Re: [Chihuahuas] Freeport Long Island

2013-10-05 Thread Peggy The Girls
It's really not a shelter anymore, but a rescue center. Bobbi and the Strays, bought a public kill shelter and turned it into a private rescue center a couple of years ago. During the first year they got hit with Hurricane Irene, evacuated and luckily very little damage. They weren't so lucky

[Chihuahuas] Smallest dog in the world.......Of course it is a Chi!

2013-10-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
Move over Boo-BooMillie is here and she just took over your title for the Guinness World Record Smallest Living Dog. See the videos: http://www.pawnation com/2013/10/01/guinness-world-records-names-a-new-worlds-smallest-dog/ Remember Boo-Boo? Smiles, Peggy

Re: [Chihuahuas] Barking Rider

2013-09-28 Thread Peggy The Girls
Poor little guy has been traumatized which is causing his high anxiety. I would try Rescue Remedy, it is a calming aid and works very well without any side effects. I would take him for long walks, but give the Rescue Remedy (Dr Foster and Smith,com sells it) 1/2 an hour before you walk him. I

Re: [Chihuahuas] FREE FEMALE CHIHUAHUA!!!! Another poss preggo

2013-09-20 Thread Peggy The Girls
Can't you pick her up and foster her until you find her a home? She's a baby herself and just had a litter! Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Robin Gordils Date: 9/20/2013 5:36:23 PM To: Chihuahua Rescue; Chihuahua Groups Subject: [Chihuahuas] FREE FEMALE CHIHUAHUA

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua or Rat Terrier

2013-09-18 Thread Peggy The Girls
Wow...what a cutie! He could be a mix too. He doesn't appear to have the chi legs, his are wider and to be honest the one leg is straight out but the knee looks jointed. I hope you got a written health guarantee that he was tested for patellar luxation and it doesn't run in his background. He

[Chihuahuas] OT: More on the Mystery Virus Killing OH Dogs

2013-09-11 Thread Peggy The Girls
http://news.yahoo.com/mystery-disease-killing-ohio-dogs-180833654.html

[Chihuahuas] OT: Stolen dog

2013-09-10 Thread Peggy The Girls
Since this could cover several states, (drivers plate is from Maine) I thought I would post it. You never know who may see this van in there travels. NY DOG STOLEN AND REMAINS MISSING -- PLEASE SHARE! -- SOMEONE WILL RECOGNIZE THIS PUP or the LICENSE PLATE!! ★★MIMI was STOLEN on AUGUST 30th

[Chihuahuas] USDA cracks down on Internet pet sales USDA cracks down on Internet pet sales.

2013-09-10 Thread Peggy The Girls
By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Associated Press – 5 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Agriculture Department is cracking down on dog breeders who sell puppies over the Internet, issuing new regulations that will force them to apply for federal licenses. The rules announced Tuesday

[Chihuahuas] Smart Chi Plays Fetch by Himself

2013-09-03 Thread Peggy The Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN13WbJNuvo

Re: [Chihuahuas] McFarland, Ca., This time with the pictures!!! Sorry~

2013-09-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
For some reason whenever you post pictures, I get the dreaded red X. So many chis in those CA shelters all the time. I recently received a notice that a major shelter their is being evicted by the end of the month. Sick part is that by law they have to keep excepting dogs, and we know what the

Re: [Chihuahuas] Fwd: Blue's bed

2013-09-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
Hah, looks like my two. Gigi in the huge bed, and Princess curled up as small as she can make herself in the tiny bed. Too funny! Peggy ---Original Message--- From: GinbarMinPins Date: 9/2/2013 1:18:18 AM To: chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com; flminpinres...@yahoogroups.com;

Re: [Chihuahuas] Fwd: Blue pupdate

2013-08-31 Thread Peggy The Girls
Such a handsome boy! Have a happy life Blue!! Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Robin Gordils Date: 08/31/13 14:39:17 To: flminpinres...@yahoogroups.com; Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com; matlin1...@comcast.net Subject: [Chihuahuas] Fwd: Blue pupdate [1 Attachment]

