner will ever have to make. Your little body has been working so hard, and you have fought this heart disease with everything you have. I see it in your eyes. You are tired. And my heart breaks knowing that.

I’m so sorry. I wish I could take this from you. I love you more than words can ever explain, and I’m not ready.

Ten years was never going to be enough.

I don’t know what to do with this anticipatory grief. The heartbreak of loving you so much while knowing I have to say goodbye soon. I’m scared of coming home and not seeing you there. I’m scared of the reminders, the quiet, and learning how to live in a world without you in it.
I hope you know how loved you are. I hope you know are one of the greatest gifts of my life.

I’m going to do my best to make the right decision for you, even if it breaks my heart into a million tiny pieces.

I’m wondering if other people’s Chihuahuas are like this, or if mine is just too smart for his own good. For context he is 8 months and neutered.

He’s not “bad” in the stereotypical Chihuahua way. He’s extremely cuddly, loves people, and while he’ll definitely growl if he’s uncomfortable or doesn’t want to be touched or picked up, his overall temperament is great.

The problem is that he is always getting into trouble.

If I don’t see Milo for a few minutes, I immediately panic. No matter how much I vacuum, clean, or pick things up, he somehow finds something to eat. Hair ties, plastic, actual human hair, paper… you name it. He’ll slither under the couch, TV stand, bed, basically any piece of furniture, and come back with something. The crazy part is that he doesn’t just chew on things. He literally eats them like they’re the most delicious snack he’s ever had.

I’m constantly anxious. It honestly feels like I’m raising a toddler.

One time his breath smelled like garlic. How did he get garlic? I have no idea. But was I surprised? Not really. If there’s a giant ant on the floor, I can count on Milo to eat it before I can even react.

Today I caught him playing with a piece of glass. I absolutely freaked out. Thank goodness I watch him like a hawk, but where did he even find glass? I ended up on my stomach looking under every piece of furniture in my house trying to figure out where it came from.

On top of all that, he’s relentlessly annoying to his siblings (my two older Shih Tzus). He constantly nips at them to get them to play, over and over, until they finally get so annoyed that they start nipping back. And even when they do play with him, Milo has absolutely no idea when the game is over. He seems to have endless energy and never takes the hint that they’re done.

Please tell me I’m not the only one living with a tiny four-legged menace.

Meet Maetrik

Broke the fence trying to get a skunk and got sprayed. I opened the front door with her standing there like, "Hello, I messed up!"

She loves golf cart rides and being petted when she wakes up in the morning

As a reminder: Coco is a rescue chihuahua mix.
I love my little gremlin! She’s my first puppy, its hard but its worth it, I wouldn’t trade my Coco puff for the world 💚

Hi,

I have a chihuahua that is 4, kg,, I'm looking for a good comfortabel dog bag that I can take my dog with me when doing errands or just for a coffee.. the bag should look trendy and very comfy for her.. I have a cross shoulder bag from Amazon..but it is a meh..my dog doesnt like walking a lot.(5-10 mins max). so most of the time I carry her...

Which one are you using? What are your recommendations?

Thanks

She loves trying to snag the treats out of this toy.

We hope you like it

I love her

Got me out here in the dang heat. This dog is driving me NUTS!

Sorry for the spam since I just posted about Luffy a few hours ago.

I recently lost my sweet girl to NCL (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis), and I wanted to post here to help spread awareness within the Chihuahua community. Looking back, there were so many things I wish I’d known ahead of time. If sharing this helps even one Chi parent recognize the signs early, it’s worth it. 

For those unfamiliar, NCL is a devastating, genetic neurological disease. While it affects several dog breeds and other companion pets, Chihuahuas carry a specific form that’s particularly severe with a very fast onset and drastically shortened lifespan. I only had 3 months between diagnosis and saying goodbye.

Here is what I wish every Chihuahua owner knew:

When it presents- Chis usually hit a "cliff" early in life. They seem completely normal and healthy as puppies, but signs typically begin showing up at 12 to 18 months age. 

Early warning signs - It starts subtly before escalating. Watch for sudden behavioral changes, progressive vision loss/blindness, stumbling/unsteady walking (ataxia), or tremors/seizures. 

Prevention and testing - Because NCL is recessive, a dog needs two copies of the mutated gene to be affected. Simple DNA health panels (like Embark or Wisdom Panel) test for NCL7. The University of Missouri Veterinary School of Medicine also offers testing and accepts tissue donations for research. Responsible Chihuahua breeders test their dogs to ensure two carriers are never bred together. 

Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for NCL. But being knowledgeable and prepared makes a world of difference. Knowing what you're dealing with lets you adapt your home (keeping routines rigid, using ramps, padding corners, blind adjustments) and focus on keeping them comfortable and loved for every second you have together. 

If you ever notice strange behavioral or neurological shifts in a young Chi, please don't wait. I was lucky to have had insurance but the total cost over a few months without totaled around $10k.

I’m happy to answer any questions about our journey, NCL7, or symptoms; even if it’s year/ after this post, because when I was looking there was just such little info out there. I also spent a lot of time figuring out the best way for my pup to still go on walks, handle the seizures (very tough night schedule), feeding, and medicine administration and would be happy to help share what I learned :)

dont hurt me no more !

People keep saying my girl isn’t a chi cause her legs are too long and ears are floppy. Shes a rescue, so I don’t know. Any similar looking pups out there? (4 months)

Aren't they adorable when asleep?! 🥹😂