Re: [Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread marsha
  That is why I LOVE the pet wipes (bless the person who invented them! lol). They take away the smells and the dirt on the top of the coat, ect., while leaving behind the needed stuff. Marsha - Original Message - From: Kershena Calongne To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread marsha
  baths may actually worsen the condition. Chis have really dry skin, and as we all know, dry skin itches. Every time you bathe your chi, you are taking the oils that moisturize his skin, out of his hair. Sometimes their skin can get so dry that hair falls out. A lot of vets who are not rea

Re: {SPAMFILTER} [Chihuahuas] Re: LAUREN AND CHI CHI !!!

2005-12-20 Thread dobza
I am glad your baby didnt have any pain. I sometimes wonder if the vet we had at the time could have been at fault. Rocky - Original Message - From: Kershena Calongne To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 10:05 PM Subject: Re: {SPAMFILTE

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Chi's "Special Day" haha aww

2005-12-20 Thread Kershena Calongne
Good luck and Merry Christmas! Shena.laurenschwartz2003 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey, I have not posted on here in a while. So I read alot about people kenneling their chis at night. But I like my Chi Chi to sleep in bed with me. I was worried when I first got him that he might "wet th

Re: [Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread Kershena Calongne
I give my chi a bath about every 2 months. Unless he is filthy or something like that. He hates baths but he gets kinda smelly if he does not get his bath. I know about the oils in their skin but Remy has never had a skin problem at all so he will continue getting his baths. Shena.marsha <[EMAIL

Re: {SPAMFILTER} [Chihuahuas] Re: LAUREN AND CHI CHI !!!

2005-12-20 Thread Kershena Calongne
I had Remy fixed because neither of his testicles dropped. We did not have any problems at all. We had to run from a Hurricane the next day and he had no problems in the car or for the 20 hour drive. He had the stiches that disolved, again no problem. I am glad of that too. I would have felt so

[Chihuahuas] Important Customer Alert: Recall of Diamond Pet Foods - 12/20/05

2005-12-20 Thread Kelly L
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Re: {SPAMFILTER} [Chihuahuas] Re: LAUREN AND CHI CHI !!!

2005-12-20 Thread dobza
I had a little mixed breed dog (part Yorkie/Pom) who had that problem. The surgery was very hard on him. The condition is called cryptorchid (spelling as it sounds cause I dont know how to spell it). He was so sore for almost a week he would just stand and shake. I felt so sorry for him. H

Re: [Chihuahuas] Zoey's Vet Visit

2005-12-20 Thread MICHAEL WILLIAMS RODD
I saw all the pics and I can't recovery my self yet!! What a beautiful and cutie chi you have! Thank you for the pics. Michael."Heather Thompson, Setareh Westies" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> escribió:    Well Zoey went and met her Grandpa/Vet today.  As well as he

RE: [Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread Patricia Hurteau
Title: AOL Email It is interesting, I have only given Trinity one bath since we got her almost 9 months ago.  She is a short hair fawn.  Her coat is so perfect.  I think over bathing does reduce the natural oils.  I have petted other short hairs that felt coarse and stiff. ~Patricia  

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Does your little friend burrow under the covers? He loves that!

2005-12-20 Thread Patricia Hurteau
Lacey, I could have written your exact post, right down to the electric blanket set on low.  LOL.  I find myself giving Trinity a little nudge with my foot just to make sure that she stirs a little bit and then I can go back to sleep knowing she is breathing.  But that is were she loves t

Re: [Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread Betty Stewart
  I wouldn't use baby bath on a chi puppy...may an older one, but not a puppy. As a general rule, chis should not be bathed more than twice a year as a routine and otherwise only when absolutely necessary. Chi coats excrete an oil that protects their naturally dry skin. Bathing gets r

Re: {SPAMFILTER} [Chihuahuas] Re: LAUREN AND CHI CHI !!!

2005-12-20 Thread marsha
a non descended Testicle. Anyone else ever had that problem. That's another one that chis seem to be prone to. Usually, it isn't much of a medical problem, but I had one chi that had that and he had to be neutered simply because the testicle was pushing against his stomache and preventing him from

Re: [Chihuahuas] Here's Zoey!!!!

