A Well-Balanced Diet is the Key to have a Healthy Chihuahua

Many Chihuahua owners often come up to us with diet queries, confused by the variety of dog food available in the market. They often complain that their pets suffer from intestinal disorders, itching, dandruff, allergies etc.

As a responsible Chihuahua owner, you should provide your pet with meals containing proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, fatty acids and minerals. A proper balance of the above components will not only keep the dog healthy and happy but it will also save you from the hassles and frustration of frequent vet visits. And it will help you save on your vet bills too.

Owners can opt for either home-cooked or readymade food for their Chihuahua, or a combination of both.

Home-cooked food, can do wonders for the dog. Yes, for today's time-crunched Chihuahua owners, cooking food at home is a hassle - but the results that you get are worth the effort.

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Aside from homemade food, the dog can also be fed dry food available in the market. Dry food usually helps to keep the dog’s teeth clean and moreover, helps him to work his jaws. This kind of dog food is easily digestible.

Apart from a few premium quality dog food , you should avoid branded food items or commercial dog food like the plague. They contain preservatives, additives, artificial colors, non-nutritive residues etc. and can adversely affect your dog's health.

Are you wondering?

• "Which foods should I give him?"

• "How much should I feed him?"

• "Which food items should I NEVER feed my dog?"

You can safely give your Chihuahua a normal lamb and rice combination. This not only takes care of the nutritional needs of your Chihuahua, it reduces the risk of allergies and other health disorders.

Here are 5 food items that you should NEVER give your Dog:

1. Chocolate, Tea, Coffee
2. Alcoholic Beverages
3. Grapes and Raisins
4. Bones from fish, poultry or other meats
5. Raw eggs

Apart from this you should avoid giving Sugar to your Dog. And even Salt should be given in administered quantities.

A Final Note: It is extremely essential to feed your prized Chihuahua the right food as it would develop complex health issues, otherwise.

Due to lack of proper nutrition, Chihuahuas can suffer from vomiting, belching, loose stools, gassiness and stomach ache after meals. In order to give your Chihuahua a long, happy, healthy life, you need to be conscious about what you are feeding him.

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