Many owners start to become a little nervous when they discover that their Chihuahua is pregnant mainly because they have read the scare stories – consequently in this article we have covered some of the changes you may notice in your beloved pooch when they are pregnant.

• many owners worry about their chihuahua at this time because of the fears associated with the inbreeding that is a common factor with this breed.
• another important thing to remember is that any owner that attempts to start breeding dogs should get expert advice. This is even more important when breeding chihuahuas as they are notoriously difficult to breed and are known to suffer from a variety of complications – in fact this breed have been known to die when giving birth.
• any dog that is pregnant may beg for food and even sniff around the rubbish bin looking for scraps – you should avoid giving your dog any scraps of food if she begs as their stomach is already a little prone to upsets and any unusual food may exacerbate and stomach problems.
• speak to your vet about feeding your dog the right dog food during the pregnancy – in fact there are dog foods that are specifically made for pregnant dogs.
• when your chihuahua has given birth make sure that you do not allow the dad to get to close to the puppies or the mother.
• this breed are very easily injured when handled and should be handled very carefully when about to give birth for obvious reasons.

As previously mentioned a Chihuahua Pregnancy is a time when you should spend even more time supervising your dog around the House to make sure that she is always safe and not eating anything that she shouldn’t.