Miss Squeak Talks Chihuahuas and Stuff,

Okay Miss Mildred and I Miss Squeak are back to have a 

little chat about her breed and a few fun facts on where the breed came from and some other fun stuff. So after my holiday away in Bali with my Monster I was greeted at the airport by my older brother Les my son Zachary and of course my sweet little 

Miss Mildred who was extremely excited to see me yay! I had a wonderful time yet I was very nervous about leaving her while we were away I had a very big cry and got on the plane I know bugga huh But a lot of people suffer with anxiety like myself  so I thought i would share a little bit more about myself as well talking about my furbabys and giving tips, tricks and helpful hints ! I hope you all don't mind? Now lets get strted !

Chihuahuas are the tiniest furbaby dogs within the world, however they’re additionally the first to forget simply how little they really are! Their personalities are sometimes a lot of larger than their little frames so is their confidence level. You’ll realize these animated pups (and their loveably giant ears and big eyes) playing with even the largest dogs. They’re from hot  and sunny Mexico and are small enough to get chilly quickly, so they like to curl up within the sunniest spot within the house. If you keep a blanket out for your Chihuahua, you’re likely to find them trying ridiculously cute curled up within it.

HISTORY

The Chihuahua is certainly from Mexico—the breed even shares its name with a Mexican state. It’s ancestor, the Techichi, pre-dates the Mayans and there are drawings of large-eared Chihuahua-like dogs within the Yucatan Peninsula from before 1530 A.D. Today’s Chihuahua is way smaller than his ancestors, perhaps as a result of there’s a chance they were bred with Chinese Cresteds brought across the Bering Strait to Alaska. Some assume that Christopher Columbus was answerable for bringing the first Chihuahuas to Europe. He did write a letter to the King of Spain talking about a little dog. As for hairy  Chihuahuas, they may have been bred with Papillons or Pomeranians.

CARE and HEALTH

Known Health Issues: The bulk of Chihuahuas are healthy dogs—like all breeds, some might have health problems. Look out for patellar lunation (an issue with the kneecaps that's hereditary and develops later in life) and heart and eye conditions.

Grooming: minimal. short-haired Chihuahuas particularly need little or no grooming. Hairy Chihuahuas ought to be brushed once or twice per week, and each varieties ought to get their nails cut, their ears checked, and their teeth brushed frequently.

Trainability: extremely trainable, since they’re so smart. You’ll realize they’re significantly quick learners once they’re having fun.

Noise Level: Chihuahuas are better-known for barking a lot—they’re super aware and communicative—but you'll be able to keep their barking under control by familiarizing them with the items they're barking at (a knock at the door, the vacuum, or staying home alone) and giving them positive reinforcement.

Apartment/House: Chis love the flat life. They are happy in little areas and don’t like  living outside or playing unattended outside within the  yard—they are too little and would possibly get attacked by a bird or a bigger animal.

Best Breed For: A warm , hot and sunny flat with only furbaby siblings! Chihuahuas are clannish and like to be around other Chihuahuas, however their little bodies are pretty fragile, therefore they’re best fitted to families without youngsters or with older kids who knowledge to be very, very gentle.

FAQs

Are Chihuahuas smart watch dogs?

Actually, yes! Chihuahuas rank within the prime ten most suggested watch dog breeds. They’re distrustful of strangers and are the first to forget how little they really are.

Why is my Chihuahua shivering?

Chihuahuas are likely to shiver, not just once they’re cold, However also once they’re afraid or perhaps excited. Keep a pooch sweater handy and leave some blankets round the house for your pup to smuggle up in.

If I leave Miss Mildred alone she is very happy to find a sunny spot to sun bake in or she will find a nice clean comfy cushion to sleep on Miss Mildred has so many beds and blankets to make a nest in yet if there happens to be a free lap to nap on she will make sure she is the first furbaby to get on it ! Are your furbabys the same I am sure they would be wink wink haha ! We like to think we have the best furbabys in town but trust me we have our problems too and if you have been following my blog you would know that! 

So once again we hope you enjoyed my light hearted look in to my life and the day to day fun that Miss Mildred gets up too 

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Miss Squeak Talks Separation Anxiety In Furbabys.

 Hi everyone, I thought we might talk a little

about Separation Anxiety in Furbabys. 

Today as I am off on a holiday to Bali and I feel 

I might be the one with the anxiety when it comes to leaving my little Miss Mildred gee is it really this hard I haven't even left yet and

 I am all ready starting to think will she miss me? Will my family look after her the way I do? 

I know no harm will come to her yet I am still worried about leaving her! Maybe because I have sick over the last few weeks and I have had her as a constant companion when I have been unwell she even stopped eating when I was unable to 

get out of bed  she was like my little furry nurse always at my side. Now I am able to move around a lot more now and I have started to feel better.

But I now fear she might have a little separation anxiety as she has shown just a few slight signs of anxiety like when I have a shower she might scratch at the door but that might be normal as she is used to being with me. But apart from that she is okay with being on her own when I go out shopping or to the doctors she is happy to play outside by herself. The issue I am concerned about  is while I am way is she going to be able to cope without me? I hope she is fine and there are no problems while I am away. Like is she going to regress and start weeing in the house or is she going to start barking or is she going to be naughty and keep everyone at home awake at night? These are the question that are racing around my head at the moment. I guess only time will tell I am lucky that Miss Mildred is staying in her own home with people that she already knows and with her furbaby sisters to play with, its me whom has the main issue with anxiety regarding leaving my little furbaby at home. Now thats enough about me and Miss Mildred lets talk about some signs of Separationn Anxiety in Furbabys !