2005-12-20 Thread marsha
  Zoey is so adorable. How old is he? Marsha   - Original Message - From: Heather Thompson, Setareh Westies To: undisclosed-recipients Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 2:28 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Here's Zoey

Re: [Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread kaaterwaul
Title: AOL Email That's interesting, Marsha.  I didn't know about the 2xs a year bathing.  Nice to know!   Happy Holidays~   Katie " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " SPONSORED LINKS

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Male or female

2005-12-20 Thread Betty Stewart
  Well, spaying doesn't work well for a breeder. lol. I breed Chihuahuas and have for many years. I got Dinah to breed because I wanted to introduce a long haired gene into my line of short haired chis. :-) MarshaNo it sure wouldn't. I'd love to be a breeder except for one little

Re: [Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread marsha
  I wouldn't use baby bath on a chi puppy...may an older one, but not a puppy. As a general rule, chis should not be bathed more than twice a year as a routine and otherwise only when absolutely necessary. Chi coats excrete an oil that protects their naturally dry skin. Bathing gets rid of

Re: [Chihuahuas] I LOVE this chihuahua group!!!

2005-12-20 Thread marsha
  Dogs as we know them are descendants of wolves. Wolves are pack animals, thus so are our domestic dogs. Any time there is a pack or a group of any species, even humans, there must be a leader or a boss to take control of things. In dogs, this boss is called the Alpha. Usually, the Alpha i

Re: [Chihuahuas] I Need Help!

2005-12-20 Thread marsha
  As a training method, you can put pennies in a small can to rattle when a pup is misbehaving. The startling sound not only temporarily distracts them from the behavior, but they learn to associate that "scary, displeasing" sound with bad behavior. It is sorta like a poor man's version of

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Male or female

2005-12-20 Thread marsha
  Well, spaying doesn't work well for a breeder. lol. I breed Chihuahuas and have for many years. I got Dinah to breed because I wanted to introduce a long haired gene into my line of short haired chis. :-) Marsha   - Original Message - From: Betty Stewart To: Chihuahu

Re: [Chihuahuas] I LOVE this chihuahua group!!!

2005-12-20 Thread marsha
I agree as well. I am also on another chi group for breeders and have referred many new members from this group to that one as well when they have questions about breeding. That group is a very knowledgeable group and has great advice and can answer some very difficult questions. However, it is a

[Chihuahuas] Re: LAUREN AND CHI CHI !!!

2005-12-20 Thread laurenschwartz2003
Thank you for your concern. But yes, I did ask my vet if it would be okay for me to give him the pet ease pill before i did. And the surgery went fine. Exept they had to cut two seperate places because one testicle did not drop all the way. He is still a little dazed out but doing great. <3 Lau

Re: [Chihuahuas] Question

2005-12-20 Thread WilowHeart
What kind of Chi mix is he?.How old is he?    *May God Smile at You Today***Prayers go up, Blessings come down*Believe*** " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " SPONSORED LINKS B

Re: [Chihuahuas] Here's Zoey!!!!

2005-12-20 Thread Sheri
Congrats on your very cute little girl!Sheri ~n~ LilyBelle http://www.dogster.com/?199022 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahuameetup/  __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: [Chihuahuas] Here's Zoey!!!!

2005-12-20 Thread WilowHeart
Zoey is Sooo cute...I remember when Miss Stella was that tiny! Gosh,that was just a few weeks ago too!How old is Zoey now??   *May God Smile at You Today***Prayers go up, Blessings come down*Believe*** " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Jo

Re: [Chihuahuas] Here's Zoey!!!!

2005-12-20 Thread tnsalp
She is a doll     Tonya " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Chihuahuas" on the web.   To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Your use of Yahoo! Groups

RE: [Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread nonnie
Title: Message it works for the punk.. for Darla I use good smelling dog shampoo partial to the orange blossom scent or the coconut ones.    Nonnie & the Pampered Punk & Darla -Original Message-From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Will

RE: [Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread William Faulds
Hello Nonnie:  We also use Johnsons Baby Shampoo on our three Chihuahuas.  We've found it to be gentle on eyes and skin.   Bill Fauldsnonnie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't know about for a puppy, but when I give the Punk a bath he gets bathed in Johnsons Baby Shampoo.  Actually, I tak

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Does your little friend burrow under the covers? He loves that!

