The chihuahua is a small dog and one of the most common pet dogs, and the Chihuahua lifespan is generally 13-15 years.
Chihuahuas enter adulthood when they are 1-2 years old, and they begin to enter old age when they are 7 years old. Generally speaking, a 10-year-old Chihuahua is equivalent to a 70-year-old person. The body is in a state of serious aging, and the teeth become worn. Yellowing, the body’s fur loses its elasticity, bone calcium is lost, and bone diseases are prone to occur. Of course, healthy Chihuahuas can also accompany their owners for a few years, and they can live to 13 or 15 years old. Such Chihuahuas are the old birthday stars among pet dogs.
In addition, according to research, with the improvement of social living standards and the rapid development of science and technology, the breeding of pet dogs is more scientific, and this also extends the life of dogs invisibly. Therefore, many pet dogs can live to 16 or 17 years old, and according to the Guinness World Records, some dogs can live to 20 or 30 years old.
Chihuahuas are one of the most popular pet dogs. Their bodies are very small and have no space requirements for the living environment. In life, they don’t eat much and don’t exercise much. At the same time, according to research, the metabolism of small breeds is slower than that of large breeds, so we are seeing more small breeds live longer than large breeds.
There are also individual differences in the lifespan of Chihuahuas. This is not only related to the genetic nature of the dog, but also closely related to the acquired feeding and management. When feeding, the owner should first formulate scientific and practical feeding methods, parent and dog health care, pay attention to the defense and treatment of diseases, and prevent Chihuahuas from being harmed by diseases. At the same time, reasonably guide the Chihuahua to participate in sports, so that its body is strong and healthy, so that it can enjoy a better life for a longer time.
Chihuahua eating habits
- The food given should be clean, hygienic and fresh. The food bowls and other utensils should be washed regularly, and a certain amount of clean drinking water should be provided after eating.
- Chihuahuas are born with a small appetite, but their metabolism is very fast, and they are very hungry. It is best to feed them several times a day. The feed is preferably mainly dry feed, and can also be moderately matched with some wet feed. Chihuahuas are very gluttonous, but you must be careful not to let your dog eat too much to avoid gaining weight.
- It is enough to give it 60-90 grams of meat per day. Larger Chihuahuas only need to provide about 150 grams of meat per day, plus a similar amount of vegetables and biscuits.
- Since this dog is not cold-resistant, the food should also be warm. Meat should be cooked, chopped and mixed with dry feed and warm water before feeding.