[Chihuahuas] CA Urgent Emancipated Chi

2013-08-30 Thread Peggy The Girls
I got this a little while ago and I am so sick and so upset over this. This poor guy has been at this shelter since Aug 23 with no medical help. The workers at this shelter sent out emails begging for a rescue to come and save him. Says he is as sweet as can be too. He is available today and will

Re: [Chihuahuas] Ca. Upland, Good Sam needs help with pregnant chi who was probably dumped

2013-08-29 Thread Peggy The Girls
You didn't mention that you tried Rescues. There are hundreds of them in CA which may be able to help. Wish you and that poor baby good luck. The CA shelters will also abort the puppies and euthanized her if she is listed as a stray, after she is there for three days. If she is brought in as an

Re: [Chihuahuas] Blue has been adopted

2013-08-28 Thread Peggy The Girls
That's great news!! Hope it all works out. He is a beautiful chi. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Robin Gordils Date: 8/27/2013 8:39:45 PM To: IMPS Minpin Rescue; Chihuahua Groups; Linda King Subject: [Chihuahuas] Blue has been adopted Blue has gone to a new home with

Re: [Chihuahuas] I CAN HAS CHEEZBURGER

2013-08-28 Thread Peggy The Girls
Love the smiley white chi! ---Original Message--- From: abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net Date: 8/27/2013 3:39:57 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] I CAN HAS CHEEZBURGER I had to leave Cobra Cat in.lol I CAN HAS CHEEZBURGER

Re: [Chihuahuas] Opted for T-shirts

2013-08-26 Thread Peggy The Girls
Oh what a cutie!! I had bought Oneses from the dollar store and cut a hole for the tail, but Gigi always managed to get her front legs out of them. They were the same size as yours. I hope they gave you pain meds for the first couple of days. Peggy ---Original Message---

Re: [Chihuahuas] Piper fixed today

2013-08-26 Thread Peggy The Girls
Your Ceci was a good girl. Gigi was pretty good the first night too and that is only because they are still drugged out, after that all she wanted to do was clean her boo boo. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net Date: 8/26/2013 12:17:11 PM To:

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Piper fixed today

2013-08-26 Thread Peggy The Girls
investment and they no longer have to bob their heads back and forth like they do with the traditional eCollar. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com mailto:Chihuahuas%40yahoogroups.com , Peggy The Girls phrpg5@... wrote: Better then a e-collar is an inflatable collar. Petco sells them

Re: [Chihuahuas] Piper fixed today

2013-08-25 Thread Peggy The Girls
Better then a e-collar is an inflatable collar. Petco sells them and it is more like having a pillow on their neck. They can eat and drink, and sleep so much better. I had t-shirts on Gigi but at night she still managed to get at the stitches, which caused another visit back to the vets. One

Re: [Chihuahuas] Cody outdoors

2013-08-20 Thread Peggy The Girls
Cody has beautiful markings. Glad he listened to you and went back inside. He knows he has a good thing going with you. Shelter dogs are especially loyal when we rescue them. My two girls always compete for attention too. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: r.scott Date:

[Chihuahuas] Three Dog Deaths Linked ToEukanub and Iams Recall

2013-08-20 Thread Peggy The Girls
Three Dogs' Deaths May Be Linked to Eukanuba and Iams Dog Food Recall Throughout the many recalls we've seen of dog food over the threat of salmonella contamination, we don't always hear reports of deaths due to tainted product. Procter Gamble's recall of Eukanuba and Iams dry dog foods might be

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here.

2013-08-19 Thread Peggy The Girls
in the Humane Society Animal Shelter From: Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:49 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here. I took her to the local animal shelter the lady there was very nice and confident she could

Re: [Chihuahuas] we do what we can (was Chihuahuas dumped)

2013-08-19 Thread Peggy The Girls
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here. I placed the dog in the Humane Society Animal Shelter From: Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:49 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here.

