Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Feeding Amount Question -- Karen

2008-01-31 Thread Bunny & Maxx
Hi Karen, Remember me? How you advised me about food servings? Well the last 2 days or so, I followed your advice regarding the amount. Maxx seems to be okay with the lessening amount per meal. However, 2 nights in a row already, I would NOT leave food anymore at around 9pm. And those t

Re: [Chihuahuas] WINTER RASH

2008-01-31 Thread address2000
My sister's shitzu used to scratch because of hot spots and she gave him some benadrylthe liquid. but call the vet to find out how much to give him. I'm sure it would depend on how much u'r chi weighs. Blessings to u and your's :-) Addy Gaynell wrote: >My chi is 5 yrs old and he gets winter

Re: [Chihuahuas] my fur baby got a boo boo

2008-01-31 Thread address2000
I've had to get Lacie's done about 4 times in the last 2 years, but hers have never abscessed like Minnie's did. The vet told me that the fluid in the anal sacs is to lubricate the anus when they poo. The poo needs to be very firm as it goes by the sacs to stimulate the release of the fluid. Wh

Re: [Chihuahuas] WINTER RASH

2008-01-31 Thread address2000
I agree.that's what the vet told me to do when I got Minnie. She was a mess and had bloody diaheria when I bought her. Had to take her to the vet the next day and that's what he said to use. Blessings to u and your's :-) Addy diana roller wrote: My Chi is losing her hair and has a rash whe

Re: [Chihuahuas] My daughter Lynn

2008-01-31 Thread address2000
Ohh Praise the Lord!!! Did she eat pork before her blood test? I read that if u eat pork within 8 hours before a blood test it can produce a false positive result for cancer. I will keep praying :-) Blessings to u and your's :-) Addy Sharon Norman wrote: /Hello everyone...Thank you SO

RE: [Chihuahuas] My daughter Lynn

2008-01-31 Thread dasha
That is good news! _ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Norman Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 8:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chihuahuas] My daughter Lynn Hello everyone...Thank yo

Re: [Chihuahuas] My daughter Lynn

2008-01-31 Thread Jerri
Sharon, Glad to hear the good news on Lynn! I hope they get this sorted out soon! Jerri www.beadbimbo.com

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dogfood Question

2008-01-31 Thread hartzells501
ADDY, You are t funny!!! Sheila In a message dated 1/30/2008 11:46:46 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: LOLLOL..LOLLOLOLLOLLOLI'm old as dirtI really didn't notice if he was cute or not

[Chihuahuas] Re: WINTER RASH

2008-01-31 Thread Cheryl Harrison
My vet told me the same thing - okay to give benadryl but use the kind that's made for babies. He said the same thing about vitamins too!  I just can't bring myself to buy Flintstones for my chis! Cheryl Harrison My Best Friend's Bowl Because they count on you to choose wisely www.mybestfr

Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread arlene weaver
just got back form the vet. he kept him. it is his annal gland its acting up plus its infected and at ruptured. he said it was quite large. he is going to sedate him and give him a pain shot before he squeezes it and clean it out. he said he would send him home with pain meds and antibodic.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dogfood Question

2008-01-31 Thread twopenns
I feed Cesar Merrick dog food, its made here in Texas and has good ingredients. My boy will be on the puppy food for another few months and then I'll change him to the adult food. Gloria **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness

RE: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread Pam Havard
Good news, I'm happy for you. Pam To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:32:28 -0800Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up just got back form the vet. he kept him. it is his annal gland its acting up plus its infected and at ruptured. he s

Re: [Chihuahuas] Misted Chihuahua in Red] This looks a bt like Cesar

2008-01-31 Thread twopenns
Addy, thank you so very muich. A perfect Valentine! Gloria **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489

Re: [Chihuahuas] My daughter Lynn

2008-01-31 Thread Sharon Norman
I'm not sure what she ate...lol...She lives about 20 miles from me. They're checking her for Chrones now...plus colon cancer...but he ...the doctor said he doesn't think it's cancer...cancer is REALLY bad in my family..everyone dies from thatand my Grandpa had a stroke...the rest cancerb

[Chihuahuas] Updated picture of my newest addition

2008-01-31 Thread Pam Havard
He'll be coming home on the 10th, I'm really excited. I don't think this pic does him justice though. Pam _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?ic

Re: [Chihuahuas] Updated picture of my newest addition

2008-01-31 Thread arlene weaver
he a little sweet heart arlene Pam Havard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: He'll be coming home on the 10th, I'm really excited. I don't think this pic does him justice though. Pam - Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word sc

Re: [Chihuahuas] Updated picture of my newest addition

2008-01-31 Thread claudia werner
Hi looks so cute with his red nose. God bless you.Claudia - Original Message From: Pam Havard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:14:43 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Updated picture of my newest addition He'll be coming home on the 10th,

Re: [Chihuahuas] Updated picture of my newest addition

2008-01-31 Thread twopenns
I bet its hard waiting for that baby to come home. He is precious. Gloria **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489

