One has food allergy, so this food was recommended by our vet. I actually own an 8 year pomeranian. I was feeding her blue small bread, which caused dehydration and several visits to the Veterinarian. I was told she has stomach sensitivity. I switched to Purina Focus for sensitive stomachs. She has become tired of it since only one flavor for sensitive stomachs.
Also want to make certain she is getting the best nutritional value. Please help me make a good selection. I started her on grain free Natural Balance. She is doing great on it. Is this a good food for her?
Natural Balance is pretty good, although some recipes are better than others. Thank u for your info. I have a 10 yr old chihuahua rescue that is also very picky and seems have skin and stomach problems. He ll go days unless we do this. Will try the foods recommended because he to has had to have some teeth pulled due to tooth decay. Our vet tried to encourage us to go to strictly dry.
Thanks again. A lot of dogs prefer having their kibble moistened a bit. My Rottie even prefers this, and her teeth are perfectly healthy. I feed my little chihuahua canidae wet food, chicken and rice. She has no difficulty with this food. I have mixed it with her wet food but she picks it out. I am rather partial. Hello my name is Sara. I just got my Bella a few months ago she was a pound teacup chihuahua but now is more like lbs because I spoil her with table food from my plate.
I also think she was physically abused as well. I tried wet Rachel Ray, Caesars were, Purina Alpo wet, Mighty Dog wet…I leave out dry food for her and feed her wet food sometimes mixed with some meat from our meal but she never touches her food when I give it to her though she will eat from our plates if we give it to her and then later in the night she must go eat some or all of the wet food because the next day its gone or particularly eaten.
I think this is from years of being beaten if she tried to eat the pugs dogfood and being given only table scraps if they happened to have some left over. She hates to be left at home with my roommates and sits on the bottom corner of my bed or in front of the front door and waits until I come home. When we go bye byes she literally lays on my chest while I drive or if we are out and about. I have quite a large bossom. She sleeps in my bed and is very protective of our home and her humans.
I spoil her with clothes, toys and treats of which I have a draw full but she only eats them 1 out of maybe every 8 times I offer it to her. Her bowl of dry food has sat there full since I got her and I empty it once a week and put in fresh but she never touches it. Please help.
Some dogs are quite picky! Also check out some of the tips at the bottom of that article, as sometimes adding healthy additives, warming up the food, or even hand-feeding can make a huge difference. I give my one year old chihuahua the wellness dog food but it has grain. Should I switch to grain free? They are both energetic, they feed on royal canine the vet tells me they are over weight one is 4. They have one treat per day between them and I weigh the food.
I have a 12 year old chihuahua that I rescued from a shelter, and he has been nothing but picky with food. I used to have to add soft food to get him to eat, but then he got gingivitis, and was told he would not be able to eat it because it promotes plaque buildup. I honestly tried probably every sample I ever found to try and peak his interest, but he would eat it for a day and then get bored of it when the new feeling wore off.
I eventually switched him to Royal Canin chihuahua, and have seen nothing but success with him! It was the first brand that he would actually eat it when I put it out, and still eats to this day. I love that they are even able to make it age selective for chihuahuas. Which made it perfect for him in his senior years.
My little BooBoo is a six lb. I feed her Acana Light and Fit but I cheat a little, I boil a boneless, skinless chicken breast with broccoli, peas, carrots and blueberries.
Once cooked, I strain and put this in the food processor then put a spoonful over her kibble. I freeze this in baggies and it lasts for a week or more. Yes my vet knows and approves. Thank you for this helpful information about the dog food for chihuahuas. I currently have two dogs. N both eat the same food. I started giving him bite size just for him, but the big girl would eat hers n then his. So i decided to purchase the same food for both.
He likes it but i sometimes see him struggling to bite and chew. What should i do about that? The other dog is a mixed breed. Hey Ben, I have a question; my 10 yr old chihuahua had severe bladder stones and major surgery December 27, Thank God he recovered and is healthy now but after getting the stones evaluated it was discovered that they were calcium stones.
The surgeon recommended only feeding him wet food. I feed him only foods with no calcium carbonate and notice all the recommended foods have calcium carbonate or another calcium additive. Do you have any recommendations. I know he would enjoy a little kibble. As you stated, he has definitely gotten very finicky in recent years. He is an extremely healthy 11 lbs. He tends to be a little larger than a teacup chihuahua.
A good weight for him, according to his vet, would be 9 lbs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! My female Chihuahua is 12 years old She eats small breed Blue Buffalo Chicken dinner with vegetables and her kibble is Fromm small breed Purple and Gold bag. Wellness Core Small Breed [Best Grain-Free Chihuahua Food] This grain-free recipe from Wellness features deboned turkey, turkey meal, and chicken meal as the first ingredients for a pack of poultry protein!