Separation anxiety is a behavioural disorder 

that's all too common in Chihuahuas. You 

finally get home from a long day at work only 

to discover that your beloved Chihuahua 

has Ransacked the house. 

Maybe there's pillow or

bed stuffing strewn across the floor, garbage 

pulled out of the trash, or even a pile of poop 

in the middle of your living room. They don't 

act like this when you or other members of 

your family are home, so why do they behave 

this way when they're left alone?

Chihuahuas suffering from separation anxiety 

act out when they're left alone.Whether you 

are going to work for the day, or just running

 up to the gas station for a couple of minutes, 

leaving them alone triggers behaviour that's 

that's considered "out of the norm." Your 

Chihuahua might be the perfect angel when 

they're sitting in your lap, but all of their 

manners and training go right out the door

 once you leave their side..

Signs of Separation Anxiety In 

Chihuahuas

1.Claws at the carpet when you shut the 

bathroom or bedroom door behind them!

2. Follows you around throughout the house.

3. Constantly jumps and whines 

for you to pick them up.

4.Tears up linens, pillows, sheets, clothes,etc. 

when left alone.

5. Defecates or urinates inside the house 

when left alone.

6. Acts overly excited when you come home.

7. Barks, whines or howls when left alone.

What Causes Separation Anxiety In Chihuahuas?

There are many various factors which can contribute to a Chihuahua's separation anxiety, the foremost influential  being a change in family. Chihuahuas, like all dogs, are social animals that are extremely loyal to their family. Taking them out of their current surroundings and thrusting them into a home with a totally new family is guaranteed to produce some kind of emotional distress, as well as separation anxiety. This usually goes away once the Chihuahua settles down and becomes comfy with their new family.

In addition to changes in their family, abuse is another issue known  to cause separation anxiety in Chihuahuas. If they were physically and/or mentally abused in their previous home, there is a higher likelihood of them exhibiting behavioural disorders.

Note: Punishing or disciplining your Chihuahua for exhibiting this behavior can solely make the matter worse. Separation anxiety is not one thing they will control. Veterinary behavior specialist Dr. Stefanie Schwartz com suggests that canine separation anxiety it almost like panic attacks in humans. There is  psychological component beyond their control that manifests this behavior. Yelling, scolding, or forcing your Chihuahua to go to 'time out' can solely increase their anxiety.

Confining your Chihuahua to a crate conjointly does not work. Once you allow their sight, they're going to scratch, yell and presumably even soil their crate. This could help keep your house clean when you are away, however it doesn't help their anxiety -- which is the real downside at hand.

How To Treat Your Chihuahua's Separation Anxiety

Unfortunately, most homeowners take the incorrect approach to their Chihuahua's separation anxiety by penalization and/or confinement. In order for your Chihuahua to beat this behavioral downside, you want to work to downplay your exits and arrival. instead of petting and pampering them before you walk out the door, plow ahead and leave in an exceedingly quite, delicate manner while not talking or making eye contact. This shows your Chihuahua that departure, and returning, is not an enormous deal.

Owners ought to work to treat their Chihuahua's separation anxiety slowly to stop additional psychological stress. start by leaving the house for simply ten minutes on a daily basis, and step by step increase this length over time. When being removed from your Chihuahua for ten minutes on a daily basis for a full week, maybe you'll bump it up to 20-30 minutes on a daily basis. Taking slow steps permits your Chihuahua to grow familiar with these new changes, basically dampening their separation anxiety.

For severe cases of separation anxiety in Chihuahuas, owners might want to discuss the pros and cons of varied medications with their Furbaby Doctor. Benzodiazepines, oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are a number of the foremost normally prescribed medications for  canine separation anxiety. Of course, these are only temporary solutions and should not be used as a long-run treatment choice.

Tips For Treating Separation Anxiety:

1. Ignore your Chihuahua once you 

leave and enter the house.

2. Leave the tv running to supply them company (DogTV or Animal Planet are each nice choices)

3. Make sure your they get lots of exercise throughout the day.

4.Leave some toys behind to help occupy their time.

5. Teach your Chihuahua the fundamental obedience commands, like sit.

6. Confine your Chihuahua 'loosely' instead of using a crate.

7. Some veterinarians recommend giving a sock or another piece of your dirty laundry to your Chihuahua, because the scent of their door might help calm them.

8. You can't expect your Chihuahua to beat

 their separation anxiety straightaway. Behavioural disorders are something that takes months, sometimes even years to develop, and treating it's going to take equally as long. 

9. Remain persistent and follow the guidelines listed here to help your Chihuahua overcome their disorder.

Does your Chihuahua get anxious when you

 leave him or her behind for any length of 

time?  For a highly social, extremely loyal 

creature like a Chihuahua, being separated 

from the people they are attached to can be 

very distressing and result in a variety of 

disruptive, destructive behaviors. 

Miss Mildred and myself Miss Squeak 

would love to hear about any of your stories 

you might have had to deal with that come along with having a furbaby that suffers with separation anxiety and what you have done to help your little furbaby out. 

Please don't hesitate to leave us a comment below we would be very happy to read your stories !! So with that we hope this little blog as been able to shed some light on this issue! 

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