Re: [Chihuahuas] A question for those in the Southern California area about Spaying!

2011-02-06 Thread greatful_n_happiness
I'll try to see what I can do for funds and possible way to get there.. My dialaride program does not go that far.. Portia

RE: [Chihuahuas] ROSE/NANCY/ROBIN/SUE

2011-02-06 Thread dasha
You can go no mail yourself. The owner or mods do not have to do that for you. I do it all the time when I am going to be too busy or away. -Original Message- From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ruff...@prtcnet.org Sent: Saturday, February

RE: [Chihuahuas] Group Page

2011-02-06 Thread dasha
on the group page look on the left it will look like this: * Home http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ * Messages http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/messages * Post http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/post * Attachments

Re: [Chihuahuas] babies

2011-02-06 Thread ann banks
*Yes, both had this condition but Chico's was severe * On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 6:44 PM, Joan Croft joan_cr...@hotmail.com wrote: Did he have cryptorchidism? Desi had that, and he had three of four incisions on his belly to be able to get the free floating testicle. Give them both hugs and

Re: [Chihuahuas] Ice on trees. Jane-Jane outside

2011-02-06 Thread ann banks
*wonderful story and great pets * On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 11:41 PM, r.scott rss71...@yahoo.com wrote: *Jane-Jane is my 16 year old Chihuahua, I owned both her parents until they died, and her sister as well. now she's my only Chi. 10 years ago I had 5 at one time. now I'm just down to

Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread ann banks
*I agree since I have had Labs, terriers, toy Poodles and Chis--Chi's have my heart and soul and the entire family loves them. When my last one was put to sleep several years ago, I said 'NO MORE, but here I am with 2 younguns--brothers and only ones in litter. I cannot tell you how much we love

Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread twopenns
Some Chis get along with cats, some don't. There are people on this list who could probably give you advise on how to encourage it to happen. Gloria

Re: [Chihuahuas] New to group

2011-02-06 Thread twopenns
I got Beau when he was a baby, my husband and I picked him out. My husband helped me to train him to step up and to be handled. Then, my husband of 45 years died unexpectedly, and Beau changed. Little by little he became more aggressive to where now, I can't handle him at all. I have to

Re: [Chihuahuas] Ice on trees. Jane-Jane outside

2011-02-06 Thread twopenns
Robert has given a good life and lots of love to all of his Chihuahuas. Gloria

Re: [Chihuahuas] New to group

2011-02-06 Thread twopenns
Thank you kindly, Linda. Emiliano is special to me. Gloria

Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread Deanna Corey
If during the initial introduction you have a cat that is calm and does not react negatively to the dogs hyper bounces and wiggles...then all goes well. Give the cat a way out and a position so that he can view the dog from afar. That may take some weeks before the cat feels safe enough to

[Chihuahuas] Pedro

2011-02-06 Thread ann banks
*Pedro was neutered on Friday and now he is staying in his pen with Chico--Pedro has removed his stitches and It looks nice and dry and I am putting Bacitracin on it . Anyone else ever have this happen--it is very small incision. I will call vet on Monday when they open. * -- Ann

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pedro

2011-02-06 Thread twopenns
Let us know how it goes. I hope it doesn't get infected, do you think it will need restitching? I hope not. Gloria

Re: [Chihuahuas] Bow Wow Slideshow

2011-02-06 Thread Raven
Good job! He's so darn cute, love the little ties. Thanks for sharing. :O) Raven Lucy Molly Stella, the Girl Doggies Huginn Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies Heart is not measured in hands. My Blog http://iceponytrekking.blogspot.com Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals

[Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread Laura Moreno
If you acquire a puppy that is 15 weeks old and has never been vaccinated, do you still need to give 3 sets of shots 3 weeks apart? My vet is closed today so I decided to put the question to the group and see what you-all have to say. Thanks. Laura Sent from my iPad

RE: [Chihuahuas] Pedro

2011-02-06 Thread Joan Croft
When was he neutered? Sometimes the incision looks good for over the next couple of days it will start to separate. Did Pedro take out his own stitches or did Chico take them out for him? Wasn't he wearing his ecollar? (sorry, so many questions!) From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Chihuahuas] New to group MJ

2011-02-06 Thread MJ Turner
Hi Julie, Sorry about your back. We are able to understand just a bit of what you must be going through as hubby developed a bulging disk just a couple of weeks ago. We know right when it happened and after a very difficult night ended up at the emergency where he was given pain pills...

