i have some questions regarding my chihuahua puppy?

Question

i would appreciate if i can get the answers for the following
she is 2 months old
1) how often do i bathe her? and with what (water,soap shampoo)
2) how much do i feed her everyday? ( what brand of food do you guys recommend because she is not really eating the ones i am feeding her)
3) what does it mean when she is going heat?
4) what does it mean when she is shaking? does it mean she is cold?
5) how can i potty train her?
6) what treats are good for my little chihuahua?

thank you very much guys!

Answer 1

1)Bathe her about once a month with a gentle shampoo, like baby shampoo.
2)Talk to your vet about that, especially about how much. Usually the rule of thumb is to give her a good quality puppy chow. If you can find one geared towards small breeds, that's even better.
3)going into heat means she is prepared to mate. She won't go into heat until she is about 8 months old. Still it's a good idea to get her spayed before her first heat.
4)Chihuahua's shake. It doesn't necessarily mean they are cold. They shake when they are excited, hyper, sleepy, cold, nervous, or just because. Small breeds, especially chi's, are known for that.
5)Get some library books on crate training and talk to your vet. Chi's are hard to housebreak sometimes, so be prepared to call in a professional trainer if your efforts aren't working.
6)normal dog treats are good, just small ones. My chi particularly like beggin strips.

Answer 2

1) how often do i bathe her? and with what (water,soap shampoo) = I would suggest bathing at least once a week. Use lukewarm water -- remember, she's not used to steaming hot like you. Use puppy shampoo, ask an employee to help you pick out a good brand.
2) how much do i feed her everyday? ( what brand of food do you guys recommend because she is not really eating the ones i am feeding her) You should feed her depending on her weight. Weigh her, and call your vet. TIP: 5 lbs = 1 cup
As for what brand, ask your vet, or a local shopper/employee may have good ideas. Do not buy any dog food that contains corn!
4) what does it mean when she is shaking? does it mean she is cold?
Most Chows shake occasionally. It usually doesn't really have a meaning. Some do it 'cause they're cold, some 'cause they are scared.. And some are just down-right unexplainable!
5) how can i potty train her? Crate train her! The best way. Go to "www.google.com" and type in "Crate Training"
6) what treats are good for my little chihuahua?
There are lots of different kinds.. It all depends on preference!

I hope this helped a little bit!

Answer 3

well, this might not be as useful, but here it goes.
1) how often do i bathe her? whenever she starts to look, feel, or smell dirty. and with what-water, not to hot or to cold, and with sensitive shampoo... be sure to keep it out of her ears!
2) how much do i feed her everyday? not very often, my dog is full grown and only needs 2 small handfuls a day...try going to a petco and they have puppy chihuahua food, mine loved it.
3) what does it mean when she is going heat? it means she is capable of getting pregnant, but she shouldn't reach that point at 2 months old, not until at least 6 months.
4) what does it mean when she is shaking? does it mean she is cold? chihuahuas tend to shake alot, they could be cold, scared, or excited, usually it's fine.
5) how can i potty train her? if its full blooded, it should be already, but if she makes a mess, do it the southern way and stick her nose in it and toss her outside, or if you live in a city, buy potty training pads, they automatically go on those, give her a treat if she does.....
6) what treats are good for my little chihuahua?nothing to big or to small. since her tetth shouldnt be fully developed yet, start off with something soft, and then move up to the harder ones... the ones with flouride work well.

Answer 4

1. Only when she absolutely needs it, no more than once a month with shampoo. If you need to rinse her off more than once a month, than just use water. Shampoo can dry the skin, if used too often.

2. There is always recommended amounts for age/weight on the side of the food bags. ''By Nature" and "Blue Buffalo" are good brands that are relatively easy to find.

3. She'll go into heat anywhere between 5 months to 9 months old. She'll ''spot'' (bleeding) and should be kept under supervision to prevent mating (please consider spaying her!)

4. Chihuahuas are known for their shaking. They do it when they're cold and/or nervous.

5. Take her outside every 30 mins. Slowly increase it to every hour as she gets older. When you're not home, she should be in a crate, with puppy pads covering PART of the crate (not all, she should always have a clean place to lay down).

