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Best items for a new chihuahua puppy:
Each of these items are fabulous and I would have invented them, if I’d thought of them first. Amazon sends us a small referral fee and 100% of that is donated to our favorite dog charity Lola’s Lucky Day
Iris Xpen
I LOVE the Iris X-pen, it makes the very best puppy playpen for a new chihuahua baby. The 4 panel is just large enough for a bed, food & water bowls and a pee pad or litterbox. There are larger ones too if you have more than one baby or if you just want a larger indoor kennel area. DO NOT BUY THE AMAZON KNOCK OFF VERSION OF THIS. The corners are just big enough that if your pup climbed the wall, they could get their neck stuck and hang themselves. Super unsafe! Iris’s are made differently and are much safer, plus they make lots of cute colors. You can also purchase additional panels if you decide to enlarge the pen later.
In our living room we have the Six Panel Iris Pen and you can even find the Eight Panel Iris Pen!
ASPCA Dog Training Pads
By now, you know I love the Iris dog products, but DO NOT BUY their pee pads. They changed their manufacturer and now they are junk. We’ve been using the ASPCA pads for a while now and LOVE THEM. They have a “fresh scent” and I really think it helps remind the babies where to go.
Chihuahua Snuggle Beds
This is the style of bed that chihuahuas truly love. Since getting lost in a human bed is their favorite pastime, this is the best dog bed for chihuahuas. You can buy them on Amazon, who doesn’t love things delivered to your door, but I buy all our dog beds from Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Ross, Dirt Cheap and Tuesday Morning. I do love to shop for a bargain! The house style beds I can find the easiest, it’s the snuggle style that can be harder to find. I love to buy new and different things for my dogs to try but they always go back to this style.
Airtight Food Container
We love these food containers because they are easy to use with one hand and it’s airtight.
Airline Approved Carrier
I’ve ordered and returned no less than 15 puppy carriers for flying. My favorite has the been the combination backpack and rolling bag and out of those- this is the best one. The only downside I’ve found is you have to remember to tuck the backpack straps up if you plan to roll it, so they don’t get stuck under the wheels. This one is the perfect size and fits under the seat in front of me. It has plenty of room for a pup or two and I love the side pockets.
Snuggle Puppy
This Snuggle Puppy is a great way to help your new baby settle into their new home. It has a calming heartbeat and a heat pack for snuggling to aid with a puppy that is a little stressed by the transition to a new home. So many of our clients LOVE this and I’ve finally added it to our list.
Nutritional Gel
Nutri-cal is so important to have during those first couple of weeks with your new puppy. The stress of adjusting to a new home and family can cause them to be finicky with their food. Nutri-cal may look disgusting but they love the taste and the high calorie content helps prevent hypoglycemia.
Interactive Puppy Puzzle
Outward Hound makes so many cute plush puzzle toys but the squirrels in the tree are our favorite.
,Our puppies start playing with these toys around 5 weeks of age and it is, by far, the fan fav! I love watching them figure out how to get the little squirrels out of the holes.
Treat Time
We recommend waiting on treats until your pup is at least 4mo old. Their tummies are tiny and any change to their diet can throw their digestive tract all off.
In case you haven’t heard, feeding treats made in China is a giant No-No! Zuke’s is super high quality and these Mini Salmon treats are perfect for your tiny chi! We will use these in the show ring and for house training. We still split these into fourths before using with our tiny chihuahua puppies.
Dog Stairs
These are perfect for making your tiny dog more independent, giving them access to the bed, sofa, or even a sunny window so they can sun themselves.
Crinkle Ball Cat Toys
Puppies love these funny-sounding little crinkle balls. Never mind that they are intended for cats, they are the perfect size for a tiny chi puppy.
Teething Puppies
We are very careful with what teething bones we give our dogs, but these are great. Encouraging chihuahua puppies to chew on bones is a so good for their teeth health!
Bowls
We always use either stainless steel or ceramic bowls…NEVER use plastic bowls! The plus to ceramic is they are heavier, so they are less likely to be knocked over and you can put them in the microwave if you ever need to rewarm some canned food.
Small Plush Toys
I’m always looking for tiny toys that aren’t too big for such tiny puppies, and this set fits the bill! The smallest is less that 4.5in and it’s so cute to watch them drag these around and attack them!
Kitten Collar with a Bell
We always recommend a kitten collar with a bell. These pups are so tiny that they will slip under chair or sofa and you won’t be able to find them. That little bell makes tracking them down much faster! And how cute are these with the little bows?
Puppy Food
We’ve been trying different foods under the recommendation of our local dog food expert. Please check with me what YOUR puppy is eating.
Litterbox
We do train our puppies with litter boxes in addition to pee pads, so the choice is yours but they are prepared either. A very basic small or medium letterbox is all you need for a single chihuahua. This one fits the bill at under $5 for the smallest size. I only put enough litter in to cover the bottom and then dump it every 2 or so days. Make sure you ask for more details about how to continue the house training before you bring your new baby home!
Fresh News Dog Safe Litter
Don’t mind the cat pictured on the front of this bag! This litter is made with cats in mind but because it’s not the old dusty type, it works perfectly for dogs. I’ve been using it for many years and it’s a fantastic product for dogs. Bonus- it’s made from recycled newspaper!
