What Causes A Chihuahua Puppy To Have Behavior Fits?

There are many different causes of fits in Chihuahua puppies. The usual ones are irritation of the gums due to teething, and irritation of the intestines by worms. Both of these conditions are not serious and can be cured. The more serious cause of fits is distemper, when an encephalitis or chorea ensues. Only expert veterinary advice can help you in this case.

Some puppies have hysteria, which produces fits, but the cause of this is unknown. A Chihuahua puppy that has constant fits is not a good proposition, and your vet may suggest that you have it put to sleep. Vitamin B complex in large doses is always worth trying, as experiments on rats lacking in this vitamin have proved that they have fits. But as all puppies should have vitamins given to them from the moment they come to your home, fits from this cause should not occur.

Worm the puppy three times from birth to six months old, and thereafter if any signs of parasites are seen in the stool. If fits continue, it may be worth having a laboratory examination of his stool to determine whether a tapeworm is present.