2013-08-19 Thread Peggy The Girls
, August 17, 2013 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here. I placed the dog in the Humane Society Animal Shelter From: Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:49 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here.

2013-08-18 Thread Peggy The Girls
: Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:49 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here. I took her to the local animal shelter the lady there was very nice and confident she could find her a home. the longer I kept

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here.

2013-08-17 Thread Peggy The Girls
Gezz Robert, I hope she didn't leave her puppies some where. Sometimes, when a stray mother knows her puppies need to be weaned, she will leave them for a while seeking out food for them and herself, so it is possible she wasn't dumped on you. I hope you checked all around your property and under

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here.

2013-08-17 Thread Peggy The Girls
don't have a animal shelter here or animal control in the country. Robert From: Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here. Gezz Robert, I hope she didn't leave her

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here.

2013-08-17 Thread Peggy The Girls
I forgot to say I don't need your name and address right away if you are concerned about your privacy. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Peggy The Girls Date: 8/17/2013 3:03:00 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here. If she

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here.

2013-08-17 Thread Peggy The Girls
my mom to give me more time. we took her to a shelter in the next town Mer Rouge,Louisiana this morning. but they couldn't take her without permission from someone who wasn't there so we had to bring her back home. Robert From: Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net To: Chihuahuas

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here.

2013-08-17 Thread Peggy The Girls
without permission from someone who wasn't there so we had to bring her back home. Robert From: Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here. If she had dry dirt on her head

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here.

2013-08-17 Thread Peggy The Girls
was getting too attached to her. Robert From: Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:49 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chihuahua mix dumped off here. Robert I enlarged her picture and it does not appear that she has had puppies

Re: [Chihuahuas] Linda's 2 Chis and hubby's AB

2013-08-16 Thread Peggy The Girls
I couldn't stop looking at this pic...adorable! Peggy ---Original Message--- From: GinbarMinPins Date: 8/16/2013 4:25:02 AM To: babygirlm...@yahoo.com; chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Linda's 2 Chis and hubby's AB [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from

[Chihuahuas] Gigi's Chi News: Rosie The Chi Cares For Kitten

2013-08-15 Thread Peggy The Girls
Remember poor Rosie from last year who was saved from a BYB and so incredibly inbred that she barely looks like a dog, least of all a chi? Well she is still hanging in there, and spreading

Re: [Chihuahuas] Problems with Pedigree Pet Food

2013-08-14 Thread Peggy The Girls
Years ago when I had my Maltese's and before I knew about the difference in dog foods, I had fed Purina One to them for years. They were healthy dogs even though they were from PMs and had pearly white teeth all of their lives After years of them being on it, Purina decided to add something that

Re: [Chihuahuas] can dogs smell pregnancy

2013-08-14 Thread Peggy The Girls
She probably hears a second heart beat, so she is smelling for the baby. Can't blame her for being so curious, since it is something new to her. Given a dog's sense of smell I wouldn't be surprised if she could smell something different about you. Peggy ---Original Message---

Re: [Chihuahuas] can dogs smell pregnancy

2013-08-14 Thread Peggy The Girls
Oh, and Congratulations! When is the baby due? Peggy ---Original Message--- From: JD Date: 8/14/2013 8:58:04 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] can dogs smell pregnancy ok just curious or is Piper weird. She's super snuggly but she's also insistent on

Re: [Chihuahuas] can dogs smell pregnancy

2013-08-14 Thread Peggy The Girls
right now. I had alot of health issues and developed a heart condition because of the pregnancy. but baby is healthy. Its a girl. JD On Aug 14, 2013, at 9:04 PM, Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: Oh, and Congratulations! When is the baby due? Peggy ---Original

Re: [Chihuahuas] Gigi's oil painting

2013-08-14 Thread Peggy The Girls
It sure is and fun too! Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Mommabear7772004 Date: 8/14/2013 5:23:41 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Gigi's oil painting That is amazing !! Sheryl Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2013, at 4:51 PM, Peggy