2005-12-20 Thread Sheri
I must let Lily sleep in my bed or else.   She will wake me up every hour on the hour whining untill I pick her up and put her under the covers.    She is so spoiled rotten.  Now that she is shedding a lot I don't really want her to sleep with me but I don't have much of a choice!Sheri ~n~ LilyB

Re: [Chihuahuas] I LOVE this chihuahua group!!!

2005-12-20 Thread MICHAEL WILLIAMS RODD
Well, I'm agree with everybody, this is the coolest group of the world!! Happy Holidays to everyone! Michael.[EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: I agree, Lacey!  This is an extra nice group.    ~Happy Holidays~   Katie =)__

RE: [Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread nonnie
Title: Message I don't know about for a puppy, but when I give the Punk a bath he gets bathed in Johnsons Baby Shampoo.  Actually, I take him in my arms into the shower with me.   Nonnie -Original Message-From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

[Chihuahuas] Re: question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread Lacey
Actually you should bathe her in a puppy shampoo. A dogs ph is different from humans so people shampoo could irritate her skin. Vet Solutions puts out a great Oatmeal and aloe shampoo and conditioner that smells great. ~Lacey In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Susana M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

[Chihuahuas] question abd bathing...

2005-12-20 Thread Susana M
I was told that the best thing to wash chihuahua in is baby bath. I was wondering if this true and if so could i use the lavender baby bath? Its in the purple bottle. It smells so good. I love that smell. Twos is only 9 1/2 weeks. __Do You Yahoo!?T

[Chihuahuas] Re: Question

2005-12-20 Thread Lacey
Is he aggressive over the food with you too? or just other dogs? ~Lacey In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Regina Hasty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have a chihuahua mix who guards the food. He is just right in his > weight and no worms so why does he guard the food. He wont let anyone

Re: [Chihuahuas] New poll for Chihuahuas

2005-12-20 Thread Susana M
I did also. I thought that maybe i was just understanding it wrong. ha ha[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi   For the polls you just need to go the groups.yahoo.com.  Then go to our Chi group and then to the poll section.   I was kind of laughing when I answered the poll that I was

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Potty Training

2005-12-20 Thread Stevie CB
My Chi screamed bloody murder the first few times she was cratedthey all do I thinkShe absolutely LOVES her kennel now...But as her Momma I had to be tough and SHOW her whats good for her. Let her scream...even spritz her with water...She will settle down and before you know it, you

Re: [Chihuahuas] Question

2005-12-20 Thread Melissa H
Because he doesn't eat the food, and he allows you to take it away when he does this, it sounds more like a dominance issue than being about the actual food.  This is most likely his attempt at establishing his place in the 'pack' so I would try addressing that as the issue first.  Best of l

[Chihuahuas] Question

2005-12-20 Thread Regina Hasty
I have a chihuahua mix who guards the food. He is just right in his weight and no worms so why does he guard the food. He wont let anyone eat when he lays there and he doesnt eat it either though. I have had him about 4 weeks now and am redirecting him or taking the food bowl away. Any sugg

Re: [Chihuahuas] New poll for Chihuahuas

2005-12-20 Thread kaaterwaul
Title: AOL Email Hi   For the polls you just need to go the groups.yahoo.com.  Then go to our Chi group and then to the poll section.   I was kind of laughing when I answered the poll that I was a female.  After I answered, the

RE: [Chihuahuas] I LOVE this chihuahua group!!!

2005-12-20 Thread Tracey Shumaker
OK, I am new at this breeding stuff, I am curious-What is a alpha dog?   Tracey   From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tracey Shumaker Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 8:25 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas]

Re: [Chihuahuas] New poll for Chihuahuas

2005-12-20 Thread Michelle LeCroy
femaleToccora Chisholm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:FemaleChihuahuas@yahoogroups.com wrote: Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the Chihuahuas group:I'm curious, My fellow Chihuahua companions: Are you male or female?   o female   o male To vote, please visit the following

RE: [Chihuahuas] I LOVE this chihuahua group!!!

2005-12-20 Thread Tracey Shumaker
I agree with Lacey too!  This is a wonderful group!   Tracey   From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lacey Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 3:59 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] I LOVE this chihuahua group!!!

Re: [Chihuahuas] I LOVE this chihuahua group!!!