RE: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread Joan Croft
The shots do need to be spaced so that the first one has a chance to do what it is supposed to do, and then the booster comes after that. I don't know if it is still the same # weeks and shots, but the first one has to be done before the others. From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com

[Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures [3 Attachments]

2011-02-06 Thread Julie Gleason
[Attachment(s) from Julie Gleason included below] I decided to post a couple of pictures of my three boys. The first one is Sweeny who is thechi mix, the next isChricket who is the LH chi and the third is Beasley who is Sweeny's brother. www.myunrultstitches.blogspot.com

Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures

2011-02-06 Thread MJ Turner
Julie, they are all three adorable! mj and benjigirl -Original Message- From: Julie Gleason threadsgreyfeath...@yahoo.com To: Chihuahuas Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, Feb 6, 2011 11:55 am Subject: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures [3

Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures

2011-02-06 Thread Webville Lady
Adorable!! Hugs, Linda and Taylor --- On Sun, 2/6/11, Julie Gleason threadsgreyfeath...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Julie Gleason threadsgreyfeath...@yahoo.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures [3 Attachments] To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 10:53 AM

Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures - MJ

2011-02-06 Thread Julie Gleason
Thanks MJ, they are my sweeties for sure. Julie www.myunrultstitches.blogspot.com From: MJ Turner zzzgyp...@aol.comTo: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.comSent: Sun, February 6, 2011 1:04:23 PMSubject: Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple of picturesJulie, they are all three adorable! mj and benjigirl

Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures - Linda

2011-02-06 Thread Julie Gleason
Thanks Linda Julie    www.myunrultstitches.blogspot.com     From: Webville Lady webvillel...@yahoo.com To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, February 6, 2011 1:16:33 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures   Adorable!! Hugs, Linda and Taylor

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pedro

2011-02-06 Thread ann banks
*Pedro took out his own and did not have a collar. He was neutered On Friday the 4th and incision looks good but has separated a little but dry--I will call vet in the morning * On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM, Joan Croft joan_cr...@hotmail.com wrote: When was he neutered? Sometimes the

Re: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread ann banks
*It is my understanding that is the way shots are given or has been for all my dogs.* *Ann * On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Laura Moreno lcm...@aol.com wrote: If you acquire a puppy that is 15 weeks old and has never been vaccinated, do you still need to give 3 sets of shots 3 weeks apart?

Re: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread ann banks
*My vet did not want my pups in public until all shots were done including Rabies. They were so tiny that she would not give shots until they were 9 weeks old * On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Mare okiem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Laura Please do not take the puppy around in public and it is

Re: [Chihuahuas] babies

2011-02-06 Thread ann banks
*this is what was told me about my babies but Pedro's was easy and only one small incision but Chico's was severe so 3 incisions and a hard time. His stitches are intact. * On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 1:39 PM, Joan Croft joan_cr...@hotmail.com wrote: My vet noticed that something was wrong when

Re: [Chihuahuas] New to group - Peggy

2011-02-06 Thread twopenns
Mare, we have a colony of Quakers here, I am told that they number well over 500. Here's a photo we took in a field in front of my office. Gloria Quaker Parrot inline: PARD%20quaker%20rev%20(2).JPG

Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures

2011-02-06 Thread twopenns
Such cute boys, what is Sweeny's mix? I told you I had a similar shot of Emiliano outside, taken before his tail was in full plume, here it is. Gloria inline: DSC02042.JPG

Re: [Chihuahuas] Bow Wow Slideshow

2011-02-06 Thread twopenns
I debated about using my photo but decided to put it in so you all could see how tiny Emiliano was. Gloria

Re: [Chihuahuas] Dogs Welcome'-Black Labs s/s

2011-02-06 Thread twopenns
Mare. so true, so true. Gloria

Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures

2011-02-06 Thread Raven
darling babies. Raven Lucy Molly Stella, the Girl Doggies Huginn Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies Heart is not measured in hands. My Blog http://iceponytrekking.blogspot.com Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread Laura Moreno
Maybe I'm not understanding the chart. It doesn't specifically address a dog at 15 weeks with no prior vaccination. 3 shots 3 weeks apart or only 1 shot and that's it? Laura Sent from my iPad On Feb 6, 2011, at 12:30 PM, Raven iceponygodd...@gmail.com wrote: Here's what she is currently

Re: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread Laura Moreno
He is confined to the home. Just wondering if it's a set of 3 shots or just one. Laura Sent from my iPad On Feb 6, 2011, at 12:46 PM, Mare okiem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Laura Please do not take the puppy around in public and it is imperative it have it's first shot.HERCMA~1.JPG

Re: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread MJ Turner
Wow, Peggy. Managing a pet store must have been really heartbreaking. I'm so glad that you were able to save those two pups yourself. Absolutely, love, affection, kindness, gentle voices etc are just as important to a sick pup as the medications you give them. hugs, mj and benji

Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread catdancerls
Thanks Ann, so much for your thoughts and agreement of how Chis seem to steal everyone's heart over other breeds. I certainly know I want to have one -- if I can just convince my husband he or she would be a wonderful addition to the family. He'll come around.hopefully. LYNN p.s.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread lcm...@aol.com
Great information, Peggy. Laura -Original Message- From: Peggy The Girls phr...@aol.com To: Chihuahuas Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, Feb 6, 2011 4:48 pm Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question A couple ofgroup members have posted

Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread lcm...@aol.com
I'm anxious to know how it works out, Lynn. I went to volunteer at our local no-kill animal shelter and they have about 5 pure breed chihuahuas needing homes but you have to live in Texas to adopt. $66 includes all shots, rabies, city license, spay/neuter and microchip. Pretty good deal, I

Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread catdancerls
AWWW, your photo of precious little chi standing on your larger Lab mix (very sweet looking too) attests to the fact that these two appear to be getting along famously. Thanks. LYNN In a message dated 2/6/2011 9:22:22 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, abanks4...@gmail.com writes:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread Peggy The Girls
Yes it was, an after five years in different shops, I gave up. Unless you own your own, you can not do the right things for the animals. Pet shop owners really know how to put on a good front for the public. If the public knew of all the awful garbage that goes on behind closed doors, then most

RE: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures

2011-02-06 Thread Joan Croft
That link under name is not a valid link. Your boys are beautiful. From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Julie Gleason Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 10:54 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] A couple of pictures [3 Attachments]

Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread catdancerls
Thanks Gloria, I really appreciate your honesty. Maybe they won't all become best buds, just wouldn't want a new energetic puppy to take advantage of the ones who have been here and dearly loved for a long time. As you said, probably steps that can be taken to make the transition go

RE: [Chihuahuas] babies

2011-02-06 Thread Joan Croft
Oh.so it is the one that did not have the multiple incisions that tore out his stitch! Yeah.I know about the difficult surgery.I was a little shocked when I went to get Desi and saw so many incisions on his tiny (but chubby) belly. I also had his dewclaw removed, so he also had two little green

RE: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread Joan Croft
It is a set of 3 From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Laura Moreno Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 1:57 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question He is confined to the home. Just wondering if it's a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination question

2011-02-06 Thread lcm...@aol.com
Then he will receive the initial one tomorrow and the 2 boosters every three weeks thereafter. Thanks. Laura -Original Message- From: Joan Croft joan_cr...@hotmail.com To: Chihuahuas Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, Feb 6, 2011 6:57 pm Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Vaccination

Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread catdancerls
Thanks Deanna, so much for what makes sense and seems like really sound advice. You are the voice of experience, that's for certain, and I do really appreciate it. I probably would be getting a puppy. I have located a 9 week-old puppy, Cortney at a place in Louisiana (Little Paws Kennel)

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pedro

2011-02-06 Thread catdancerls
So glad to hear that your boys are doing so well, Ann. We all hold our breath when our little ones must go through spaying and neutering. Could tell you were really worried about them during the process. Hope the early stitch removal by Pedro is not a problem and it is smooth sailing to

RE: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread Joan Croft
I got Desi from a local breeder who was breeding for over 20 years. Her house was neat and the puppies were in different gated areas. But…she did not remove dewclaws when it would not have hurt them at all before the blood flow develops to them; she let the puppies free feed and I think Desi

RE: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread Joan Croft
Yeah…I actually got Dolly at Petland. She already had her umbilical hernia repaired, she was already microchipped, and although she had a severe respiratory infection that took three weeks to clear, she is very near perfect. I am glad that she was only with the breeder until she was seven

RE: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread Mare
I have heard of the NAPDR registration but did not look quite as down on it as that. My mini dachshunds I breed are AKC but let me tell you AKC is not all it's cracked up to be. MHOMare ---Original Message--- From: Joan Croft Date: 2/6/2011 8:31:18 PM To:

[Chihuahuas] Some Pet Items from Collections Etc

2011-02-06 Thread Joan Croft
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RE: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!

2011-02-06 Thread Peggy The Girls
I agree, because for years AKC was and still does register PM dogs too. ---Original Message--- From: Mare Date: 2/6/2011 11:58:53 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!! I have heard of the NAPDR registration but

[Chihuahuas] Vaccinations

2011-02-06 Thread Vicky Hones
I just took my 7 month old puppy to the vet for its third vaccination and they said that it wasnt needed as it had started vaccinations after it was 3 months old we have had it for 2 months now this is in New Zealand it might be different in the States Vicky