Re: [Chihuahuas] Gigi's oil painting

2013-08-14 Thread Peggy The Girls
Thanks JD Peggy ---Original Message--- From: JD Date: 8/14/2013 5:43:30 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Gigi's oil painting wow what an amazing job JD On Aug 14, 2013, at 4:51 PM, Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: I

Re: [Chihuahuas] can dogs smell pregnancy

2013-08-14 Thread Peggy The Girls
Very pretty name. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: JD Date: 8/14/2013 9:44:41 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] can dogs smell pregnancy Her name will be Isabella River Song. JD On Aug 14, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Peggy The Girls phr

[Chihuahuas] Algae in Ponds Killing Dogs

2013-08-13 Thread Peggy The Girls
Just a heads up. Since this thing is spreading throughout several states .KEEP A CAREFUL EYE ON YOUR DOG AND DON'T LET YOUR DOG DRINK ANY OUTDOOR WATER FROM ANYWHERE! Dog-Killing Blue Green Algae Bacteria Found in Parts of Long Island by Beth Buczynski,

[Chihuahuas] Dangers of Bully Sticks

2013-08-11 Thread Peggy The Girls
Found this old article: Scary!! Dog treat made from bull penis may pose health risks Published January 28, 2013 LiveScience When dog owners toss their canine companions a bully stick to chew on, they might not be aware that the popular treat could be packed with calories and contaminated with

[Chihuahuas] Natural Dog Chew

2013-08-08 Thread Peggy The Girls
Anyone try these? They look interesting Click on link for video under picture for video http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24362 Spinz 100% Edible Chew Toys for Dogs Save BIG on Multi-Packs! VIEW LARGER IMAGE Watch Video *Flavorful, gluten-free dog chews

Re: [Chihuahuas] is fetch natural for all dogs to know

2013-08-08 Thread Peggy The Girls
I have had some dogs that do it instinctively and others I had to coach, especially for them to drop it. She is proud of herself for figuring it out. Sounds like she is really having fun. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: JD Date: 8/8/2013 9:52:37 AM To:

Re: [Chihuahuas] is fetch natural for all dogs to know

2013-08-08 Thread Peggy The Girls
I had a maltese and a poodle once from pups and I never taught him, he just did it on his own. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Robin Gordils Date: 8/8/2013 10:02:28 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] is fetch natural for all dogs to know No, it

Re: [Chihuahuas] Natural Dog Chew

2013-08-08 Thread Peggy The Girls
!! Sue On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 8:28 AM, Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: Anyone try these? They look interesting Click on link for video under picture for video http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24362 Spinz 100% Edible Chew Toys for Dogs Save BIG

Re: [Chihuahuas] Getting what I needed not what I wanted-long

2013-08-08 Thread Peggy The Girls
That's the thing about puppies, you never know what they will really look like once they grow up. I believe that certain dogs are meant for certain people. I wasn't going to keep Princess when I first adopted her either, not because of her looks, but because I felt so bad for her wanting to run

Re: [Chihuahuas] Getting what I needed not what I wanted-long

2013-08-08 Thread Peggy The Girls
Congratulations! Another chi saved.how very wonderful. Dogs can be an antidote for so many things. I am happy for your daughter. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Susanne Defoe Date: 8/8/2013 11:23:57 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Getting what

Re: [Chihuahuas] Natural Dog Chew

2013-08-08 Thread Peggy The Girls
, Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: Anyone try these? They look interesting Click on link for video under picture for video http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24362

Re: [Chihuahuas] Giovanni teaching Piper to sit. 8-6-13

2013-08-07 Thread Peggy The Girls
Oh now that is s precious!! What a handsome son you have!! Smiles, Peggy ---Original Message--- From: JD Date: 8/7/2013 2:13:02 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Giovanni teaching Piper to sit. 8-6-13 Check out this video on YouTube:

Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple more questions, please

2013-08-07 Thread Peggy The Girls
Usually it is from bad breeding for the so called teacup chi. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: solesurviv...@gmail.com Date: 8/7/2013 2:38:30 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple more questions, please That's the very 1st thing the vet

