Re: [Chihuahuas] Sarcoptic Mange & Color Dilution Alopecia - Heather and Katie

2006-01-26 Thread Kay Lewis
Kim CDA is genetic,  the hair loss is only to the blue hair,  other hair on the dog is normal. Mange affects any and all parts of the dog.  I suggest a trip to the Vet, he can check the hair under a miscroscope. Kay Ronnie Kidder wrote: in my point of veiw its differents . take a pic of

Re: [Chihuahuas] Flint RIver Ranch - and support rescue!

2006-01-26 Thread Michelle LeCroy
I will be glad to use that # when I order from Flint River also.  My chis (both picky eaters) love their kibble.  I am going to try that cleaner also, thanks for the tip. MichelleSandi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just had to chime in and 2nd - Flint River Ranch!!! I am so pleased with them

Re: [Chihuahuas] Flint RIver Ranch - and support rescue!

2006-01-26 Thread Sandi
Thanks guys for ordering and helping rescue!!! I know I anytime I place an order for pet items I try to find if there is a rescue that it will benefit by ordering thru them. Most times there is! FRR has a lot of good treats too that I buy occasionally. But they are expensive, so I only get the

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sarcoptic Mange & Color Dilution Alopecia - Heather and Katie

2006-01-26 Thread chatty
Didn't someone also mention to check for thyroid problems? Years ago my blue-merle collie had trouble until the vet did bloodwork and found she needed thyroid medication - hers was the type where she didn't produce enough - can't recall but I think that type is hypo-thyroid, right? She gained weigh

[Chihuahuas] My Sentiments exactly _ Hope you enjoy

2006-01-26 Thread Marilyn J
If you don't want to be greeted with paws and swinging tails, don't come inside because dogs live here.   If you don't like the feel of a cold nose or wet tongue, don't come inside because dogs live here.   If you don't want to step over many scattered toys, don't come inside because dogs l

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food.....Katie

2006-01-26 Thread imkoogie
Hi Katie, I agree wholeheartedly with you! I also am older and was a vet tech when science diet was the only food that could be recommended and only vets sold it. The specialized formulas saved many lives by controling weight, etc. When my kitty had a liver problem (almost 20 yrs ago) he was

[Chihuahuas] Re: Flint RIver Ranch FOR KATIE

2006-01-26 Thread imkoogie
Hi Katie, If Sophie doesn't like those, may I suggest Royal Canin for chihuahuas. Harvey is very picky and he loves it. It is also denser and I like that they formulate it to help with chi problems such as bad teeth. Anyway, someone had suggested Pet Gold at one time. It is basically human f

Re: [Chihuahuas] My Sentiments exactly _ Hope you enjoy

2006-01-26 Thread Sasha Black
I loved itas soon as I can get shoveled out and get to Staples to buy some printer ink I will also print this one out.  Sasha in Upstate, New York.Marilyn J <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you don't want to be greeted with paws and swinging tails, don't come inside because do

Re: [Chihuahuas] pet strollers-Katie

2006-01-26 Thread Sasha Black
Hi Katie, That was the URL...I am waiting to hear back from the company.  I sent them a short note asking for a "snailmail" address for the company and if it was located inside the United States Of America.  As soon as I hear where they're located I will let you know too.  Thanks for sendin

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food.....Katie

2006-01-26 Thread kaaterwaul
lol, vicki I was a vet tech toolongg ago=)  I loved that job, but sadly,  the pay was not very good at that time... " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Chihuahuas" on the web.   To unsubscr

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Flint RIver Ranch FOR KATIE

2006-01-26 Thread kaaterwaul
Hi Vicki   I'm supposed to be getting a sample of the royal canin for chis in the mail.  AND I have a friend who is very into dog food, and he uses the Pet Gold for his bloodhound and swears by it.  Yep, I got Sophie a full bag and she wouldn't touch it, lol.  I'm not sure how the flint ri

[Chihuahuas] lol, I found this picture and caption on a web site

2006-01-26 Thread kaaterwaul
     It's water weight!  Tell anyone and I'll find you.   Here is the web site:  Chihuahua-Toy Breed Rescue and Retirement - We've rescued over 200 abandoned and abused dogs " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  V

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chis-one person dogs?

2006-01-26 Thread chatty
Bill, I don't think your Tico could have possibly found a better home. :) I clicked on his doggy profile and read about how you found him...for sale to tourists! Yipes! lol. I like the picture of him standing with one foot up - inside a house I think - it is as the bottom of his profile page. A ver

Re: [Chihuahuas] My puppy literaly bit me! And it was not play

2006-01-26 Thread Marilyn Holman
I've owned Many Chi's in the past years and only had one like that. It'bit at me   once.I know this sounds silly but  I bit her back and made it hurt (no blood) and the bitting quit.I have Seen some others like that. And with a GrandDaughter 3, 7 , and 12 they get use to kids right away,My 3 yr

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sarcoptic Mange & Color Dilution Alopecia - Heather and Katie

2006-01-26 Thread YOUNG0029
Thanks for the info, Kay!   My blue merle Aussie definitely has mange.  She was tested and is being treated.  I was just curious since I never heard of color dilution alopecia...very interesting.   Kim " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! "

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Flint RIver Ranch FOR KATIE

2006-01-26 Thread YOUNG0029
I have to agree.   I purchased a bag of the royal canin for Chihuahuas because I thought it was cute.  Ace has not eaten any other dry food that I've offered, but he seems to love this.  I mix it with ground beef or chicken and some vegetables.   Good Luck!   Kim " Lets talk about our

[Chihuahuas] A very special THANK YOU to Katie

2006-01-26 Thread Kay Lewis
I have to thank Katie here on the group. She responded to my request for help finding a "Son" for my husband. Katie put me in touch with her wonderful breeder of Sophie, and I can vouch that this breeder is very special. Unfortunately she had sold the little male I had wanted but she cont

Re: [Chihuahuas] Hi,

2006-01-26 Thread Marilyn Holman
SORRY I'm from Yukon , Canada. But i'll chat if you want [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marilyn   ronewuggie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm  in Louisiana is any-one from here? I'm looking for people in my state to talk too. Find your next car at Yahoo! Canada Autos " Lets talk about our wonderfu

Re: [Chihuahuas] more sweaters/Sheri

2006-01-26 Thread dobza
Sheri, I do not knit but there are some very nice knit patterns online. I will go look for some links for you. http://knitting.about.com/library/blmiscdogs.htm http://www.redlipstick.net/knit/chihswe.html http://www.karpstyles.com/catalog.html?category=Dog%20Sweaters  (these you have to buy)

[Chihuahuas] IM A NEWBIE

2006-01-26 Thread Tosha
hello everyone... im tosha and i live in KCMO(kansas city, mo) and im getting my first chi on feb 10th. Her name is paris, well for right now. im so excited!!! " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: