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Posted on March 17, 2008 by Sandra Dean | Posted under Pets Dogs
Grooming Tips For Your Chihuahua
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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 Clipping the nails could be the trickiest part of grooming your Chihuahua. They are very frisky and normally hate to sit still which is absolutely required when the nails are clipped. This is a moderately challenging task, which will require your utmost patience and a certain degree of skill in order to do a good job. Since most people have a lot difficulty with this kind of grooming here are some sure-fire tips that will help you clip your Chihuahua nails without any trouble at all. You will need a few things first - a large towel, grooming clippers for dogs, another person who can assist you, and your pet - preferably in a good mood. Take your Chihuahua and wrap it tightly in the large towel just like you would wrap a baby leaving only the feet free at both ends. Ask the person who agreed to assist you to hold the dog tightly in his or her arms. The dogs usually love this because they love cuddling. Check carefully how far the quick is and then cut the nail straight across. 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. About The Author: Sandra Dean has been raising Chihuahua dogs for more than twenty years and therefore has a lot of experience about many aspects regarding grooming, care and breeding of this dog breed. Chihuahua grooming need not be too tough if you follow a regular schedule followed by treats which will be an incentive to good behavior during the process. This article offers you some very critical Chihuahua grooming tips which will ensure that your pet is well taken care of with minimal effort. |
Tags: CHIHUAHUA GROOMING, GROOMING YOUR CHIHUAHUA, CHIHUAHUA GROOMING TIPS