Re: [Chihuahuas] A couple more questions, please

2013-08-07 Thread Peggy The Girls
://chihuahua.rescueme.org/Florida solesurviv...@gmail.com solesurviv...@gmail.com wrote: I must have gotten lucky then. Mitzi On Aug 7, 2013, at 1:57 PM, Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: Usually it is from bad breeding for the so called teacup chi. Peggy

Re: [Chihuahuas] The Normal Canine Estrous Cycle

2013-08-07 Thread Peggy The Girls
Okay, so where does it say that a female can get pregnant twice in the same heat cycle? I know that different male dogs can mate with the same female, but only one will actually be the father. I have not seen any clinical research that says a female dog can get pregnant twice in the same heat

Re: [Chihuahuas] The Normal Canine Estrous Cycle

2013-08-07 Thread Peggy The Girls
, Chihuahuas Alice CGC , Monte CGC, foster Blue and MinPins HoneyB and Brutus Www.minpinrescue.org Www.chi-rescue.com Http://chihuahua.rescueme.org/Florida Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: Okay, so where does it say that a female can get pregnant twice in the same heat cycle? I know

Re: [Chihuahuas] Superfecundation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2013-08-07 Thread Peggy The Girls
It doesn't say that is for animals, or dogs. ---Original Message--- From: Robin Gordils Date: 8/7/2013 6:53:25 PM To: Chihuahua Groups Subject: [Chihuahuas] Superfecundation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superfecundation Robin, Dobe Axel

Re: [Chihuahuas] Superfecundation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2013-08-07 Thread Peggy The Girls
, Chihuahuas Alice CGC , Monte CGC, foster Blue and MinPins HoneyB and Brutus Www.minpinrescue.org Www.chi-rescue.com Http://chihuahua.rescueme.org/Florida Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: It doesn't say that is for animals, or dogs. ---Original Message--- From: Robin

Fw: Re: [Chihuahuas] Superfecundation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2013-08-07 Thread Peggy The Girls
? How does that work? Also does it mean that all the pups are carrying all the genes from both fathers or that just the ones that look like chis are only carrying the chis genes? Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Robin Gordils Date: 8/7/2013 7:26:13 PM To: Peggy The Girls

Re: [Chihuahuas] The Normal Canine Estrous Cycle

2013-08-07 Thread Peggy The Girls
even who had two babies of 2 different breeds , 2 different fathers . I also know of fraternal human twins with 2 different fathers , they did DNA testing . It can happen. Sheryl Sent from my iPhone On Aug 7, 2013, at 6:46 PM, Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: Okay, so where does

Re: [Chihuahuas] Breeding question.

2013-08-07 Thread Peggy The Girls
question. Hi Peggy I find this information very interesting. How does a dual sired litter work? Shirley On 07/08/2013 5:01 PM, Peggy The Girls wrote: That is an old wives tale that dogs can have a double or a delayed insemination during a single cycle. Most pregnancies take place during

Re: [Chihuahuas] re:drying your dog

2013-08-06 Thread Peggy The Girls
Got a Link? Bed n Bath also sells a couple that I was told works great on dogs. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: susiewh...@aol.com Date: 08/06/13 18:19:05 To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] re:drying your dog Pampered Chef makes a super absorbant

Re: [Chihuahuas] One more question about food before bed..

2013-08-05 Thread Peggy The Girls
I think it would be a good idea for you to keep all these post or look back on the group page for answers that you have already asked. 1) wet dog food can and does accumulate bacteria quickly, so if not eaten within 3 hours, throw it out. 2) If a puppy is fed 3-4 times per day, then you don't

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Uh oh..worms perhaps?

