[Chihuahuas] Re: Update on 100 chis MO/PM closing

2011-11-16 Thread Tee
Hi Gloria! Yes, I was supposed to get Cesar. He was supposed to get on a transport but mill owners left him behind the day he was to be transported. Every weekend I have been ready to drive down there to get him as I am coming from Springfield, Il and he is in Missouri. Then the news came about

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Update on 100 chis MO/PM closing

2011-11-16 Thread D M Robinson
*If my Dogs were up to date on their shots I would get him, you can always keep him away from the others till you make sure he is OK, My 4 are rescues, My Chug ( Chihuahua/Pug) Spike is from a Back yard breeder mistake who chained her in heat female Chihuahua outside and the male Pug next door

[Chihuahuas] Pee pee pads

2011-11-16 Thread SUSIEWHO48
Hospital and pharmacy supply places have pee pee pads. We used those for my invalid Mom and they work just fine for dogs. They are usually quite large but you can cut them in half. One dog I fostered preferred newspaper. I would put this on the pad. Also, I've seen them inTJ Maxx but

Re: [Chihuahuas] Pee pee pads

2011-11-16 Thread tracy meighan
Hi All, I have been buying my pee pads at the 99 cents only store. They have the packs of small ones which have 10 or the large ones that have 5 for, well, 99 cents! LOL I put newspaper under them because they are not leak proof! Then I just toss it on the trash. I have 2 chi's and they go on

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Update on 100 chis MO/PM closing

2011-11-16 Thread twopenns
I would get a second vet's opinion. That little dog deserves a chance, maybe a person who has no other dogs will give him a home. His photo touched me. Gloria -Original Message- From: Tee doxylover7...@yahoo.com To: Chihuahuas Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, Nov 16, 2011 6:24

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Update on 100 chis MO/PM closing

2011-11-16 Thread Judy Moon
I pretty much answered that question. I’ve brought two more dogs into my home. Owners of both were told about the Parvo and said the dogs were up to date on vaccinations. My vet saved Becky when she had Parvo. Knowledgeable vets. Should know that vaccinations are about 90% or maybe more

[Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Beth Michl
Does anyone have issue's with eye tears? Caramella constantly has teary eye's. It is clear, but it does cause stains. Is this normal? None of my other one's have it. Smidgen use to have a little tearing, but nothing like Caramella? Beth

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread NJ Love
Yes. Jácob's eyes water all the time. Clear tears, no infection. Vet checked for allergies (none) then told me there is nothing wrong. Some chihuahuas just do that. Nesa Jake in Abilene, TX. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Beth Michl
Well she is a Papillion, 6 months old. She did have kennel cough when I adopted her. My other Papillon doesn't have the tear issue at all.. From: NJ Love enjael...@yahoo.com To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com; classy1r...@yahoo.com

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Lynda
My Pug/Shihtzu tears constantly - she's always stained and damp - the groomer cleans it up very nicely - but she only needs her beauty shop appt every quarter.  My vet says I can use a damp warm wash cloth to wipe her face daily - but she hates that more than anything - so I do it

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Beth Michl
Hi Lynda, Caramella is a 6 month old Papillon. My other 3 year old male Pap doesn't have the tearing at all. My long coat chi dani my tiny chi chassis don't, but Chassis mom did when she was alive, but not as bad as Caramella. Little Chassis would always wash her mama's eyes for her every

[Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Lynda
Hello everyone...as you know Miss Charlotte came home to live at the Crittershack on Wednesday night.  She's doing great - It's been days now without an accident off the pee pads...sleeping good (and for 6 hours) in her crate (and she only cries a minute or two initially) - and her crate is

RE: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
Both Dolly Desi have been having that lately. I asked the vet when I took Dolly for her last vaccine. He said to give her a quarter of a 25 mg Benadryl every 8 hours. It is staining her fur a little. Desi has the streams of fluid, but it really doesn't leave a stain on him because he is

RE: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
I have used the squirt bottle with Dolly Desi. I did it about three times and after that if they saw the spray bottle in my hand they would stop doing whatever they were doing wrong. It is harmless, and it does work. It sounds like Charlotte is vying with Timmy to be the Alpha Dog in the

