In This Chapter Researching the puppy’s family and history Making sure your puppy is healthy Getting everything in writing The best place to buy a healthy Chihuahua is from a breeder. Beware of puppies being sold by middle-people. For example, no matter how clean the pet shop seems, that appealing pup in the window may…

In This Chapter Watching for signs of sickness or injury Dealing with emergencies and transportation Popping your Chi’s pills Understanding ailments specific to Chihuahuas Maintaining your old dog’s comfort Facing the facts of life and death Although prevention is still the best plan when it comes to health care, being perceptive and prepared run a…

In This Chapter Selecting your Chihuahua’s veterinarian Fostering a healthy pet-patient relationship Covering all the essentials during the initial checkup Preventing problems through vaccinations and altering Giving medicine to your Chi Implanting permanent identification Next to you, no one is more important to your little Pepe’s health than his veterinarian. That’s why choosing his vet…