WHITE: White Chihuahuas are almost totally devoid of black pigment. This is not the same as what is seen in parti-colors. Solid whites usually have pale noses and eye rings, and somewhat lighter eyes, almost albino in appearance, but not quite. This is very rare in chihuahuas, usually because it would take two white doges to make white pups with this effect.
Cord care is how to care for your baby's umbilical cord stump. Before your baby is born, the umbilical cord brings nutrition and oxygen to him and removes his waste. After birth, your baby does not need the umbilical cord anymore. Healthcare providers cut off all but a small part (stump) of the umbilical cord. The stump dries and falls off in about 7 to 21 days, leaving a bellybutton.
The average age for the cord to fall off is about 2 weeks. But I often see kids whose cords fall off later. The most important thing to watch out for is signs of infection, such as hard, reddened skin around the base. If her skin around the cord looks normal, then usually nothing more needs to be done. But it's wise for a pediatrician to take a look to be sure everything is fine. Pediatricians will sometimes put a dab of silver nitrate on it around 4 weeks of age if it hasn't fallen off, to hasten the drying. Putting rubbing alcohol on your baby's umbilical cord does help prevent infection.