There are some simple steps you can take to makes sure your Chihuahua is as health as possible. First of all, you should always get advice from your vet about the health of your dog and what can be done to keep it healthy. Your vet will be able to advise you on how best to care for any breed of dog.

Secondly, just like any other breed of dog regular exercise is vital if you want to keep your pet healthy. Some Chihuahua owners make the mistake of thinking that because the dog is so small that it won’t need as much exercise. You should always try to give a Chihuahua daily walks to keep it fit and healthy. Unfortunately many Chihuahuas end up cooped up inside small apartments or houses without much exercise which is one of the main reasons for ill health.

Because of their size Chihuahuas can be more affected by dangerous substances than other breeds of dogs, so you need to take special care in what you leave lying around the house. On a similar note, because of their small size they are more susceptible to being accidentally “run over” by people running through the house, so if you have children around make sure they are aware of the dog and take care not to tread on it.

Potty training is extremely important because Chihuahuas often spend even more time indoors than other dogs. You can find out more about house training here.

Like any other dog, Chihuahuas needs to socialise with other dogs if they are to me non-aggressive. From a young age (and when it is safe to do so) you should allow your pet to meet other dogs, but you’ll need to be more careful than usual because of the size of your dog.

The most important thing to remember is that Chihuahuas are like any other dog in many ways. As long as you give them exercise, feed them healthy and nutritious food and take them to the vets whenever necessary they are likely to have a long and healthy life. Knowing how to raise Chihuahua puppies is largely the same as any other dog, with a few exceptions as listed above.

You may not realize but pet sitters do much more than offer water and food to your dog while you are away from home. Some of the pet sitter services are tailored to suit the specific requirements of your pet. Dog sitting rates will depend on the number of days, visits, time and any special requirements which is given to the pet.

As many of the pets prefer to stay at home when the owner is out on holiday or business the pet sitter will visit your house once or twice a day to check if the dog is fine and all his requirements are looked after. They are very comfortable with their own bed, environment and daily human contact. It is not just that but your home is also very secure and no post piles up outside your front door. Some of the pet sitters for dogs also water house plants.

You should be very careful when you decide on the pet sitter, even if you are comfortable with the dog sitting rates and their credentials. You should make it a point to meet the person once and call the sitter to your place so that he or she can meet your pet before you hire them for the job. It is a good idea to watch how they interrelate with your pet and also the reaction from your pet. The dog should look at ease with the person. You can begin by hiring the dog sitter for short period of time initially to check how they work together.

Dog sitting rates may vary but a good pet sitter spends quality time with the dog, including exercising him and understanding if the pet needs any veterinary help. A professional dog sitter is a well qualified person who is paid to take care for your pet when you are away. This will benefit both you as well as the pet. Hire a sitter you can trust irrespective of the cost.