[Chihuahuas] Re: food?!?-DD

2006-03-19 Thread ntvlawher
Hi Katie, Its a stew of sorts that I make. I use basically fresh veggies and meat, with some brewers yeast (in the summer for flea guarding) or flax oil in the winter for dry skin. I generally try to prepare it as though I am preparing baby food; not too strong, not too much spice etc. You do

[Chihuahuas] Re: training woes

2006-03-19 Thread ntvlawher
Actually, Bleach does not contain ammonia. In fact, if mixed they form a highly dangerous fumes. Chlorine bleach is comprised of entirely different chemicals that ammonia is. Ammonia is comprised of Nitrogen and hydrogen, while bleach is comprised on chlorine and water. you are correct that

[Chihuahuas] Min chow help please

2006-03-19 Thread sweet_and_married_2005
I just got a min chow shes 5 yrs old and it seems shes set in her ways. one min. she growling and bitting you and a sec later she bugging you with her nose wantting attention. she does this with adults and children because we have both in the house. also the person i got her from kne

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Greenies

2006-03-19 Thread kaaterwaul
Here is the article on GREENIES.  I think it was CNN that broke that story in February.  My Sophie loved greenies but I stopped using them after the CNN report.   Katie   http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/02/14/dangerous.dogtreat/index.html " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join

Re: {SPAMFILTER} [Chihuahuas] Hello! New member here !

2006-03-19 Thread marsha
Hello! Welcome to the group and to the wonderful world of Chihuahuas! I am Marsha and I am owned by 5 chis right now (hoping and praying for a few more in a couple of months! ;-)' ) Post a pic of your little guy. Marsha - Original Message - From: "Mike -n- Shell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Clothing Swap-Bunny's new sweater!

2006-03-19 Thread marsha
  Absolutely adorable! Great job Linda! Marsha - Original Message - From: Stevie CB To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 2:53 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Clothing Swap-Bunny's new sweater! Hey all,Here is the picture of

[Chihuahuas] Re: New Puppy

2006-03-19 Thread Lacey
Congratulations! Hopefully you'll have much better luck with your new baby! ~Lacey In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Tosha Drye <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > After losing Xander to a liver shunt at 16 weeks. I have finally got a new puppy. The breeder has never contacted me. I took everyones

[Chihuahuas] Hello! New member here !

2006-03-19 Thread Mike -n- Shell
Hello Everyone! I am a new member and soon to be owned by a Chi! My very good friend is moving and she won't be able to take her little boy with her and she asked me if I wanted him and I said Yes behond the shadow of a doubt YES! I have never had a Chi before but have always wanted one and was

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: training woes

2006-03-19 Thread Tawnya
I would suggest NOT using anything with bleach…..bleach has ammonia which makes up part of our urine… we may actually perpetuate the issues by using bleach products….  I prefer nature’s miracle… comes highly recommended by vet and seems to work well… JMO   Tawnya Bowman  Better than

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: food?!?-DD

2006-03-19 Thread kaaterwaul
Hi   This is interesting to me.  What exactly do you mix that you then puree and cube?  If you already posted what it was, I apologize.   Thanks!! Katie " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " SPONSORED LINKS

Re: [Chihuahuas] I have a Q???

2006-03-19 Thread ROYALMISTYCREEKK
well we took her to the vet today and she is  1  1/2.lbs Jhanea, Duchess, Bella, Simba Duchess Page  "My Seizure alert dog "Duchess" Louisiana " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " SPONSORED LINKS

[Chihuahuas] Re: food?!?

2006-03-19 Thread ntvlawher
Although not everyone agrees with this aproach, or has the time to implement it, but I make my own dog food 'stew' and just add it to Nubi's nutrience holistic food. It is pretty basic, but provides greater access to fresh vegetables and meat that hasn't been processed. I puree it when its cooled

Re: [Chihuahuas] Allergy - Betty

2006-03-19 Thread Sandi
Then you need to see a different vet! There are allergy tests they can perform to find out exactly what he is allergic to, so you can help him!!! Sandi Spears --- Please help Rolie Polie Olie http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=4085603 Mastiff Hope Rescue www.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Fw: [animalloversgroup] FW: [AnimalAbuseNews] FYI - Previco...

2006-03-19 Thread kaaterwaul
Thank you, Marsha.  I've forwarded that to dog lovers I know that aren't on groups. katie " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " SPONSORED LINKS Breed charm dog italian

Re: [Chihuahuas] Dog Treats-Lin

2006-03-19 Thread kaaterwaul
Hi Lin   Chris, in our group, had a good suggestion for a chew.  I cannot remember that specific name of it though and one of the kinds is not good.  He will post the name, I'm sure, when he reads this.  I got some of these chews and of course Sophie will not eat them.  I'm going to keep a

Re: [Chihuahuas] New Harness Destroyed!!!

2006-03-19 Thread kaaterwaul
I wouldn't recommend not keeping something(a collar or harness) on a dog inside the house, etc. Patricia, your set up does sound very safe but I don't think some people's may be that safe.  I don't think dog collars should be used on chis.  Their tracheas are too fragile.  I use a harness

Re: [Chihuahuas] Allergy

2006-03-19 Thread kaaterwaul
Hi Betty   Yes, you really want to avoid using steroids if you can.  Of course, you don't want your dog itching though either.  I wouldn't want to be itchy!  Years and years ago I had a Lab with a skin condition and she was put on steroids.  Ok, this was so many years ago my parents were i

Re: [Chihuahuas] Dog Treats

2006-03-19 Thread Anna Hartge
First You have to be the alpha! That means your boss.  You have two 2yr olds.  Treat them as such.  Use a Squirt bottle.  If they start a fight YELL  a loud no and hit them with a stream of water.  Take the treat away for 5 minutes.  Hand theml their treats again and Repeat until they get the me