2013-08-05 Thread Peggy The Girls
frustrated!!! Will this pup be okay until we get her to the vet tomorrow? --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy The Girls phrpg5@ wrote: Tape worm comes from fleas. A dog or cat has to ingest the flea. I think it takes about 7-10 days later and you can see them in the poop and or they can

Re: [Chihuahuas] heartworm meds

2013-08-05 Thread Peggy The Girls
I have read that a lot of the meds cannot be safely crushed. If your guy won t eat the pill, try putting it into a tiny piece of cooked chop meat, or roll a piece of liverwurst, or cheese and hide it in them. Some times mixing it in cottage cheese also disguises the smell and taste. Find one of

Re: [Chihuahuas] I just found out Gigi is food aggressive

2013-08-05 Thread Peggy The Girls
Is is possible that she could have fallen or banged her head and her head was sore and that is why she went to bite? To test for food aggression, put a couple of pieces of the chicken in dish and once she goes to eat it, try to take the dish away from her. If she growls or goes to bite, don't

Re: [Chihuahuas] Baylie's first vet visit...

2013-08-05 Thread Peggy The Girls
Does this mean that they did find other worms, but can't treat her because of her size? You said the cat also had watery stool so he should be tested and treated too for Coccidia. If he does have it, he won't get better on his own without the meds and then it will cost a lot more in vet fees to

[Chihuahuas] Gigi's Chi News: Tales of Hope

2013-08-04 Thread Peggy The Girls
A Senior Chihuahua Facing Euthanasia Finds a Home Things weren't looking good for Grandpa, until he met a man with a big heart Watch the video, link below. This is a story about second chances. The shelters in Southern California are overflowing with Chihuahuas and Pit Bulls.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: having my own CHi issues

2013-08-04 Thread Peggy The Girls
Gigi has always held it in all night. She sleeps 10hrs and doesn't budge. Even if I go out for 3-4 hours she still waits for me to put her on the papers. I think she does it on purpose because she know that I am not here to see what a good girl she is so she can get her treat. She is funny,

Re: [Chihuahuas] Uh oh..worms perhaps?

2013-08-04 Thread Peggy The Girls
Tape worm comes from fleas. A dog or cat has to ingest the flea. I think it takes about 7-10 days later and you can see them in the poop and or they can throw them up. The regular wormer that is given to puppies is for round worm. The Vet will need a fresh sample to check it out. If she has

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Uh oh..worms perhaps?

2013-08-04 Thread Peggy The Girls
frustrated!!! Will this pup be okay until we get her to the vet tomorrow? --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy The Girls phrpg5@... wrote: Tape worm comes from fleas. A dog or cat has to ingest the flea. I think it takes about 7-10 days later and you can see them in the poop and or they can

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Uh oh..worms perhaps?

2013-08-04 Thread Peggy The Girls
if it's something in my house. Ugh --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy The Girls phrpg5@... wrote: Yes she will be fine. Hopefully it is just the string. Also consider that if she had round worms last week, and then given the med, she may be passing them out. Only when the Vet puts the poop

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Uh oh..worms perhaps?

2013-08-04 Thread Peggy The Girls
, and they don't get along with other dogs later on in life. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Peggy The Girls Date: 8/4/2013 6:44:52 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Uh oh..worms perhaps? Yes she will be fine. Hopefully it is just the string. Also consider

[Chihuahuas] Royal Canin Sponsors Savage Bear Baiting Events

2013-08-03 Thread Peggy The Girls
Will sick and cruel people ever cease?..We can only pray. I hope this company looses millions in sales. I was looking at their line of foods and now they have many where the first ingredient is rice, or corn., and a couple have corn gluten as the second ingredient.That is worse

Re: [Chihuahuas] having my own CHi issues

2013-08-03 Thread Peggy The Girls
Gigi would prefer going outside, but because of the bad winters here that would be impossible, so I trained her for the pads which she didn't like, but likes the newspapers. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Mommabear7772004 Date: 8/3/2013 8:26:38 AM To:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Apology

2013-08-03 Thread Peggy The Girls
It's okay. Sometimes we over-worry too much. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: susiewh...@aol.com Date: 8/3/2013 8:44:15 AM To: chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Apology Perhaps suffer is a bit heavy. I just feel so bad for these little critters, they've

