[Chihuahuas] AWWW!!!

2007-04-13 Thread kperdue07
Okay, if any of you spend as much time as I do online, you've probably seen this, but I just ran across it and I almost died! Patches was laying on my pillow licking my hand with his eyes up and watching my computer screen. It was s cute! I hope y'all enjoy this! Please let me know:) Katie h

[Chihuahuas] Little Chi URGENT in South Ga. Please contact email address in post.

2007-04-13 Thread **
There is a VERY cute Cream colored Chihuahua at the Moultrie HS April 13 2007 at 8:58 PM with a wonderful disposition. I did not list the little guy cuz his 5 days were not up. Come Monday he will be able to be li

Re: [Chihuahuas] How do you balance your busy life with your dogs?

2007-04-13 Thread marsha
I currently have 7 chis in my house. With that many, it is impossible to spend one on one time like I would like to, so what I normally do is rotate "days" between the dogs. Sometimes I get a weekday I can use, but I always have Saturday and Sundayon these days, I take ONE chi with me where

Re: [Chihuahuas] Oldie Newbie I have a Tinkerbell too or would that be two or maybe three ;)

2007-04-13 Thread marsha
LOL! You pic descriptions crack me up! Marsha - Original Message - From: Phylis Forsch To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 12:15 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Oldie Newbie I have a Tinkerbell too or would that be two or maybe three ;) Precious and Tinkerbe

Re: [Chihuahuas] Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread marsha
that is a lot closer to the spelling than I could ever get anyhow!! lol. With all my years in chis, you would think by now I would be able to spell that, as well as hypoglycemia (which I just learned to spell!! lol) and the sugar substitute stuff...I still can't spell!! I am the worlds worst sp

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering

2007-04-13 Thread marsha
I just wanted to clarify (so I don't look totally stupid, lol) when I said stomach...I didn't mean the actual stomach as in the organ where food is stored...lol...I just meant stomach like belly or underside or whatevermy general term for the whole area, lol Marsha - Original Messag

Re: [Chihuahuas] Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread Stefanie Brannan
Why does she need knee surgery? Does she have Luxated Patellas? Usually, vets will rate the luxation of the knee, ex. 1 2 3, ect. I think that most vets will wait for surgery if the knees get so bad that the dog cannot function. Most will tell you to keep an eye on the dog as he/she ages an

Re: [Chihuahuas] Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread Mandy F.
Ah, okay. My mom's Bull Terrier (also named Zoey) had the same problem. Dogs are amazing animals, the way they heal and how quick they are to get up again. Having the surgery now will probably be better than later. We had a bad experience with dog surgeons, so definatly ask around or even inter

Re: [Chihuahuas] Crate for Tinkerbell

2007-04-13 Thread cmb
That is exactly why she is like she is. When you don't give a dog independance they become to attatched to thier human. I know that from experience. cmb __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail

[Chihuahuas] Re: snorting.....

2007-04-13 Thread noellebachand
oh never harness all the way !!! Thanks, Noelle --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > sorry to post again but could something be stuck in his throat? a little bone or foreign matter? > please do not collar him also > good luck > > best, > michelle and henry > in the beautiful

[Chihuahuas] Re: snorting.....

2007-04-13 Thread noellebachand
It was more like snorting. It is not kennel cough b/c he has had his vaccine for that In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Melanie Ayers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > could also be allergies or uri. was it coughing or was it nasal snorting? > melanie > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jessica Woli

RE: [Chihuahuas] Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread e Bloise
My chi Lupita had surgery in her left rear knee at about the same age as Zoey. She limped for a few days, but then she slowly started using it again. The hair is another story, it took almost a year for her hair to grow back, she looked as if she had a chicken leg! The younger they are the better

Re: [Chihuahuas] Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread Jessica Wolinski
That is exactly what happened to my pup its called (pardon the spelling) a luxating patella Evelyn Quintana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I had two different vets tell me her right knee is so bad that it keeps popping out and not going back inot place. He hops around every now and th

Re: [Chihuahuas] Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread Evelyn Quintana
I had two different vets tell me her right knee is so bad that it keeps popping out and not going back inot place. He hops around every now and then. Vets say she will develope real bad arthritis if she doesn't get the surgery. - Original Message From: Mandy F. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: I had way too much fun with this...

2007-04-13 Thread dasha48
too funny Sheila _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of liubluejeans Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 2:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: I had way too much fun with this... Tootsie lives by these rules: 1. If I like it, it's mine. 2.

[Chihuahuas] Re: How do you balance your busy life with your dogs?

