[Chihuahuas] A Quick Bath

2012-04-02 Thread jaybird616
I need to find some kitties to do this for our boys! Sue http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/02/cats-grooming-dogs-video_n_1387847.html Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ * Your

[Chihuahuas] Crate Agression

2012-02-28 Thread jaybird616
Hello, I am asking for advice about a problem we are having with Scout, our 4 year old Chi. He sleeps and rides in the car in a crate. When we go to get in the car he happily jumps in the car and goes right into his crate. I am able to close the door without any reaction from him. If anyone

[Chihuahuas] OT: Prayer Requests

2012-02-05 Thread jaybird616
Along the line of prayer requests; our 21 year old son got a job delivering pizzas(despite our pleading that he find a safer job) in CHI. He has already been mugged and had something thrown through a car window. He is working tonight and I just have to trust the Lord will protect him from the

[Chihuahuas] Long Coats

2012-01-17 Thread jaybird616
Hello, We adopted our long coat Chi, Scout, earlier this summer. He has very fine, silky hair that is a single coat. Although it is very shiny it can get a little frazzled looking at the ends. Do any of you have a favorite brush you like to use or a shampoo or rinse? Sue

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chassis is sick

2011-12-08 Thread jaybird616
AWwww, hope she feels better! Sue MI --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Beth Michl classy1ride@... wrote: The last couple days Chassis has had a cough. When I came home at lunch yesterday she had a coughing fit that just went on ! We were at the vets 1st thing this morning. I was really

[Chihuahuas] Re: I may be adopting a Pug X Italian Greyhound mix puppy

2011-12-08 Thread jaybird616
Aw... so cute! Sue --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Judy Moon judymoon@... wrote: image 1 She is 8 months old. I don't yet know her name. I think she and Becky would become great friends. Judy Moon, a prayer warrior in Christ's army May grace and spiritual peace be yours

[Chihuahuas] Re: Need some advice

2011-12-06 Thread jaybird616
Ditto what Judy said. Our Scout will piddle if we make a big deal of greeting him when we get home. We calmly get them out the door first and then pick them up to say hello. And never chastise him for the dribble. Sue MI --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Judy Moon judymoon@... wrote: Gwen,

[Chihuahuas] Re: OT: Smelly Litter Box

2011-12-05 Thread jaybird616
Thanks so much for all the input! I will go get some box liners, dump all the litter, wash the boxes with bleach solution and start over with Fresh Step litter. Should I gradually switch them over to the litter(combining a little of it with the kind they are using now first)? And, I will be

[Chihuahuas] Re: OT: Smelly Litter Box

2011-12-05 Thread jaybird616
OK, Now how do I keep my Chi's from eating out of the litter box, other than keeping it scooped? And, from what I've read the clay litter(Fresh Step) is worse for them to ingest than the corn based litter(World's Best). Does anyone have any input about this? I am such a DOG person!! Ha! Sue

[Chihuahuas] Re: Please Help. My Chi Needs a Home!

2011-12-03 Thread jaybird616
Stef, Talked with our daughter and she and her roommate might be interested in Gizmo if you still need to find a home for him. It would depend on if he would get along with her Chi, Nina. Can you email me privately at srde...@gmail.com? Thanks, Sue --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, stef481

[Chihuahuas] Re: Please Help. My Chi Needs a Home!

2011-12-02 Thread jaybird616
Hi Stef, Does Gizmo have any health issues? Our daughter is in Arlington, where are you? She already has a female Chi. I will pass the word on to her. I am assuming his pics are in the album Gizmo? Sue MI --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, stef481 stef481@... wrote: I have to find my two

[Chihuahuas] Re: No sausages here!!

2011-11-28 Thread jaybird616
Aw, sweet little lamb! We keep our boys lean also. Sue, MI --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Rebecca rebeccabate@... wrote: Here is a pic of Diego at 8 months. He is raw fed! Rebecca Sent from my iPhone Yahoo! Groups Links * To

[Chihuahuas] Re: Update on George, day 13 post-op

2011-11-28 Thread jaybird616
A. Poor George! Our little Nina had both knees done at one time and just had the incision up the front of each knee. She really had an easy time of it compared to your little guy! She always stood on her front legs to pee before the surgery so after the surgery she just walked around on

[Chihuahuas] Re: HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!

2011-11-23 Thread jaybird616
Great Post! Blessed Thanksgiving to all of you. Our daughter is coming home with her Chi so it will be a 3 Chi Thanksgiving. Our prodigal son is coming home too which is a blessing but will also add drama. Like you said, our Chi's give us such simple unconditional love. Be Blessed, Sue MI

[Chihuahuas] Re: HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!