[Chihuahuas] I think I am back up and running

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
My laptop is home with a new hard drive. I had a little trouble loading my emails through the outlook connector, but this morning it worked. It is so much easier for me to be able to see everything in one place. I was just noticing..as I am trying to come out of this horrible

Re: [Chihuahuas] I think I am back up and running

2011-11-16 Thread Lynda
A it's good to have 'ye ole' computer back and running again - I feel so disconnected when I'm having computer problems... Whatever did we do in the days where we had to write letters!!! Lynda I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I would like to erase

RE: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Judy Moon
Since I rescue dogs abused, I never physically touch them for punishment. For over 30 years I’ve used a squirt of water to discipline them. It works very well. Judy Moon, a prayer warrior in Christ's army May grace and spiritual peace be yours from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus

Re: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Lynda
OK - so the spray bottle I will tryIf I had to guess on who's the alpha now - I wouldn't know what to say...it's so low key and normal in my house...maybe my 15 pound cat..?  LOL... Charlotte has tried to approach her - but Faelyn gives her a nice decent meow and Char just sits down and

Re: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Lynda
I have never needed to discipline with 'alpha' issues - since I've never had them - so knowing this squirt bottle might be the answer is comforting. I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I would like to erase I wish my book of life was written in

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Ann Banks
Mine have it and genetic defect...just take clean wet cloth and clean area. Ann sent from Ann's IPAD On Nov 16, 2011, at 1:06 PM, Beth Michl classy1r...@yahoo.com wrote: Does anyone have issue's with eye tears? Caramella constantly has teary eye's. It is clear, but it does cause stains. Is

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Ann Banks
Yes, mine do and I clean daily Ann sent from Ann's IPAD On Nov 16, 2011, at 1:48 PM, Lynda thecrittersh...@comcast.net wrote: My Pug/Shihtzu tears constantly - she's always stained and damp - the groomer cleans it up very nicely - but she only needs her beauty shop appt every quarter.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Ann Banks
I use a squirt bottle to train them to stay in yard. Back yard is fence d and front is not. sent from Ann's IPAD On Nov 16, 2011, at 3:19 PM, Lynda thecrittersh...@comcast.net wrote: I have never needed to discipline with 'alpha' issues - since I've never had them - so knowing this squirt

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Ann Banks
Angel eyes really hurt Chicos eyes sent from Ann's IPAD On Nov 16, 2011, at 2:48 PM, Joan Croft joan_cr...@hotmail.com wrote: Angel Eyes that is pretty much for white dogs that get the pink stain – but that is supposedly from a yeast or something. Let me know if you hear of anything

Re: [Chihuahuas] May I ask another question? (car seat)

2011-11-16 Thread Lynda
Anyone have any recommendations for a 'car seat' for a chi? I'd like one that sits 'up' so she can see out.. Thanks, (again) Lynda

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: TEE/Renee--100 chis MO/PM closing

2011-11-16 Thread Peggy The Girls
You didn't mention whether or not Cesar already had his shots for parvo, or whether he also became sick. If he is still okay by now then I doubt that he has parvo and can only assume that he was previously inoculated before the other puppy died. That would make him safe to adopt, as well as any

[Chihuahuas] (unknown) [2 Attachments]

2011-11-16 Thread Cindy Dawson
I have A Chihuahua. that is a day a way from her Due Date and I am A worryed Mama the male she Breed with is Biger then she is. has any one breed a female to a biger male is there a chance she will not beable to Deliver them becouse he was biger then she is or am I worry about nothing. this is

Re: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Raven
Get a spray bottle and give her a squirt when she starts to bully. Don't say anything, or make a noise, just squirt. Se if that gets her attention. She may start to think if she bullies the water will get her. Raven Lucy Stella Hazel, the Girl Doggies Huginn Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the

Re: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Lynda
Ah no words - I like that because I don't want her associating my voice with 'oh no she's yelling'!!  Thanks... I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I would like to erase I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Beth Michl
Joan, Caramelle has tan around her eye's and it is getting stained, so I will try and see if the Benadryl will help..BethFrom: Joan Croft joan_cr...@hotmail.comTo: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.comSent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:48 AMSubject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