6. Healthy treats. All natural, preferably. Keep away from the rawhide, and in most cases, all bones. They can be choking hazards, and should be supervised if every given a bone.

Answer 5

1. I only bathe my dogs about twice a month. Any more and you risk drying out her poor skin. Use a dog shampoo and lukewarm water. Be sure to completely dry her off after her bath (maybe wrap her in a towel and cuddle for a while.)
2. Look at the labels on the back of the food. Stay away from animal by products and corn fillers. I use Authority brand from Petsmart, which my dogs love and it keeps their coat shiny. The back of the bag will usually tell you how much to feed.
3. Get her spayed asap. There's no need for her to keep her reproductive organs.
4. Chihuahuas tend to shake. I honestly don't know if it is because she is cold or not.
5. Crate training works miracles! Make sure you get the right sized crate, and only leave the dog in there when you are not home. When you are home, be sure to take her outside to potty regularly and praise her like there is no tomorrow when she does potty outside.
6. Personally, I have stopped purchasing dog treats because one of my dogs gets sick with almost every kind I've tried. Mostly, I give them ice cubes (which they are convinced is a treat...) I also use green beans, carrots, and small spoonfuls of peanut butter as treats.

Answer 6

Congratulations on bringing a new dog into your home. I happen to have a chihuahua cross, so I should be able to help you on this.

1. Bathe her when she gets dirty. use warm (NOT hot or cold) water, and a mild baby shampoo, or a shampoo specifically made for dogs that you can purchase at your local pet store. Avoid getting water or shampoo in her eyes, and make sure she is completely dry afterwards, especially her ears..

2. I personally use purina puppy chow for the first year, then switch to purina adult dog food for small breeds. My vet suggested that I free feed mine. (Leave food out at all times, so your dog can eat whenever she is hungry). It is very, very bad to let a little dog go too long without eating, it will make them sick.

3. When she goes into heat, it means she is capable of breeding. They also bleed, similar to a human woman on her period. If your dog gets bred too early (before one and a half to two years old) it can kill her, so if you keep her intact make sure she has NO contact with male dogs around that time. I highly suggest spaying your dog so you don't have to deal with that. Spayed dogs don't go into heat.

4. Chihuahuas just shake. They do it when they are cold, nervous, excited, or sometimes just because. Make sure she isn't chilly, and she should be fine. It is perfectly normal.

5. I'd suggest Piddle Pads, which can be purchased at a wal-mart type store or a pet shop. They have a natural enzyme in them which attracts a dog to go to the bathroom there. clean up the pads once a day or as needed, and whenever you see your dog starting to go to the bathroom elsewhere, say "No!", pick her up, and bring her to the piddle pads. Praise her like crazy when she goes to the bathroom there. Some people suggest rubbing a dog's nose in it, but NEVER rub a dog's nose in it. It doesn't work, and it makes the dog afraid of you. Chihuahuas are notoriously difficult to housebreak, so be patient with her. Clean up any accidents immediately, otherwise the puppy will be attracted to the smell of the urine in that area, and go to the bathroom there again.

6. I like taking 'Canine-Carryouts' brand treats and breaking them into little pieces for mine. Also you can try small bits of cooked chicken. Keep in mind, most dogs are allergic to dairy, grapes, raisins, cheese, and chocolate, so never give your dog one of those items. A small dog especially will have a low tolerance for those.

I hope this helps!

Answer 7

i agree with the person who did respond already except that they didn't tell you just when they go into heat your female will go into a heat season by 9 months of age and they will bleed for 3 weeks of it if you don't want that mess i agree with getting her fixed there are so many puppies out there already that need homes why make more, and please i see this and hear this so often that people will treat their small dog so much differently then they would a bigger dog in regards to going to the bathroom and disicplining them they need the same as a bigger dog my small dog has the same rules as my big dog and they get along great for it back to the heat thing they have three weeks of it coming into heat where they won't want a male dog around but still bleeds then the second week where they will accept the dog and then the going out week in which they bleed less but are and can still get pg if not watched carefully good luck in your puppy upbringing D

Answer 8

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