Chihuahua Secrets - For Chihuahua Owners Or For Those Who Want One!
Chihuahua Grooming Made Easy
The Chihuahua is a very beautiful miniature breed dog. The history of this breed points to the fact that this dog was a long while ago bred specifically for the Aztec royalty. Today, though expensive, it is the favorite pet choice of millions of people from all walks of life all across the globe.
Grooming your Chihuahua usually does not involve much effort or time. This dog's coat is either short and straight or slightly long and fluffy. Both types of fur are easily manageable and would not require more than twenty minutes of brushing every alternate day (for long coats) or thirty minutes for bathing and brushing (for short coats).
Other areas that would require your attention would be its ears, nails and eyes. You will find that the Chihuahua tend to develop watery eyes due to excessive dryness. A simple way to prevent it is to add a few drops of saline water whenever you notice that the eyes are watery. The nails need clipping every month or so and the ears need to be checked carefully for infections
Besides washing its coat, grooming your Chihuahua would involve de-matting its fur, clipping nails, checking ears and paws, wiping and inspecting eyes for infection and checking for injuries. You would do best to allot a day every week for grooming your Chihuahua and on each of those days you could concentrate on one particular aspect of grooming besides combing the fur.
You would also need to have a special grooming box – something like a first aid box – with the following implements: rubber slicker, a quiet blow drier, a soft bristle brush, nail clippers, cotton balls, saline solution, grooming glove, medium toothed comb, dog shampoo and soap, betadine ointment and scrub and a pair of scissors.
You will find all these items available at pet shops or a vet clinic. Ensure that you know how to use all of these implements before you try them out on the dog. Leave nail clipping to the vet if you are not comfortable with it.
Grooming your Chihuahua requires regular baths and brushing. You will know you are doing a great job when you find the fur of your pet feeling fluffy and smooth to touch. The longhaired coat needs special attention because it tends to get matted easily. Use a blow drier to gently dry the fur and pay attention to the fact that these dogs are extremely prone to cold and infections. In fact, before you bathe it, it would be best if you put two cotton balls into its ears to prevent the water from entering them.
Nail clipping might be a little difficult with the Chihuahuas because they tend to get frisky about this particular task. Be patient with the dog and very careful that you do not cut too much. If you find you are unable to do a good job take it to a doggy beauty parlor. They charge a minimal fee for this – and it is well worth it.
Chihuahua grooming hardly takes any time and effort when it comes to brushing and bathing. However, when it is time for nail clipping you could have a major problem on your hands. This article will give some basic Chihuahua grooming tips which can help you care for your pet better.
Grooming your Chihuahua usually does not involve much effort or time. This dog's coat is either short and straight or slightly long and fluffy. Both types of fur are easily manageable and would not require more than twenty minutes of brushing every alternate day (for long coats) or thirty minutes for bathing and brushing (for short coats).
Other areas that would require your attention would be its ears, nails and eyes. You will find that the Chihuahua tend to develop watery eyes due to excessive dryness. A simple way to prevent it is to add a few drops of saline water whenever you notice that the eyes are watery. The nails need clipping every month or so and the ears need to be checked carefully for infections
Besides washing its coat, grooming your Chihuahua would involve de-matting its fur, clipping nails, checking ears and paws, wiping and inspecting eyes for infection and checking for injuries. You would do best to allot a day every week for grooming your Chihuahua and on each of those days you could concentrate on one particular aspect of grooming besides combing the fur.
You would also need to have a special grooming box – something like a first aid box – with the following implements: rubber slicker, a quiet blow drier, a soft bristle brush, nail clippers, cotton balls, saline solution, grooming glove, medium toothed comb, dog shampoo and soap, betadine ointment and scrub and a pair of scissors.
You will find all these items available at pet shops or a vet clinic. Ensure that you know how to use all of these implements before you try them out on the dog. Leave nail clipping to the vet if you are not comfortable with it.
Grooming your Chihuahua requires regular baths and brushing. You will know you are doing a great job when you find the fur of your pet feeling fluffy and smooth to touch. The longhaired coat needs special attention because it tends to get matted easily. Use a blow drier to gently dry the fur and pay attention to the fact that these dogs are extremely prone to cold and infections. In fact, before you bathe it, it would be best if you put two cotton balls into its ears to prevent the water from entering them.
Nail clipping might be a little difficult with the Chihuahuas because they tend to get frisky about this particular task. Be patient with the dog and very careful that you do not cut too much. If you find you are unable to do a good job take it to a doggy beauty parlor. They charge a minimal fee for this – and it is well worth it.
Chihuahua grooming hardly takes any time and effort when it comes to brushing and bathing. However, when it is time for nail clipping you could have a major problem on your hands. This article will give some basic Chihuahua grooming tips which can help you care for your pet better.
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