Re: [Chihuahuas] Newbie introduction: food question

2013-04-30 Thread ann banks
I have fed several good brands to my 2 long haired chis but we like Purina one best...We have had dogs about 70 plus years and never saw need for expensive food. And have healthy dogs always. but no table scrapes anymore--adds too much weight. Welcome to group--I live with hubby and 3 furbabies

[Chihuahuas] I have 3 male Chis, 2 of them are not altered, and they spray all the time!

2013-04-30 Thread gunna55
I dont know what to do. I have 3 male Chis, and the 2 of them which are not fixed, spray all the time. They are 3yrs. and 2 yrs. old. Any suggestions other than using a male diaper? Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

[Chihuahuas] My Chis spray in the house.

2013-04-30 Thread gunna55
I have 4 Chis. 2 of them are 2 and 3 yrs old, both males. They are not fixed and spray in the house all the time. I have them now in a male diaper during the day, when I dont take them out for a walk. I am not having them fixed, because I had my 9 yrs. old Chi fixed, and he has been sick very

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newbie introduction: food question

2013-04-30 Thread pokitas...@gmail.com
What a little doll this is.Love the eyes. Fran and Katie in Florida ---Original Message--- From: abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net Date: 4/16/2013 7:17:09 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Newbie introduction: food question I feed Royal Canin Chi

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: overwieght

2013-04-30 Thread ann banks
Put a small amount of pineapple juice on food and this will stop poop eating. The juice makes poop taste bad. Ann On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Bonita bichonmom1...@yahoo.com wrote: ** My chi is only a year old and overweight..shes a poop eater...and I have 10 other spay dogs so running

Re: [Chihuahuas] Tabitha

2013-04-30 Thread ann banks
She is very pretty Ann On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM, Pam Dean muffinsbab...@yahoo.com wrote: ** [Attachment(s) #13e3289cd9d98455_TopText from Pam Dean included below] Well day three with Tabitha. I can certainly understand better now what the owner was trying to explain about her.

Re: [Chihuahuas] harness

2013-04-30 Thread ann banks
Try kitten harness--worked for me. Ann On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 7:13 PM, abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net wrote: ** Hi All!I bought a couple of harnesses for Ceci (4 pounds) and if they are loose enough in the neck for her to be comfortable she always

[Chihuahuas] Loldogs 'n' Funny Dog Pictures - I Has A Hotdog!

2013-04-30 Thread abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net
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Re: [Chihuahuas] I have 3 male Chis, 2 of them are not altered, and they spray all the time!

2013-04-30 Thread GinbarMinPins
Neutering cuts down on marking..tomcats spray, male dogs mark or lift their leg. Confine when you can't watch, treat like pups and take out at least every 4 hours and clean the spots with an emzyme product. I have a houseful of males...all neutered who don't mark. I don't like belly bands cuz a

Re: [Chihuahuas] My Chis spray in the house.

2013-04-30 Thread GinbarMinPins
Working in shelters and with rescues for over 30 yrs I only know a handful of dogs who had problems with surgery and none past the 10-14 days to heal. My rescue friends has had 15 yr old toy breeds done both for sterilizing and teeth. She hasn't had any problems but does bloodwork before. 

[Chihuahuas] Re: Newbie introduction: food question

2013-04-30 Thread tbird02va
Ann: Thank you so much for your response and for your recommendation of Purina One. Since Purina One is more widely available and offered at more stores, that would be a wonderful choice of food. Debbie --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, ann banks ann.80.june@... wrote: I have fed

Re: [Chihuahuas] I have 3 male Chis, 2 of them are not altered, and they spray all the time!

2013-04-30 Thread Raven
Why are they not neutered? Raven Lucy Stella Hazel, the Girl Doggies Huginn, Rothadis, Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies I ride a pony, cuz heart is not measured in hands. Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newbie introduction: food question

2013-04-30 Thread abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net
I feed Royal Canin Chi food. I know it is said there is too much corn in it... However, Ceci has no problem with it and loves it. I'll probably continue to fee it since it agrees with her. ---Original Message--- From: ann banks Date: 4/30/2013 1:45:30 AM To:

Re: [Chihuahuas] I have 3 male Chis, 2 of them are not altered, and they spray all the time!

2013-04-30 Thread Alice
I used belly bands on my 17 yr old dachshund for 2 years. He only took it off or fussed with it when it was wet. He dripped when he slept and sometimes when he was held. I finally had to put him down due to renal failure. It was hard but I was comfortable with it since he was 17. He lived 3

Re: [Chihuahuas] My Chis spray in the house.

2013-04-30 Thread Peggy The Girls
What has he been sick with, that you think it is from his neutering? Peggy ---Original Message--- From: gunna55 Date: 4/30/2013 4:45:33 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] My Chis spray in the house. I have 4 Chis. 2 of them are 2 and 3 yrs old, both

[Chihuahuas] What does 'Meal mean in dog food

2013-04-30 Thread Peggy The Girls
Thought this was very interesting for those that want to know what is really in there dog food. http://www.examiner com/article/dog-food-101-what-is-meal-when-listed-as-an-ingredient Peggy

Re: [Chihuahuas] Picture of Cody.

2013-04-30 Thread Webville Lady
Good to see Cody again! Hugs, Linda From: r.scott rss71...@yahoo.com To: chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 9:47 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Picture of Cody. [1 Attachment]   [Attachment(s) from r.scott