2005-12-20 Thread Susana M
aww that so sweet... i agree this group is awsome...Lacey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just wanted to tell you all how much I enjoy this group and your company. I'm also on another chi group that I just recently unsubscribed to because of all the bashing (the usual over the "right" food, training

Re: [Chihuahuas] I Need Help!

2005-12-20 Thread Susana M
what does the pennies in the can do?marsha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   I have on occasion had to use a rolled up newspaper and give a swat, but not as a training method...only when one of them is doing something they already know better than to do and are ignoring my commands to stop.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re:Weight Chart

2005-12-20 Thread kaaterwaul
Title: AOL Email Here ya go, Tonya.   Chihuahua weight chart " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " SPONSORED LINKS Breed charm dog italian

[Chihuahuas] Re:Weight Chart

2005-12-20 Thread tnsalp
Where can you find the weight chart?   Tonya " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " SPONSORED LINKS Breed charm dog italian Dog breed gift

Re: [Chihuahuas] Does your little friend burrow under the covers? He loves that!

2005-12-20 Thread Lee Ann Hoy
Yes.  All of mine love it.  They get under the covers and curl up all around me.  When my oldest daughter spends the night I loose 2 of them for they love her to death and so sleep in her room. Lee ann[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 12/19/2005 12:38:11 P.M. Pacific Standard T

Re: [Chihuahuas] New poll for Chihuahuas

2005-12-20 Thread Toccora Chisholm
FemaleChihuahuas@yahoogroups.com wrote: Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the Chihuahuas group:I'm curious, My fellow Chihuahua companions: Are you male or female?   o female   o male To vote, please visit the following web page:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/sur

Re: [Chihuahuas] Does your little friend burrow under the covers? He loves th...

2005-12-20 Thread tnsalp
Kiki and Ella love to be under the covers.  With Coco it just depends, sometimes he does, sometimes he would rather be on top of the covers, probably to make a quick get a way to the food bowl.      Tonya " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! "

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Male or female

2005-12-20 Thread Betty Stewart
When we got Dinah,she was in heat the day we brought her homeand it has been pure war eversince   I hope they all settle down and get along again soon. Chance is neutered and if I get a female I will have her spayed. I've had female dogs before that I didn't have spayed (due to lack of

Re: [Chihuahuas] I LOVE this chihuahua group!!!

2005-12-20 Thread kaaterwaul
Title: AOL Email I agree, Lacey!  This is an extra nice group.    ~Happy Holidays~   Katie =) " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Chihua

[Chihuahuas] I LOVE this chihuahua group!!!

2005-12-20 Thread Lacey
Just wanted to tell you all how much I enjoy this group and your company. I'm also on another chi group that I just recently unsubscribed to because of all the bashing (the usual over the "right" food, training, having kids and chis, etc). I'm a member of an english bulldog group as well that d

[Chihuahuas] Re: Miss Stella's Dr. visit

2005-12-20 Thread Lacey
Sorry, I read on and saw that she is 11 weeks. The chi weight chart shows her going 4.5 pounds. Same size as my Fifi. I love her size, still very small and easy to carry around, but a little sturdier. ~Lacey In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Lacey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Wow, almost 2 p

[Chihuahuas] Re: LAUREN AND CHI CHI !!!

2005-12-20 Thread Lacey
*Hopefully you get this before taking Chi Chi to the doctor.* I would make sure to ask the vet about using the petease, especially before being neutered. He may not do the surgery since there will be something in Chi Chi's tummy (especially being a type of drug). Good luck to Chi Chi. ~Lacey

[Chihuahuas] Re: Miss Stella's Dr. visit

2005-12-20 Thread Lacey
Wow, almost 2 pounds...lol. How old is she now? ~Lacey In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Hi everyone!!! > > Miss Stella had her 2nd Vet check-up todayShe got her 2nd set of shots > and some stuff put up her nose, she also got her nails clipped while she was

[Chihuahuas] Re: Does your little friend burrow under the covers? He loves that!

2005-12-20 Thread Lacey
Fifi likes to sleep under the covers too. It makes me very nervous though...lol. I'm afraid she's gonna get too hot and not be able to find her way out (being that she is inbetween dh and I). I also use an electric blanket (on low setting) at night. I'm such a dork, but I'm paranoid that she is