The biggest health concern is presented by Chihuahua's unusual head. While puppies of most breeds are born with an opening in the bone at the top of their skull, it closes with maturity.
The dog's opening, called the molera, is meant to remain open all of it's life. This means that you will always need to have some care for your Chihuahua's head, but this almost never presents a problem unless the opening is unusually wide. An exceptionally wide molera at birth could be a sign of hydrocephalus (aka water on the brain), and though very rare, it's worth examination by a vet.
Chihuahua - Dog Lover
Sunday, June 21, 2009
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