Re: [Chihuahuas] (unknown)

2011-11-16 Thread Peggy The Girls
Cindy, have you had her to a Vet yet? The Vet will be able to determine whether the pups are too big for her to deliver on her own. If so, then a C is recommended. Only the Vet examine can tell you for sure. He may even have to take an exray and see of all the pups are positioned right and will be

Re: [Chihuahuas] (unknown)

2011-11-16 Thread Beth Michl
I would be very worried! she may need a C-section. I would have her x-ray and not take any chances, you could lose her and the babies. Beth From: Cindy Dawson countrycritter...@yahoo.com To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [Chihuahuas] (unknown)

2011-11-16 Thread D M Robinson
*And this is why I don't breed.[?]..LOL To much to worry about, don't know about male being bigger, so I'm sending some Prayers that she has her puppies just fine...and I hope you post pictures[?]* On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 4:23 PM, Cindy Dawson countrycritter...@yahoo.comwrote: **

Re: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread KH LeMarr
I have found out the water bottle is GREAT. One squirt w/ a NO is all it takes. I have used it for years w/my Dobes. All I have to do now is pick it up and them immediately STOP this misbehaving.    Kitty and the Canine Gang, Maxx, Jill, Baby and Bits Until one has loved an animal, part of

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Pam Dean
Yes, Bino, my white one has eyes tears. Causes staines on his little face.  I buy a solution that helps. From: NJ Love enjael...@yahoo.com To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com; classy1r...@yahoo.com classy1r...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread D M Robinson
*My Fawn Chihuahua has tear issues, he has bad stains, My black and silver Chug has tear issues but being black around his eyes you don't see the stains. * On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 1:06 PM, Beth Michl classy1r...@yahoo.com wrote: ** Does anyone have issue's with eye tears? Caramella

Re: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Pam Dean
Yes correct in whatever way you are comfortable.  But you are Alpha in the pack and your word is law.  If you say you will not tolerate discord in your pack they will listen.  If you don't, the problem will escalate. From: Lynda thecrittersh...@comcast.net To:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Update on 100 chis MO/PM closing

2011-11-16 Thread Pam Dean
I agree.  Everytime you bring another animal into your household, whether from a pet shop, owner, or rescue, or even meet one, you are exposing your animals to unknown issues.  Nothing is completely safe.  If your animals are vaccinated, you have done the best you can. This dog deserves a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread D M Robinson
*My Female Chihuahua is mean when she wants to be, she is 9 pounds, she will attack Winkee, he's a Senior and Only 5 lbs, he will fight back, she attacks Spike,My Chug, he is 22 pounds, he ignores her and she attacks Pudge, my 28 pound Pug, he walks away, I grab her up, scold her and put her in

Re: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Pam Dean
Well I have a 3 lb Chi and a 6 lb chi and a 22 lb Jack.  Yeah the 3 lb Chi thin ks he is alpha.  But I don't encourage it or tolerate any growling or fighting.  They know Mommy always has the last word..kind of like my husband lol From: Lynda

Re: [Chihuahuas] (unknown)

2011-11-16 Thread KH LeMarr
What titles do the chi's hold? Kitty and the Canine Gang, Maxx, Jill, Baby and Bits Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened. Anatoe France From: Cindy Dawson countrycritter...@yahoo.com To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com

[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] George day 2 postop

2011-11-16 Thread Quinn
George is home and doing ok. He is restless and whimpering when he tries to move. I have been carrying him outside to go potty and he stood on his own for a few minutes today, yay George!! He is a little grumpy with his sister. Ready for his pain to be gone, so hard to see him this way.

