Chuy, my Chihuahua had a splenectomy, a surgical removal of the spleen, in 2022.  I shared his journey on my social media in real-time as it was happening but I’ve been wanting to put everything together in a blog post in case you’re facing the same tough decision we had to make. Making a decision for your dog to have a splenectomy is incredibly difficult and I understand all of the anxiety and fear you’re feeling. At the time this happened in 2022, Chuy was 12 years old. He has a heart murmur so he sees a cardiologist twice a year to monitor his heart. Coincidentally leading up to a sch ..read more

As a Chihuahua mom, people ask me all the time, “are chihuahuas good pets?” Of course, I may be a bit bias but I definitely think that Chihuahuas are the best dogs on the planet. Again, I’m partial to the breed. In this post, I’ll share my top five reasons why Chihuahuas are good pets based on my experience raising a Chihuahua for the past 11 years.  1.Chihuahuas are Small but Mighty! One of the things that I love about Chihuahuas is their small size. Some people prefer big dogs but for me personally, I love small dogs. A perk for me is that Chuy can pretty much go anywhere wit ..read more

Chuy turned 11 years old a little over a month ago on June 22nd, 2020. His birthday just so happened to fall on the date we closed on our new home. It was also the same day that I had my 20 week anatomy ultrasound. In case you didn’t know, there’s been a lot of changes going on in our family! We are due with our second child in late October/early November. We also just moved into a new house after being in our first home for a little over 9 years. So. Many. Changes. Good changes but still a lot, nonetheless. Even though things were absolutely crazy on Chuy’s birthday, we still celebrated! I d ..read more

No matter how long a dog lives, it’s never long enough in my opinion.  Most small breed dogs live longer than large breeds and Chihuahuas are no exception.  The average Chihuahua lifespan is 15 to 20 years. To get more resources to give your Chihuahua the healthiest life possible, check out our ultimate guide to raising a Chihuahua. Of course, there are precautions you can take when raising a Chihuahua to give your dog the longest life possible. There are some factors within your control and obviously things that are uncontrollable. What Determines Chihuahua Life Expectancy? Be ..read more

We brought our Chihuahua, Chuy home when he was only 6 weeks old. Now that he is over ten years old,  I’ve learned so much over the years about raising a Chihuahua.  Chihuahuas are a special kind of breed that with specific needs.  Chuy was and is the inspiration behind this blog. I immediately became obsessed with learning everything I could and I love sharing that journey with other Chihuahua parents. I’ve put together everything I’ve learned about raising a Chihuahua right here in this post.   Raising a Chihuahua Chihuahua Tips Ten Tips for Chihuahua Parents Chihuahua ..read more

During the Covid-19 pandemic, most veterinarians are limiting the type of appointments and interaction with their four legged patients. I received an email from my vet and thought, “Now, more than ever I need to keep Chuy extra healthy with these new Covid-19 rules.” I must have jinxed myself because a few days later I forgot about a bowl of raisins next to the couch. I hate raisins so I pick them out of my trail mix. When I got up, Chuy went in for the kill and ate a good chunk of them before I realized it and stopped him. I felt awful. How could I be so dumb?! Anyways, I digress. So, I got t ..read more

Easter is coming up soon! Completing a DIY Easter idea for pets is a great way to keep them involved in the festivities.  I’ve got a roundup of DIY crafts, dog treat recipes, free printables, and more that you can do with your pet for Easter. For more pet DIY ideas be sure to check out our gallery! DIY Bunny Jars for Pet Treats by Irresistible Pets Irresistible Bunny Bones Dog Treats by Irresistible Pets Spring Bucket List for Pet Parents Printable by Irresistible Pets DIY Easter Basket for Dogs by Irresistible Pets DIY Easter Photo Props by Kol’s Notes Five Minute No Sew Bowtie for Your Pet ..read more

I’ve been slowly going through each room of my house and doing a little Spring cleaning. Chuy might be small but he’s a big part of our house! Not only that, I seem to find socks, dog toys, and dog hair all over my home! As much as I love Chuy, I don’t love the mess that comes with being a pet parent! I’ve put together ten spring cleaning tips for pet parents in this post. 1. Clean and Organize Your Pet’s Food Stash Go through your pet’s pantry and dispose of any expired or stale pet food/treats. Make sure all bags and containers are clean and air tight. If you want to save space and make you ..read more

Are you stuck at home with your dog? Curling up on the couch to Netflix and Chill is one of my favorite things to do with Chuy on a lazy day. I’ve rounded up some awesome dog movies on Netflix.  Benji A determined dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a young boy and his sister stumble into some serious danger. Watch on Netflix. Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Cats and dogs must set aside their differences and merge animal instincts when Kitty Galore decides to calw her way to global domination. Watch on Neflix. Bolt This tale follows German Shepherd Bolt ..read more

Like most of us, you’re probably on lockdown at home with your dog. To be honest, not much in our day-to-day life has really changed. I’ve been working at home for the past ten years with Chuy. So, while our routine hasn’t changed much, the world has changed drastically and there are some things we’re no longer able to do right now like leave the house and go on some of our adventures. In this post, I’ve put together some boredom busters for your dog during the lockdown.  Backyard Fetch Do you have a backyard? If so, have some fun with your dog and play a game of fetch. It’ll help both of you ..read more