2007-04-13 Thread Renee
Thanks Ladies, I agree, if you don't love your dog and would rather they stay at home while you're out living your life, why even bother, I mean get a cat or a bird... Owning a dog is hard work! My mom keeps telling me (when I complain) that everyone she knows who has dogs is always telling h

[Chihuahuas] Pics of my Tootsie

2007-04-13 Thread liubluejeans
I hope this works...I wanted to share the pics of my little Tootsie. She is 7 months old and has completely changed my life. I laugh every day now. http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=se0y2sz.170a46mb&x=1&y=a14mlz The first 2 pics in the album are her parents, followed by some of her baby pi

[Chihuahuas] Re: How do you balance your busy life with your dogs?

2007-04-13 Thread Meghan Rose V.
I have the same guilt you do. I have my chi, Roman and a Saint Bernard, Sadie. I work 12 hours or so a day and I barely go places other than work because I hate it. I think if I had someone to take him to the beach or something of that sort I would not be as bad, but I know exactly what you m

[Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering

2007-04-13 Thread Meghan Rose V.
That has absolutly nothing to do with her being spayed. That has to do with her being mentally challenged and if they would have waited nothing would have changed. --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Jeannine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A neighbor of mine had her female lab neutered before she was 6 mo

[Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering

2007-04-13 Thread Meghan Rose V.
Roman is still reaching his potential. He is bright and active and has no issues from being nuetered young. --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Jeannine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The growth hormones are in all that stuff the vet is removing so if you > remove too early, they never grow up mentally

[Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering

2007-04-13 Thread Meghan Rose V.
They do not need to go into the stomach to do this type of nueter. It is neither more dangerous or complicated. I did not want the tendancies of a male chihuahua kick in. I did not want him lifting his leg to urinate, mark his territory, or exhibit any type of dominance. This worked well for

Re: [Chihuahuas] Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread Mandy F.
Hey neighbors (I'm from Ft. Myers, FL). Why does Zoey need knee surgery? -Amanda- On 4/13/07, evyqpixie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi guys, I just joined this group. My baby Zoey, who is now 8 1/2 months old, needs knee surgery. Has anyone out there had experience with this and do you have

[Chihuahuas] Re: ? on neutering

2007-04-13 Thread Meghan Rose V.
This is early, but there is no consequences from nuetering them this early. I work for a rescue group and we nueter all the puppies at 8 weeks. His hormones still kicked in for about a month after his nueter. Those hormones still flow regaurdless of his nueter. He was about 2 and a half pound

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread Jessica Wolinski
Oh great! I live in Delray, I took Bridgette (my chi) to a knee specialist in Stuart Florida the Dr's name is Dr. Wander. Shes the Best!!! Bridgette has pins in both knees she had the surgery last year and shes doing well, I can give you my number if you want and we can talk more ev

Re: [Chihuahuas] How do you balance your busy life with your dogs?

2007-04-13 Thread Jessica Wolinski
I am also the same way.. I hate to leave her alone... I take her every where and if shes not allowed in some place I will not go... hows that for a "NM" I share custody with my ex so when shes with him then I do everything I need to do but cant cause I have her, Its pretty bad but when I look at

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: I had way too much fun with this...

2007-04-13 Thread Barbara Littlefield
Raul lives by the same rules LOL Barbara and Raul [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: liubluejeans To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 12:18 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: I had way too much fun with this... Tootsie lives by these rules: 1. If I lik

[Chihuahuas] Re: Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread evyqpixie
Hi Jessica, We are located in Boca Raton FL. Thanks for responding. --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Jessica Wolinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My chi had knee surgery on both knees she has pins in them, Where are you located > > evyqpixie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi guys, I just joi

Re: [Chihuahuas] Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread Jessica Wolinski
My chi had knee surgery on both knees she has pins in them, Where are you located evyqpixie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi guys, I just joined this group. My baby Zoey, who is now 8 1/2 months old, needs knee surgery. Has anyone out there had experience with this and do you have any ti

Re: [Chihuahuas] How do you balance your busy life with your dogs?

2007-04-13 Thread eridanusdesign
ok I may not be the best to answer as I am a "NM" (neurotic mom), but especially when I cannot take him with me. (too cold/hot to be in car, which he does not mind waiting in) I definitely tailor some of my desires to fit his needs. But hey sometimes mommy needs an all day yoga workshop or needs

[Chihuahuas] Zoey's knees

2007-04-13 Thread evyqpixie
Hi guys, I just joined this group. My baby Zoey, who is now 8 1/2 months old, needs knee surgery. Has anyone out there had experience with this and do you have any tips or suggestions? I am really worried about her as she is so young. " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join toda

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: I had way too much fun with this...

