How Do You Care Of Newborn Chihuahua Puppies?
As the smallest of all dog breeds, Chihuahua puppies are extremely tiny. Weighing just a few ounces, a newborn Chihuahua is vulnerable to sicknesses, injuries and predators. Keeping newborn Chihuahua puppies safe requires special care. Keep the puppies from any high surfaces. It’s best not to put them on a couch, bed, table or other surface off the ground. Their eyes will still be closed and they are vulnerable to falling and being injured. Keep them on the floor or very close to it to eliminate this hazard. Make sure the floor is warm enough. Any Chihuahuas, but particularly puppies, are so close to the floor that they are prone to colds and other illnesses when the floor is not warm enough. Make sure the room is warm enough to keep the puppies comfortable. Feel the floor to make certain that it is not cold enough to lower the puppies’ body temperature. Cover any area of the room that could produce drafts. Let the puppies sleep as much as they need to. They are so cute that it can be
