Chihuahua
HundKleinGewicht 1.5–3 kgLebenserwartung 12–18 J.
Among the smallest and longest-lived dogs — senior years center on mitral valve disease and knee problems; guard puppies against hypoglycemia.
Wesen: Alert and fearless, utterly devoted, vocal
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
Mitral valve disease
Senior cough or exercise intolerance needs a cardiac workup
Häufig
Luxating patella
Common in small breeds
Beobachten
Hydrocephalus
Puppy with an odd head shape or circling — investigate
Häufig
Hypoglycemia
Frequent small meals for puppies
Hoch
Periodontal disease
Very high incidence
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Heart auscultation (annual, senior twice yearly)
- #2Dental check (twice yearly)
- #3Knee check (annual)
🍚 Ernährung
Small, frequent meals; high calorie density in small stomachs — choose a small-bite energy-dense formula.
🛁 Tagespflege
Smooth or long coat variants differ in grooming; bundle up in winter; no jumping off furniture.
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