2007-04-13 Thread Phylis Forsch
That's great he he he.. I call Tinker Bell "the mouth" she seems to need something in it all the time. Keep her liberally supplied with chew sticks all over the house. She seems to need to have something in her mouth. Phylis - Original Message - From: liubluejeans To: [E

Re: [Chihuahuas] snorting.....

2007-04-13 Thread eridanusdesign
sorry to post again but could something be stuck in his throat? a little bone or foreign matter? please do not collar him also good luck best, michelle and henry in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, NY AOL now offers free

[Chihuahuas] snorting, chinese herbs (and Uri?)

2007-04-13 Thread eridanusdesign
I just came back from Cornell University Vet School where I saw the expert on soft tissue. I had planned to flouroscope my dog to see if it was collapsed trachea or just the beginning of it. My symptoms were RS (reverse sneezing) and snorting and deep nasal sounding congestion (esp. while he sle

[Chihuahuas] Re: help...one floppy ear

2007-04-13 Thread liubluejeans
I think thats a good decision...at least it's the one I would have made. I love my Tootsie's ears, standing tall and firm, but sometimes I look back at her puppy pictures, at those adorable floppy ears, and I realize that I wouldn't mind at all if they flopped on occasion. Unless you're heade

Re: [Chihuahuas] snorting.....

2007-04-13 Thread Phylis Forsch
Hi Noelle, Years ago had a Shih Tzu that would do that. At the time was into reflexology foot massage, so tried massaging her feet, but found the one spot that seemed to relieve her was on her ankle the little pad there. it seems to be the spot that relieves this. Have tried it on dogs whe

[Chihuahuas] Re: I had way too much fun with this...

2007-04-13 Thread liubluejeans
Tootsie lives by these rules: 1. If I like it, it's mine. 2. If its in my mouth, it's mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it's mine. 4. If I had it a little while but don't now, it's mine. 5. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine. 6. If its mine, it must never appear to be your

[Chihuahuas] Baby teeth question

2007-04-13 Thread Joan B.
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Re: [Chihuahuas] snorting.....

2007-04-13 Thread Melanie Ayers
could also be allergies or uri. was it coughing or was it nasal snorting? melanie Jessica Wolinski wrote: > it sounds to me like this is a collapsing trachea its very common in > small breeds and my lil girl chi has this, its not that big of a deal.. > > */noellebachand /* wrote: > >

Re: [Chihuahuas] snorting.....

2007-04-13 Thread Jessica Wolinski
it sounds to me like this is a collapsing trachea its very common in small breeds and my lil girl chi has this, its not that big of a deal.. noellebachand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So my baby was up all night with this weird cough..he was almost like snorting like a pig, but it looke

Re: [Chihuahuas] snorting.....

2007-04-13 Thread Stefanie Brannan
He may have bordatella (canine cough). I would take him to the vet. Stef noellebachand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So my baby was up all night with this weird cough..he was almost like snorting like a pig, but it looked like it was making hum uncomfortable. He is eating and playi

Re: [Chihuahuas] Oldie Newbie I have a Tinkerbell too or would that be two or maybe three ;)

2007-04-13 Thread Barbara Littlefield
Good grief! I am glad Precious is a has a calming effect on Tinkerbell, otherwise the house would not be standing. You are a very, very good doggie mommy. Barbara & Raul [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Phylis Forsch To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 12,

Re: [Chihuahuas] snorting.....

2007-04-13 Thread Mandy F.
May have been reverse sneezing, but I'm not too sure why he would be up all night with it. My pup gets it too when she gets super excited. Looks like it hurts, she snorts and her sides suck in hard. To alleviate it, try rubbing your dog's throat or getting him to lick something. Reverse sneezi

[Chihuahuas] snorting.....

2007-04-13 Thread noellebachand
So my baby was up all night with this weird cough..he was almost like snorting like a pig, but it looked like it was making hum uncomfortable. He is eating and playing fine, but he was up all night every 20 minutes or so making these weird noises. Is this normal??? Thanks, Noelle " Lets tal

[Chihuahuas] How do you balance your busy life with your dogs?

2007-04-13 Thread Renee
Do you all ever feel guilty for not spending enough time with your dogs? I just cancelled a visit with friends tomorrow because I'll be gone a lot of the day Sunday too and just felt too guilty for being gone most of Saturday and Sunday... The dog has been out running at the beach with his do