RE: [Chihuahuas] I think I am back up and running

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
I know. I have a very good desktop computer in the front bedroom, but I cannot hear Dolly Desi barking to come in or otherwise. The keyboard is different, and it just doesn’t feel right. I wasn’t able to get Outlook up and running on that. I thought it was because I had so many emails

RE: [Chihuahuas] Disciplining a baby

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
Well, if everything is so calm in your house before Charlotte, maybe she was the alpha where she was from. My vet said there always has to be an alpha…not sure if that is an alpha of dog and a alpha of cat, or an alpha of both. I think cats like water much more than dogs. I have seen many

RE: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
From what I know, you put a couple drops in the water bowl. Did you put it in his eyes? I didn’t know that there was an angel eyes product that you put in the eyes. From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ann Banks Sent: Wednesday, November 16,

RE: [Chihuahuas] May I ask another question? (car seat)

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
The one that I have for Dolly Desi is big enough for two…and has two built in leads to attach to a harness.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solvit-62293-Pet-Booster-Seat-Deluxe-Extra-Large-/180729310207?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

RE: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
Yes. I just noticed that Dolly’s eyes are having a stain. At first I thought it was just wet, but it is actually turning dark. This year has been hard on both of them with watering eyes. I was concerned so when I took her for her vaccine, the vet said it is just allergies and give them

Re: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Nancy
From their web site:Suggestions on How to Administer Angels’ Eyes® Most of our customers have told us the easiest way to administer Angels’ Eyes is to add the recommended weight dosage directly into their pet’s food once daily. Some people use it as a treat

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
Dolly Desi get only distilled water. I really don’t want to use the Angel Eyes other…and from what I remember from reading about it a couple years ago, the tears of breeds such as Maltese, Shih Tzu, etc. have some sort of bacteria or yeast in their tears and that is why the tears stain that

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Susanne Defoe
I just sprinkle it over his food and he gobbles it up! Sue On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 10:32 PM, Joan Croft joan_cr...@hotmail.com wrote: ** Dolly Desi get only distilled water. I really don’t want to use the Angel Eyes other…and from what I remember from reading about it a couple years ago,

RE: [Chihuahuas] George day 2 postop

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
One thing to watch for once the bandages come off. I learned this from experience: Desi sat and guarded Dolly all day long. If I took off her e-collar I would watch and she didn't go to lick or anything and then if she did, or if I had to go out of the room, I would put it back on. Well.one day

RE: [Chihuahuas] Eye tears?

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
Thank you. The syringe would have to be the last resort…because then she will fight it. But if I do the little bit of canned food with the pumpkin and the tears powder she would probably eat it all. From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nancy

[Chihuahuas] worryed Mom

2011-11-16 Thread Cindy Dawson
I have called the vet he Said just watch her temp when it drop down to 98 she going in to laber this is her first and last litter. and they can go a little past there due date. so I am just watching her and I got the Vet on speed dile. I will post Pitcher when they come, thank you for your help.

Re: [Chihuahuas] George day 2 postop

2011-11-16 Thread Lynda
Glad to hear he is doing okwhat sort of pain mess did he get? Sent from Lynda's iPad On Nov 16, 2011, at 9:15 PM, Quinn wildbariwithspi...@yahoo.com wrote: George is home and doing ok. He is restless and whimpering when he tries to move. I have been carrying him outside to go potty and

Re: [Chihuahuas] May I ask another question? (car seat)

2011-11-16 Thread Lynda
Thanks Joan-that is the one I was looking at but I believe a little smaller, same brand color. What sort of bottom does it have? Sent from Lynda's iPad On Nov 16, 2011, at 9:44 PM, Joan Croft joan_cr...@hotmail.com wrote: The one that I have for Dolly Desi is big enough for two…and has two

Re: [Chihuahuas] George day 2 postop

2011-11-16 Thread Webville Lady
I am so glad to read George is doing well. Hugs, Linda From: Quinn wildbariwithspi...@yahoo.com To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 6:15 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] George day 2 postop   George is home and doing ok. He is

Re: [Chihuahuas] May I ask another question? (car seat)

2011-11-16 Thread Joan Croft
It has a sturdy bottom. I always put a blanket or fleece throw in the bottom. There is a sturdy piece that goes from the booster seat to the car's seat. As I remember there are some metal pieces that provide the bottom support. I don't know if the smaller one has two leads. Sent via my Samsung