Chihuahua Dog (Detailed Introduction)

　　Chihuahuas belong to the smallest of the small dog breeds, elegant, quick in movement, and widely loved for their well-proportioned physique and petite body. After selecting a Chihuahua that you connect with, you need to carefully care for it. Let's look at some common issues it may have, such as why Chihuahuas sometimes shake, and what the reasons are.

　　1. Feeling cold. When dogs are weak, they tend to feel cold. If the temperature is relatively low, dogs will shake, just like humans. Chihuahuas shake when they feel cold. Some Chihuahuas also shake after bathing if their fur is not dried, which is a normal phenomenon.

　　2. Food poisoning. Typical symptoms of food poisoning include foaming at the mouth, convulsions, or body trembling. Then the body becomes rigid and gradually heads toward death. If a Chihuahua shows food poisoning symptoms, it is best to seek medical attention immediately because every minute counts. Treatment depends on the cause; the most common is organophosphate poisoning, which can be alleviated with medications like atropine. Inducing vomiting and fluid therapy may also be used but generally must be performed at a hospital.

　　3. Nervous system issues. If a Chihuahua keeps shaking when it is not cold, owners should pay attention. It might be a nervous system problem such as encephalitis, canine distemper, or other diseases. Because the Chihuahua's nervous system is infected by a virus, it causes the shaking. If abnormal shaking is identified, take the dog to a hospital for diagnosis.

　　4. Epilepsy. Shaking can also be caused by epilepsy, with symptoms very similar to food poisoning. It occurs intermittently, sometimes better, sometimes worse, which is similar to human disease.

　　Therefore, owners must distinguish the cause of the Chihuahua's shaking in daily life and then apply the appropriate treatment.