Deciding on a Chihuahua as your family pet is a great move and one of the first things you are going to want to do is familiarize yourself with Chihuahua health problems so that you know what to look for and you know what is healthy behavior and what is unhealthy behavior for your Chihuahua. It takes time to get to understand what they mean with their body language and when they are showing symptoms of something serious, so get to know these symptoms so you can identify them if they come up.

As with any other situation involving the health of your pet one of the best places to get advice is your vet. Sit down with your vet and ask them about standard Chihuahua behavior and then have them tell you some of the tell tale signs that something may be wrong. You don't need to be a vet but you should know what type of behavior indicates an issue. Your breeder will also supply you with a lot of helpful information that you should review and ask your breeder any questions you may have.

Chihuahua health problems are like any other breed's problems in that some will appear right when they are born and other conditions take time to develop or can be contracted over time. One condition of the Chihuahua is weak leg tendons and ligaments that cause the kneecap to float in and out of place on the dog's leg. This can be very painful and if you notice that your Chihuahua is having difficulty walking at times then this could be the source of the problem and it requires medical attention for your Chihuahua from the vet immediately.

Another common Chihuahua health problem is that for the males their testicles do not drop and they need a vet to look at them. A normal Chihuahua male will have their testicles drop from their abdomen almost from birth or certainly by the time they reach adulthood. If this has not happened then contact your vet right away, as your Chihuahua will need medical attention for this condition.

Chihuahua health problems can be quite serious but sometimes difficult to detect. One problem that is almost exclusive to the Chihuahua is very difficult to see in the beginning stages and get quite serious if untreated.

Your vet can usually detect this in a regular appointment but it is conditions like this that make monitoring your Chihuahua's health so important.

A Chihuahua is like any other toy breed of dog in that it can sometimes develop crystal in their urine that can block up their system and cause major problems. Some conditions are exclusive to a Chihuahua and won't show up in any other breed.

You never know and that is why regular vet appointments are so very important to the health of your dog.