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: having my own CHi issues

2013-08-03 Thread Peggy The Girls
Where do you live Susie? It took me a while to figure out why Gigi wouldn't use them. She was a BYB and the only thing she felt comfortable with was newspapers because that's is all she ever had in her cage for so many years. Peggy ---Original Message--- From:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Night time..Oy Vey

2013-08-02 Thread Peggy The Girls
her, make her sick or kill her... --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy The Girls phrpg5@... wrote: Well considering that you gave her new food instead of giving it to her mixed in with her old food, she probably is having an upset tummy. Pick up a can of pure pumpkin tomorrow, that should

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Night time..Oy Vey

2013-08-02 Thread Peggy The Girls
That's what this group is for.to help and educate one and other on the care of their chi. Using the word 'suffer' for new owners is pretty stiff and unnecessary, but I do agree that anyone who wants a dog regardless of the breed should read up on the care and maintenance of the dog before

Re: [Chihuahuas] having my own CHi issues

2013-08-02 Thread Peggy The Girls
Even when you get an older dog they have to be retrained not to mark in their home. Both my dogs were adults as was others when I got them and they had to be housebroken. 9 out of 10 times when a dog isn't housebroken it is not the dogs fault, but rather the owner has sent the wrong signals to the

Re: [Chihuahuas] having my own CHi issues

2013-08-02 Thread Peggy The Girls
downstairs. Its big enough to fit a 10-15 pound dog. JD On Aug 2, 2013, at 12:42 PM, Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: Even when you get an older dog they have to be retrained not to mark in their home. Both my dogs were adults as was others when I got them and they had

Re: [Chihuahuas] More Chi questions

2013-08-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
It's a lot of stress for a new puppy to be away from mommy and her litter mates for the first couple of weeks. Yes chis are known for hypoglycemia due from stress. The best thing to give them is Nutra-Cal, it is loaded with electrolytes which they loose from the stress, which in turn lowers their

Re: [Chihuahuas] More Chi questions

2013-08-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
---Original Message--- From: Peggy The Girls Date: 8/1/2013 12:25:43 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] More Chi questions It's a lot of stress for a new puppy to be away from mommy and her litter mates for the first couple of weeks. Yes chis are known for hypoglycemia

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: More Chi questions

2013-08-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
. The house was clean and the pup was raised in a family atmosphere with kids and other dogs. I haven't taken her to the vet yet. Was hoping I didn't have to for a while. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy The Girls phrpg5@... wrote: It's a lot of stress for a new puppy to be away from mommy

Re: [Chihuahuas] Food ingredients..good or bad

2013-08-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
This looks good. Is this the puppy blend? Puppies need a higher protein and calcium content in order for them and their bones to grow strong. What is the protein, fat, and calorie content? Peggy ---Original Message--- From: leanneb65 Date: 8/1/2013 1:18:47 PM To:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: More Chi questions

2013-08-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
and get her a better quality food and some nutri-cal. I used to give that stuff to my ferrets a long time ago. Any suggestions on a good kibble food for her, one that does not require a small loan. Thanks! --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy The Girls phrpg5@ wrote: It's a lot

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: More Chi questions

2013-08-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
practicing marching in the band at the high school all this week and he was tired. Normally we all just play with her on the carpet or my king size bed but she is watched up there heavily. I will post a pic as soon as I figure out how. Leanne --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy The Girls phrpg5

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Food ingredients..good or bad

2013-08-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
for optimal development of your puppy's brain and vision, and omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to keep the skin and coat healthy and shiny. Protein: 32% Fat: 22% Calories: 3,995 kcal/kg (419 kcal/cup) Calculated ME Sizes Available: 6 lb., 18 lb., 40 lb. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy

Re: [Chihuahuas] Night time..Oy Vey

2013-08-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
Put her in another room or else you are training her that it is okay to put up a fuss and win her own way. Tell her it is night night, so she gets use to hearing the command. Give her a soft stuffed toy to cuddle with. An old remedy that works is putting in a clock that house a good sound of