2011-11-23 Thread jaybird616
Great Post! Blessed Thanksgiving to all of you. Our daughter is coming home with her Chi so it will be a 3 Chi Thanksgiving. Our prodigal son is coming home too which is a blessing but will also add drama. Like you said, our Chi's give us such simple unconditional love. Be Blessed, Sue MI

[Chihuahuas] Re: Fw: classy1r...@yahoo.com has shared: NeighborHound Watch: Chicken jerky treats made in China may be linked to kidney disease in dogs » DogHeirs | Improving Canine Health and Safety

2011-11-23 Thread jaybird616
I did find some at Petco made in US but they were gross and fatty looking. I settled for some made in Brazil. Sue MI --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Tee doxylover7557@... wrote: I thought CANYON CREEK (found them at Petsmart) were also made in the USAbut after researching a bit on the

[Chihuahuas] Re: FDA DOG TREATS WARNING

2011-11-19 Thread jaybird616
Our dogs love Chicken Jerky treats. I looked at Meijer in MI and Petco and Costco. All of the jerky they had was from China except for one brand. That jerky was from the US but was really fatty and gross looking. Does anyone have a good source for US chicken jerky? Sue MI --- In

[Chihuahuas] Re: (unknown)

2011-11-18 Thread jaybird616
Ditto. Sue MI --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Ann Banks abanks4132@... wrote: Some people just should not have pets nor children. Sorry for that sweet baby but now in good hands Ann sent from Ann's IPAD On Nov 17, 2011, at 11:48 PM, Crystal Thirion cthirion@... wrote: Ok so I

[Chihuahuas] Re: worried mama

2011-11-17 Thread jaybird616
Some people should be shot! Sue --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Tee doxylover7557@... wrote: I rescued a chi from craqigs list. The owner was psycho. She allowed this 3.5 pound chi to breed twice. Once with another chi that was 8 pounds, the other was a chinese crested at 9 pounds.

[Chihuahuas] Re: Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread jaybird616
One of our boys has watering eyes all the time. The vet said it is because he has big protruding eyes that probably dry out easily. Fortunately he is black so there is no staining. Our other boy does have problems with tear stains occasionally. I have found that giving him only distilled

[Chihuahuas] Re: Update on George

2011-11-15 Thread jaybird616
Aw. So glad he came through well. These little guys are pretty resilient! Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Sue MI --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Quinn wildbariwithspirit@... wrote: George is awake and resting comfortably. His little legs have bandages from the ankle to the hip.

[Chihuahuas] Re: Help with potty training in the cold

2011-11-11 Thread jaybird616
Hi Lynda, I have found with one of our boys that if I just let him out or carry him out and set him down, he just stands there shivering and looking pathetic. However, if I put a leash on him and walk him around the yard or down the street he knows I mean business and will go potty. Our other

[Chihuahuas] Re: Picture of Caramella

2011-11-08 Thread jaybird616
So cute and what a great name! sue --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, maryjane turner maryjane1@... wrote: She is beautiful… What a pretty girl… and she just looks so sweet… mj On Nov 8, 2011, at 3:04 PM, Beth Michl wrote: [Attachment(s) from Beth Michl included below] Okay

[Chihuahuas] Re: Microchiping

2011-11-07 Thread jaybird616
Both of our Chi's are. It is well worth it in case they ever get lost. The pain isn't any more then when they get a shot. We had a man come into the shelter today who just lost a Sheltie that had never been microchipped. His chances of finding her are way less for that reason. Sue MI --- In

[Chihuahuas] irritable bowel

2011-11-06 Thread jaybird616
Hello, Our long haired Chi, Scout, seems to be having occasional bouts of Irritable Bowel Syndrome(loose, mucous(y) stools). Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this and keep him regular? I am trying to rule out a food trigger. (I feed him Solid Gold kibble and a bit of Blue

[Chihuahuas] Re: Smidgen has taken a turn for the worst

2011-09-13 Thread jaybird616
So, so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers up for you and your situation. We had 2 furkids cross the Bridge in the last 2 years. Although they will never be replaced in our hearts, our 2 new boys are a comfort and bring light to our lives with their antics. I pray that as the grief eases,

[Chihuahuas] Re: Smidgen has taken a turn for the worst

2011-09-13 Thread jaybird616
Along the lines of this poem; When I took our baby, Ginger(16) for her final ride to the vet she just lay panting, looking quietly at me for the whole trip. Normally when we went to the vet she would be frantic, whining, panting and trying to climb all over me and the car. I think she was

[Chihuahuas] Re: Smidgen has taken a turn for the worst

2011-09-12 Thread jaybird616
A. Sent a prayer for you and your fur kids. Hopefully they will find the problem quickly! Sue --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Raven iceponygoddess@... wrote: Oh Beth...I am so sad. How old is Smidgen? What breed is your horse? Raven Lucy Molly Stella, the Girl Doggies

[Chihuahuas] Re: Please Pray for my Sister and my Brother

2011-08-29 Thread jaybird616
Praying for you and your family, Sue MI --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Joan Croft joan_croft@... wrote: Hi everyone, I found out today that my sister, Susie, has a problem with her heart. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go

[Chihuahuas] Re: Oreo chews her nails.

2011-07-23 Thread jaybird616
2 of our 3 Chi's chew their nails but it is usually in conjunction with cleaning out their ears. They use their paws like a Q-tip to clean their ears then lick off their paw and chew the nails a bit as a result. Our dainty girl seems obsessed by the hair between her back toes. she licks and

[Chihuahuas] Re: Monster

2011-07-07 Thread jaybird616
I googled the Buprenex and it appears to be a pretty strong narcotic painkiller. I know with humans(as a nurse) that respiratory depression is a valid concern if the dosage is too high. It can slow down breathing. I would be very careful with the dosage and just give it if you really feel he