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Top 10 Must-Have Pet Supplies for Your New Chihuahua Puppy

  • Yulia Sky
  • Dec 4, 2023
  • 4 min read

Updated: 7 days ago


Dear followers and clients, many of you often seek my professional advice, asking: "What should I purchase to prepare my home for a new puppy?"

Okay, we've listed all the essential supplies I use for my fur babies at World Class Chihuahuas for your review, and I recommend them for your new family member:


CARRIER BAGS

Just a sample of recommended carrier bags for travel with the puppy. Click the link to Amazon store

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FOOD

We trust to ROYAL CANIN brand. Most of our puppies eat dry food and canned wet food by this brand. Please avoid X-Small version!!! Its dangerous because it couses chocking too often, especially in puppies who have habbit to eat speedy fast. One of our dogs recently nearly died of asphyxiation, and that was a miracle we were able to help her in timely manner.


ROYAL CANINE PUPPY SMALL - like shown at the picture below easy to find in any Pet stores around the World.

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Portion size (my recommendations):

  • For puppies 1-2 lbs current weight - 1 tea spoon per meal, 4 times a day

  • For puppies 2-3 lbs current weight 1 table spoon per meal, 3 times a day

  • For puppies 4 -5 lbs body weight 2 table spoons of kibbles per meal, 3 times a day

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For sure, you can change the kibbles brand, or entire diet completely, but not earlier them in 4 weeks after the adoption day. Food change can severely affect sensitive digestion of your little one, and it must be careful step by step process. Make it right way!


• Good addition to the little puppy’s diet is canned food like this one Royal Canine Puppy (puree) once a day or once in 2 days. It can also help for appetite stimulation during teething period.

Portion size recommended: 1/3 of the can per meal. Depends of the puppy current weight.







For puppies 14 weeks and older I successfully use WELLNESS wet food (canned) diet

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. It is very natural and very yammy )) Kitten size cuns are much more efficient, because your puppy will consume only 1/3 of the 5 oz can per meal. Here is the link https://www.wellnesspetfood.com/natural-cat-food/product-catalog/complete-healthtm-gravies-chicken-dinner







SUPPLEMENTAL nutrition (Additional elements we incorporate for a healthy diet and nutrition)


To prevent Hypoglycemia and also good for travel : High Calorie Gel for puppies

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For better skin and coat : TREATS WITH Salmon Fish Oil and Zinc

Awesome treats if your puppy has dry skin, dull hair, or need improvements with hair growth. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zesty-Paws-Itch-Relief-Bites-for-Dogs-for-Itch-Relief-Skin-Health-Chicken-60ct/13694507168

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IMPORTANT: REGARDING THE SELECTION OF TREATS FOR YOUNG PUPPIES


No raw meet treats for Chihuahua puppies (such as beef and lamb bones, tracheas, tendons etc) . SImply NOPE. And I dont recommend any treats with peanut butter and high carbohydrates. What is really good for little puppies – dried and fresh fruits (apples, bananas), veggies (carrots, sweet potatio).



And during teething times:


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PLAYPEN

MUST HAVE (!) item for safety and comfort of your puppy. Good for start in new home, when puppy feels much more safe and comfortable in a limited space. Excellent option for Potty Training at any age and potty behavior correction.

At my home I use several different playpens and room dividers - here they are:



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LARGE play ground for your puppy: great for 2-3 pets accomodation or if you need room divider


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  1. MEDIUM SIZE PLAYPEN - perfect for single miniature size pet

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2. PORTABLE FOLDABLE playpen, soft fence, medium size, suitable for 1 pet indoor temporary stay or travel time:

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POTTY TRAY/ LITTER PAN (good for boys sometimes)


Use good quality, large litter pan for your little doggie. It makes potty training much easier.

I strongly recommend it for Chi boys! Potty tray will prevent the floor from leaking out urine, as well as create a secret place for the puppy , where he/she goes everytime, knowing this is his/her personal toilet room :))

I use 2 trays like this in my home. (click on the picture for shopping)




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PEE PADS


REUSABLE washable fabric pee pads for puppies who friquently chweing or destroing paper peepads - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BL3B67B8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1



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SLOW FEEDER

Its just opional stuff to have for fast eaters :)) It prevents chocking. I ve discovered, there are not every slow feeder may fit tiny Chihuahuas and Yorkies muzzles. Some of them are designed too high. And yet, some of the slow feeders on the market are huge and wont be used for tiny pups. I choose this couple of variations of the available online slow feeder bowls:


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And this one you can buy for teacup size Chihuahua babies.

It is just for 0.5 cup size:







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DOG BED


Cushion, or dog bed, must be made of easy-to-clean desied. I dont recommend over sized puffy and fluffy stuff. Because they collect so much germs and fleas, and it s not easy to clean them up after all. Beds with removable inlay are much better. Its great to have variations for summer and winter , to switch models time to time. For example, in my home, the best choice for long haired Chihuahuas are beds made of smooth fabric, not a fluffy pillows ))


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Don't hesitate to contact me if you need guidance on choosing quality products for your dog. I'm glad to offer my advice on dog food, supplements, toys, pee pads, carrier bags, and other items.

I offer ongoing support for all my past puppies, whether they're young or fully grown. If you have questions or need my expert advice, feel free to reach out to me at www.worldclasschihuahuas.com or on the Instagram page @worldclasschihuahuas.


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