HEY ANN - why does your vet feel it necessary to do a heartworm check every year if your pups are on it all year long? (do you live in a high risk area?)
(just curious....I work at a vet's office - as long as your dog is on it year 'round - testing is done every other year on an adult dog at our hospital ). I always like to hear the reasons/opinions of other vets and their procedures. Thanks, Lynda "I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I would like to erase" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Banks" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 8:59:58 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... What kind of heart worm stuff does she eat? My boys take a pill once every month called Intercepter for heartwormsl and other parasites.They gechecked for heart worms once a year. Ann sent from Ann's IPAD On Jan 18, 2012, at 8:35 PM, " [email protected] " < [email protected] > wrote: Oh no, don't see the bones. Can sure feel them though! I just had her at the vet getting weighed and nails trimmed. I was a little nervous about her slim build, but apparently they didn't. She's getting her heart worm stuff... And had all her shots and worming. Took nearly the whole 6 months for shots and stuff She is good about her shots. Takes her 2 days to eat the heart worm stuff. She isn't fond of it. Her biggest problem is that she doesn't 'lead', but she's great if she does the leading! Ardy <Celtic_Harp.gif> -------Original Message------- From: Peggy & The Girls Date: 1/18/2012 3:56:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... Ardy, are you saying that you can see the bones on her back? Can you see her hip bones on her back too? You shouldn't be able to see the bones, but just feel them. If that is the case, then she is very underweight. Have you taken a sample of her stool to the Vet and checked for worms? There are worms that they get and you can not see them in the stool, so a fecal test is important. Also, has she been test for Heart Worm? That's a blood test, and it must be done before given heart-worm meds. Since she is a puppy, she is very susceptible to worms. Another thing that could cause underweight is a under active thyroid. I know you want her small, LOL, but I don't think you want bones, LOL! <18294R~11.GIF> -------Original Message------- From: [email protected] Date: 1/18/2012 2:25:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... Right now she is kind of skinny... Backbone is a ridge. But, she eats all she wants, so maybe that's just her build. I sure am nuts over her! As I think a few of you are nuts over yours!!!! Gosh, now I'm glad to have a short haired dog since I can't think of anything I'd less rather do than trim rear ends! Ardy <Celtic_Harp12.gif> -------Original Message------- From: Pam Dean Date: 1/18/2012 6:19:40 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... I dont think she will get much bigger..I have had a few tinies..got to love em..Bino is six years old now and he is pretty consistent with his weight..actually weighing exactly the same for three years now. I would say she will fill in a bit as she matures but probably wont get much over 3 1/2. Of course I am very strict with the food on my dogs..no people food..and measuring quantity. I think it is so sad to see little obese chihuahuas that look like sausages on stubby legs. As a breed they have such beautiful bone structure..shame to cover it with fat rolls. From: " [email protected] " < [email protected] > To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... <Animation22123.gif> Thanks! That sort of gives me an idea... Ardy <Celtic_Harp234.gif> -------Original Message------- From: Lynda Date: 1/17/2012 9:56:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... nothing scientific - just something fun to look at - contemplate 'how big will my chi be'.... http://lovethechihuahua.com/index.php/chihuahua-dog-breed/chihuahua-puppy-growth-chart Creations By: Kathy Woodcock Made for Ardy Jan 12 <Image61345.jpg>
