My daddy forget to take a picture of me bathing so this will have to do.
I disagree. I just had a bath today and it was certainly not fun. One daddy held me in the bathtub, which had a couple of inches of warm water in it, while my other daddy poured a bucket of warm water all over me. Then he rubbed me down with puppy shampoo from Target. He got into all my crevices and unmentionable places. Then he wiped me all over with a wash cloth.
The final step was a rinse or two with a bucket of warm water and then a romp around the bathroom while my two daddies dried me off with a huge towel. The final step was an application of Advantage Flea Medication and now I’m all set.
True I smell clean and pretty but I’m sure glad it’s over.
It is recommended that you bathe your Chihuahua monthly. And don’t get water in your Chihuahua’s ears as it could lead to an infection. A lot of Chihuahua’s ears stand up so this could be troublesome. Mine do not, most of the time. Guess I’m lucky, huh.
Ear infections are not fun. I understand the Chihuahua before me had a few infections and drops had to be put in her ears. Plus the drops had to be refrigerated. Can you image someone putting cold drops in your ears. This could cause grumpiness.
Check out Grooming Your Chihuahua 101 from Chihuahua Puppies Guide for more useful info.
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Doing my part to keep the streets clean.
Spring is officially here. Can you believe it?! I’ve never seen snow but I have felt cold and wind and rain, even in Southern California. I still sleep under three blankies next to a floor heater. I like to be cozy.
But I digress. The subject is toxic plants. You should avoid eating them. I know I am guilty of eating lots of things I shouldn’t. I drive my daddy crazy as I constantly pick up things on my walks. Sometimes I just like to carry a leaf or a stick. But sometimes I smell a flower or catch a piece of a plant that’s blowing in the wind. Often I let go when daddy tries to retrieve my catch. But sometimes I don’t want to and choose to eat it instead.
So far I guess I’m lucky since I have not eating anything bad for me. Occasionally I do cough a bit, but that’s part of the experience of eating on the road.
Unfortunately some plants are toxic to dogs and for Chihuahuas a little bit of toxicity can go a long way to causing harm.
PetPlace.com has an interesting article called “Outdoor Spring Plants – Are They Toxic?“. You should check it out and be informed.
Here’s a list from the article of plants to avoid:
The springtime plants that can result in gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats include:
Amaryllis
Ferns
Caladium
Calla lily
Hyacinth
Iris
Tulip
Plants that are considered very toxic and can result in severe illness or even death include:
Crocus
Azalea
Rhododendron
Tiger Lily
Easter Lily
Bittersweet
Clematis
Daffodil
Day lily
Foxglove
Lily of the Valley
Narcissus
Morning Glory
Death Camas
Make sure your daddy or mommy carries a plant identification book when you take a walk, so that when you absolutely have to eat a plant, you’ll know if you have to visit the emergency room.
Or else learn the commands “leave it” and “drop it”. I’m still working on that. So far, I’m winning.
Regular Brushing is Very Important to Lucy.
Just because I’m a little Chihuahua with little teeth doesn’t mean I don’t need to keep up with proper dental hygiene. Not brushing can cause lots of periodontal diseases that can shorten your pet’s life. As it is our, time on earth is limited so why shorten it by dental neglect.
Here’s why I think you should brush your Chi’s teeth:
- Regular brushing prevents plaque buildup.
- It’s cheaper to brush than pay for tooth extractions or cleanings.
- Having your dog’s teeth cleaned by your vet means putting your baby under anesthetic. Scary and expensive.
- You dog will live longer and be healthier.
- Cleaner and fresher breath is most welcome.
For specific instructions you might want to read “How to Brush a Chihuahua’s Teeth” from eHow.com. For a slideshow, check out How to Brush a Dog’s Teeth.
You also might enjoy How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth by Dr. William Rosenblad.
To be honest, I don’t really brush my teeth so much as I chew on the bristles while my daddy moves the toothbrush around. It has the same effect but is less clinical sounding. And chewing a toothbrush is so much more fun. Especially one flavored with beef flavored tooth paste. I love beef flavored Petrodex toothpaste. My daddy tried another brand but I rejected it quickly.
Please remember to replace your toothbrush every six months. And don’t forget the gums. Germs can collect and they’re oogie. You might try some crunchy dental treats, too.
Update 2/4/11: I seem to have outgrown my toothbrush chewing faze. Guess daddy will have to give me teeth cleaning treats until I decide to let him actually brush my teeth again.
Update 7/3/11: After a few months my daddy started giving me the old toothbrush with tasty beef flavored toothpaste again. I decided to try chewing the bristles and enjoyed it. It’s not the best way to do tooth brushing but it’s better than nothing.
Catching a much needed nap.
I am absolutely thrilled to find out that my blog has been chosen as one of the 20 finalists in the TrainPetDog.com Award Contest. Can you believe it? Check out the fancy award seal on my site.
I have all my family, friends and fans to thank for this honor.
This is what TrainPetDog.com had to say:
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Membership to the Elite Dog Owner’s Club costs $37 per month. Therefore, a 10 year membership to the Elite Dog Owner’s Club is worth $4,440.
If you could see me now you’d see my tail wagging. I’m so excited to be able to give away these memberships.
Keep coming back for further details.
Other things to look forward to are blog posts on the benefits of teeth brushing and updates on my surgeries. Time for a nap because I will be very busy this week and beyond.
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