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Night time..Oy Vey

2013-08-01 Thread Peggy The Girls
Well considering that you gave her new food instead of giving it to her mixed in with her old food, she probably is having an upset tummy. Pick up a can of pure pumpkin tomorrow, that should settle her tummy, and give her 1/4 tsp twice a day, for 3 days. And then add just a small amount of the

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pet Insurance

2013-07-31 Thread Peggy The Girls
I had insurance on 2 other dogs and said never again. It just may have been my personal experience, but I really believe that vet upped his price so he could collect the max from the insurance company, and I still had to pay out a lot for the balance, plus the 500.00 deductible and the monthly

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua weight chart

2013-07-31 Thread Peggy The Girls
That chart is only good if you know how much the chi weighed at birth as per the top line. Then it tells you how much the dog should weigh for each week after that. Problem is, it is not accurate at all. It is just a guess. You have to consider the the size and weight of the parents , and

[Chihuahuas] OT: NC Shelters Put on Short Leash

2013-07-29 Thread Peggy The Girls
Alarming loopholes in shelter laws makes you wonder what goes on in other states shelters. Peggy by Becky Baker--Editor http://ncfreepress.com/nc-animal-shelters-put-on-short-leash/ As an animal lover, I want to point out a bill that could have easily been overlooked that involved clarifying

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pic of Blue

2013-07-28 Thread Peggy The Girls
He is gorgeous! I don't know...but I kind of like Blue for him. I mean, how many chis do you know that are called Blue? So what is his story that he landed in a rescue? I never heard of Epic Transport, who are they and where did he come from? Peggy ---Original Message---

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pic of Blue

2013-07-28 Thread Peggy The Girls
HoneyB and Brutus Www.minpinrescue.org Www.chi-rescue.com Http://chihuahua.rescueme.org/Florida Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: He is gorgeous! I don't know...but I kind of like Blue for him. I mean, how many chis do you know that are called Blue? So what is his story that he

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pic of Blue

2013-07-28 Thread Peggy The Girls
Susan, I am curious, is the LH a male? Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Susanne Defoe Date: 7/28/2013 8:29:58 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Pic of Blue ALL of our Chi's that come to the shelter I volunteer for are fearful when they are

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pic of Blue [1 Attachment] ---Shelters

2013-07-28 Thread Peggy The Girls
included below] Yes, I am going to try to attach a picture. I am trying to remember, I think he was around 5 yrs old. Sue On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 8:35 PM, Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: Susan, I am curious, is the LH a male? Peggy ---Original Message--- From

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pic of Blue [1 Attachment] ---Shelters

2013-07-28 Thread Peggy The Girls
, 2013 at 9:16 PM, Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: Poor little guy, he looks so wide eyed and unsure, he can't understand why he is there. He is a handsome chi. It always seems that more males then females are surrendered. I sure hope he finds a home quick and that it is a forever home

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pic of Blue [1 Attachment] ---Shelters

2013-07-28 Thread Peggy The Girls
for in the winter is in FL on the gulf coast. We transport animals from GA and from Miami to the rescue in Sarasota. We have volunteer pilots that bring the animals down from GA which is way cool! Sue On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 10:00 PM, Peggy The Girls phr...@optimum.net wrote: Interesting

[Chihuahuas] Anyone in CA that can Save This One?

2013-07-25 Thread Peggy The Girls
I know this is a long shot since there are so many chis in the CA shelters, but am hoping someone can save this one, or forward to rescues there. They have her listed as a pom mix. She looks like a LH tri-colored chi to me maybe a chi-pom? I was told by someone else that she is only 7 pounds

Re: [Chihuahuas] TAKE AWAY BOYS

2013-07-24 Thread Peggy The Girls
I don't get it.but it's cute! Peggy ---Original Message--- From: abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net Date: 7/24/2013 1:17:23 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] TAKE AWAY BOYS attachment: Ardy_Tag3.gif

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