Chihuahua Mamas

Does your dog like to hide or bury his treats in your house? Whenever I seem to give Pedro something he will usually take it and carry it in his mouth around the house trying to find the perfect spot to “bury” it for later.   His favorite spot is the pillow on the couch, [...]

This past weekend NJ had a big snow storm, which unfortunately ruined some of our plans. However, the Super Pet Expo was in town and I was determined not to let a foot of snow get in the way of us attending. Every year I take Pedro the Chihuahua to the expo and I always find the neatest little things there.  The expo [...]

Pedro is taking a nap with his paws hanging out of the blanket!

Holiday gift and stocking stuffer alert! We found these adorable dog silhouette iPhone 4 & 4S cases over at Steadfast Friends (a family-owned company offering canine-centric gifts). The cases are made of soft silicone, are available in 23 breed silhouettes and 3 different color combinations. They even have temporary tattoos (73 different breeds) for the kids! [...]

As the weather starts to get chillier here in NJ, I always make sure I have Pedro all set up for walks outside in the cold. Of course he has sweaters and hoodies (which he loves) but the one thing I was never able to get him to wear was a pair of boots. Now [...]

We loved this video and just had to share. Not many of us had the blessing of seeing our little-ones when they were this young. This is because it is recommend that puppies stay with their mother for several weeks after birth so that they receive proper nutrition and guidance. The little chihuahua in the [...]

Will your dog be taking photos with Santa or attending Hanukkah festivities with your family? Or perhaps he has a fancy date with the pup next door? Whether you normally dress up your pooch or just deck them out for the holidays to be cute, you need to make sure that the clothing is comfortable, safe and [...]

Pet donations are still needed for the NY & NJ area who were hit by Hurricane Sandy. Being located in New Jersey, Pedro and I continue to see the need for supplies for our neighbors at the shore. There are many ways you can help, even if you do not have funds for supplies. Spread [...]

When Thanksgiving dinner is cooking, everyone’s mouth begins to water; including your pets! Here are some food items to be aware of: High Fat Foods: such as turkey skin, ham, gravy, butter and desserts may cause inflammation of your dog’s pancreas. Pancreatitis causes intense abdominal pain and vomiting and requires hospitalization to recover. Keep foods [...]