This limited ingredient recipe is gentle on sensitive Chihuahua stomachs, with just 9 ingredients that bypass common allergens. Blue Buffalo Small Breed Puppy [Best for Chihuahuas Puppies] This Blue Buffalo formula is designed specifically with small breed puppies in mind, providing the right nutrients to help those little pups grow up right.
Blue Buffalo Small Breed Adult Deboned chicken and chicken meal are the first two listed ingredients in this protein-packed recipe Made with antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables to support immune function Includes glucosamine to support joint health Made in the USA Get it on Amazon.
Get it on Chewy. PROS Like most Blue Buffalo products, this recipe is nutritious and packed with important extras like glucosamine and probiotics. PROS Fromm foods feature a number of unusual ingredients, such as cheese and celery, which help make it one of the most palatable dog foods on the market. Owners should be able to pick them up in one piece with a paper towel. Diarrhea is an indicator, as are stools that are hard as rocks, that the diet is poor.
Dowell says that poor nutrition can lead to heart problems, as well. Poor dental hygiene can also lead to heart disease. Hypoglycemia is also known in the breed. They play hard, they run hard, Whittle explains. They have a tendency to use up their fuel fast. For active dogs with fast metabolisms, I might feed them more than once a day, explains Lambert. She also watches her dogs to see if they are particularly stressed or if the summer weather is affecting them in some way, and adjusts their diets accordingly.
Whittle also adjusts her dogs food amounts according to their individual needs. She feeds her adult dogs 1 cup of food in the morning and observes how they do with that amount. She follows the same procedure with puppies. Its the best way I can tell how each individual dog eats, she says.
Only your dog will know, but you must make the final decision for your pet. Talk to your dogs veterinarian, read dog food labels carefully and be careful of what you buy. To keep your Chichi from becoming overweight, establish a regular exercise routine for your pet that includes walks and longer play times.
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Foods to Avoid Now that you know what types of foods are ideal, it's good to know what to avoid. Garlic and Onions While they may add some great flavor to human food, garlic and onions are highly toxic to dogs.
Grapes and Seeds Grapes are another seemingly innocent food that can wreak havoc on your dog's system. Chocolate and Chemical Sweeteners Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, two lethal substances that can cause serious issues in very small dosages. Unnecessary Fillers and Additives When you're scanning a kibble's ingredients list, look out for unnecessary fillers like corn, wheat, and soy.
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Can Dogs Eat Apples? There is a belief out there that raw eggs are also good for dogs. While this is usually true, know that you do run the same risk of salmonella poisoning by giving your chihuahua a raw egg that a human does when eating a raw egg, so be wise. Yes, this is kind of meat, but I will mention it separately. Shrimp are OK for chihuahuas as long as it is thoroughly cooked and it has been de-shelled. The shell, legs, and tail can all cause problems for your chihuahua if they are not completely removed.
Oatmeal is fine for chihuahuas, believe it or not. Just fine for your chihuahua. Again, watch out for garlic, salt, and other seasonings that your chihuahua should never eat. Pumpkins are a very nutritious plant for people and for dogs. If you are looking for something to do with your pumpkin carving innards, your dog might like them.
Just be cautious if it has seasonings, like garlic, or especially if it has raisins. Corn is fine for chihuahuas to eat. Just be careful with the cob as it can be a choking hazard. A little should be okay, but remember to watch out for the salt content. Some peanut butter has a lot of salt added. Also, keep in mind that peanut butter has a good amount of fat.
It is for this reason that it is best to limit how much peanut butter you give your dog, using it maybe only as a treat. No issues, except for the acid. Carrots will not cause a chihuahua any issues. Altogether, they are both healthy vegetables for a chihuahua, just remember to cap the amount of broccoli that your chihuahua eats. Mushrooms are very healthy because of their antioxidants, prebiotics, and digestive helpers.
They can also help the immune systems of people and dogs. Milk and dairy are not good for dogs. While they can tolerate a little, drinking milk every day will cause them to have stomach and digestion issues.
Best to avoid it. Salt is also not good for chihuahuas. Even a little salt can cause your chihuahua to become dehydrated. To avoid this problem, avoid giving your chihuahua any salt and make sure he always has a bowl of water available. Tomatoes are fine as long as they are ripe. Tomatoes that are still green contain a chemical that is toxic for chihuahuas. Chihuahuas that eat green tomatoes tend to experience problems with dizziness, increased heart rate, and weakness. Are chihuahuas dogs?
Chihuahuas are dogs, but they were bred to be as small as possible. While they are meat eaters like other dogs, their size made it hard to do much hunting. Therefore, they tended to be scavengers in the wild, eating after bigger dogs had done the killing.
Generally speaking, chihuahuas seem to have popped up in history around the s, although there are some other places where evidence supposedly points to them existing as early as AD.
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