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Food and Water Bowls
A good food and water bowl are essential. Make sure the bowls you buy are microwave and dishwasher safe. Be sure they are sturdy so they cannot be flipped over. And make sure they are the right size, if they are extremely deep it may make it difficult for your little Chihuahua puppy to eat and drink.
Grooming Gear
If you have a long haired Chihuahua you will want to buy a brush and a comb, and he will need brushing and combing often not only to keep him looking attractive but to also prevent matting which will need to be cut out if it occurs from lack of brushing. If you have a short haired Chihuahua you will only need a brush. The pet store will be able to recommend some good brushes.
Nail clippers are also essential to keep your Chi's nails at a respectable length. His toe nails will not naturally wear down, they must be cut with nail clippers every so often. Long nails will cause him to slip on hard floors and eventually cause him pain.
A good dog shampoo is another essential for keeping your Chi puppies coat clean and killing fleas. Unfortunately, you cannot use human shampoo on your Chihuahua as it will dry out his skin.
Toys
Toys are an essential item on your shopping list. Your Chihuahua needs to have something to play with all the time - he likes having fun to! Toys keep him busy and stop him from chewing on your furniture, socks and slippers. They also provide entertainment for him. I recommend you get your Chihuahua a small "Kong" toy. This indestructible toy can be filled with treats, such as peanut butter, and keep him occupied for hours while he tries to lick it all out.
Puppy Gates
If you have stairs, add puppy gates to your shopping list. These will prevent him from falling down the stair case - which could kill him. These are available from the pet shop and will expand to fit the size of your stair case.
Exercise Pen
During housebreaking it is not a good idea to give your Chihuahua puppy full reign of the house. And exercise pen is a good way to give him room to play, and be near you, without having to watch him 24/7.
Pet Odor Remover
While you are housebreaking your Chihuahua puppy it is crucial that when he does make a mistake in the home, you remove all evidence of that mistake from the carpet - or else he will keep going back to that same spot. Your Chihuahuas smelling ability is a lot more powerful than yours. So even when you think the smell is gone, your Chi pup can still smell it there. This is why you need a pet odor eliminator, to remove all traces of where he went to the toilet so he won't go there again.
Food and Water Bowls
A good food and water bowl are essential. Make sure the bowls you buy are microwave and dishwasher safe. Be sure they are sturdy so they cannot be flipped over. And make sure they are the right size, if they are extremely deep it may make it difficult for your little Chihuahua puppy to eat and drink.
Grooming Gear
If you have a long haired Chihuahua you will want to buy a brush and a comb, and he will need brushing and combing often not only to keep him looking attractive but to also prevent matting which will need to be cut out if it occurs from lack of brushing. If you have a short haired Chihuahua you will only need a brush. The pet store will be able to recommend some good brushes.
Nail clippers are also essential to keep your Chi's nails at a respectable length. His toe nails will not naturally wear down, they must be cut with nail clippers every so often. Long nails will cause him to slip on hard floors and eventually cause him pain.
A good dog shampoo is another essential for keeping your Chi puppies coat clean and killing fleas. Unfortunately, you cannot use human shampoo on your Chihuahua as it will dry out his skin.
Toys
Toys are an essential item on your shopping list. Your Chihuahua needs to have something to play with all the time - he likes having fun to! Toys keep him busy and stop him from chewing on your furniture, socks and slippers. They also provide entertainment for him. I recommend you get your Chihuahua a small "Kong" toy. This indestructible toy can be filled with treats, such as peanut butter, and keep him occupied for hours while he tries to lick it all out.
Puppy Gates
If you have stairs, add puppy gates to your shopping list. These will prevent him from falling down the stair case - which could kill him. These are available from the pet shop and will expand to fit the size of your stair case.
Exercise Pen
During housebreaking it is not a good idea to give your Chihuahua puppy full reign of the house. And exercise pen is a good way to give him room to play, and be near you, without having to watch him 24/7.
Pet Odor Remover
While you are housebreaking your Chihuahua puppy it is crucial that when he does make a mistake in the home, you remove all evidence of that mistake from the carpet - or else he will keep going back to that same spot. Your Chihuahuas smelling ability is a lot more powerful than yours. So even when you think the smell is gone, your Chi pup can still smell it there. This is why you need a pet odor eliminator, to remove all traces of where he went to the toilet so he won't go there again.
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