What to Get for a 3-legged Chihuahua Mix For Xmas

Greenies? My small dog loves them. They're expensive, so it's not an everyday treat.

If he lives someplace chilly there's this -- there are plenty of types, that's just one seemed chihuahua sized. You can leave them plugged in all the time, they only heat up when someone is laying on them and they max out at a pet-safe temp.

Just one piece of advice. If you get him a food item, don't put it under the tree early.

- Tazlima, who, many years ago, learned the hard way that (duh) dogs can smell dog biscuits right through the wrapping paper, lol.

Elevated food/water dish rack -- dog neck-and-shoulders without a rear leg do a heck of a lot more work stabilizing gait and balance, and will welcome the break.

Skid-free mats on outdoor steps/walkways to prevent bad injuries from minor slips & falls.

They do make foam mattress beds (of varying thickness) for dogs if you think cold/sore joints are in play. They are pricey, but comfy. Or not all that hard to make with some help from an upholstery supply outlet.

Kjbartolotta said:

Dog Armor

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I saw that today. I love it. My dogs could use it when I take them for a walk to guard against off-leash dogs that are a danger to us.

As for coyotes, both coyotes and bobcats are neighborhood fauna around here and some of the smallest dogs and a few cats have been killed, including two small dogs in a fenced yard. Coyotes can easily jump 6 ft fences.

I only let my smaller dog out into the backyard at night if the larger dog goes out with her. Behind my backyard is 100+ acre wood.

Saw this looking for dog armor for sale nearby: A life jacket for dogs that like to swim.

From the dog armor link, here's the site that sales the vests: https://www.coyotevest.com/

On September 2nd 2014 our sweet little girl Buffy was taken by a coyote right in front of us, and there was nothing we could do to stop it. Before we realized what was happening a coyote had grabbed her by the neck, shook the life out of her, and was carrying her away full speed into heavy brush. We never saw Buffy again. Since that day we have been focused on developing products that can help protect other dogs from a similar attack. If we can help save one life we know we have made a difference to that family.

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That's what happened to my dog only it was an unleashed dog and we did get her out of it's mouth before my dog was killed. But not before she had serious injuries that required $4200 of emergency surgery. It only takes seconds, the big dog or coyote shakes the little dog by the neck that's it only takes seconds to kill.

I'm going to buy something from these people. Between a safety vest and collar and my bear spray maybe I can feel safe walking my dogs again.

MaeZe said:

I saw that today. I love it. My dogs could use it when I take them for a walk to guard against off-leash dogs that are a danger to us.

As for coyotes, both coyotes and bobcats are neighborhood fauna around here and some of the smallest dogs and a few cats have been killed, including two small dogs in a fenced yard. Coyotes can easily jump 6 ft fences.

I only let my smaller dog out into the backyard at night if the larger dog goes out with her. Behind my backyard is 100+ acre wood.

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I lol'd when I saw it, but it's actually very practical (and fierce). Current guy is the first dog I've had where I don't have to worry about them.

OT: We have a little Chi friend who rocks a very sartorial bow tie collar, I don't have a suggestion on where to get one, but a cursory Etsy search should hit paydirt. And then there are always bandanas.

How about getting him a kitten? Doesn't everyone want a kitten for Christmas ?

Oh, maybe that's just me then.

Does your dog like the water? I'm thinking that a three-legged dog might like swimming, the 'dog paddle' seems to be a front-legs motion, and he wouldn't have to worry about balance. Toys: sticks float, balls float.
That lifejacket might be handy if he gets tired, and the handles could be useful for retrieving him.

And, with a small dog, getting a big kid's paddle pool itself might be fun for him in the summer. You're in Arizona? You probably have a nice, long pool season.