RE: [Chihuahuas] Updated picture of my newest addition

2008-01-31 Thread Pam Havard
Yes he is chocolate, I've been wanting one for a long time! Pam To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:59:18 -0500Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Updated picture of my newest addition He's a cutie. Is he a chocolate or is it just the pic? Marsha Do not tell God how big y

Re: [Chihuahuas] Updated picture of my newest addition

2008-01-31 Thread marsha
He's a cutie. Is he a chocolate or is it just the pic? Marsha Do not tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. - Original Message - From: Pam Havard To: chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:14 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Updated

Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread marsha
I'm not sure I would want mine sedated for that. A little pain med., sure...but I am not sure about sedation. Pepper had a rupture once that got real bad to...bad enough that I took him to the vet for anti-biotics, ect as well, so I know how freaked out you must have been feeling...especially b

Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread claudia werner
Marsha I just to do it on my big dogs all the time.But Brutus and Sissy are so smale i cant do it have to take them to the Vet.I tryed it one time and Brutus and Sissy started to wiggel and sream like when i try to clip there nails so long story short i take them to the Vet and get it done when

Re: [Chihuahuas] puppy pics

2008-01-31 Thread Glenda Collins
I am envious - I love puppies and get them so seldom in rescue! On Jan 30, 2008 9:19 PM, marsha Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Some pics of the pups at 3 weeks old. I am working on improving :-) > > Marsha > > Do not tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. > >

[Chihuahuas] Re: Updated picture of my newest addition

2008-01-31 Thread ann hazelett
he is very cute &looks very healthy.is he chocolate or a blue color?sometimes i can not tell the difference i know you will love him he is so sweet..ann --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Pam Havard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > He'll be coming home on the 10th, I'm really excited. I don't t

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Updated picture of my newest addition

2008-01-31 Thread Pam Havard
Thanks Ann, he is chocolate! Pam To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:06:18 +Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Updated picture of my newest addition he is very cute &looks very healthy.is he chocolate or a bluecolor?sometimes i can not tell the difference i know you

Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread Jerri
Glad to hear it's not too bad! I know sometimes it can get so bad that they have to do surgery! I agree that you should see if you can learn how to express them yourself. I've had dogs that only needed it done on rare occasions, some that never needed it done, and I have Caesar who needs it

Re: [Chihuahuas] Misted Chihuahua in Red] This looks a bt like Cesar

2008-01-31 Thread address2000
You're very welcome I had not been making tubes for a long time, till the last few days, and it's been so cool to create. :-) Usually I spend so much time collecting tubes and reading e mails that I don't have time to create. So I have really had a lot of fun the last few days :-) Blessin

Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread diana roller
Arlene, So glad that you got this taken care of and got some information. Like I said previously, I had gland problems with my Kiko's glands and had never heard of gland problem before. arlene weaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: just got back form the vet. he kept him. it is his anna

Re: [Chihuahuas] my fur baby got a boo boo

2008-01-31 Thread diana roller
I fed Kiko oatmeal to get more fiber into her, I also feed her cheese all the time as well as do not feed her table food and none of this helped her anal glands. They continued to get increasingly worse and we had to have them out. address2000 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've had to get

Re: [Chihuahuas] puppy pics

2008-01-31 Thread Betty Stewart
Cute puppies Marsha. Betty On Jan 30, 2008 9:19 PM, marsha Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Some pics of the pups at 3 weeks old. I am working on improving :-) > > Marsha > > Do not tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. > > > >

[Chihuahuas] female's first heat......help!

2008-01-31 Thread mnwoodlief
I have a 3 lbs. female chihuahua and her 5 lbs. brother. The male has mated with other females twice now and has been pretty good about it. The female recently went into her heat cycle and started to bleed small amounts. I have gotten her a small diaper style thing from the pet store to help

Re: [Chihuahuas] female's first heat......help!

2008-01-31 Thread Mom of Chi's
Well, I'm pretty new at it too, but here's what I know: >From the day she first starts bleeding, count 11 days. Around that time is when she will accept a male. She will typically let the male breed with her for 3-5 days. After that, he's done. For now, once she gets past that 3-5 day window,

Re: [Chihuahuas] female's first heat......help!

2008-01-31 Thread Jennifer Basulto
Heats, in my experience, are different for each dog. I had a dog that before she was fixed, had heats that lasted 28 days! When our male dog was interested, but we weren't interested in breeding them, the vet suggested that we give him a cold shower to take his mind off of what was happening. It

Re: [Chihuahuas] female's first heat......help!

2008-01-31 Thread claudia werner
You want be able to stop him from crying that's normal.Heat last 21 days last 5 days called standing heat she will try to get to the male.You have to watch them for 7 days after some will still made after .I be to scared to breed a female that small you have to find a small male.I know there a m

Re: [Chihuahuas] female's first heat......help!

2008-01-31 Thread Glenda Collins
heat lasts 21 days, prime breeding time is when the discharge turns clear, about halfway through are you sure you want to breed a female this small? those panty things are for hygiene, not birth control, they will work around them On Jan 31, 2008 2:11 PM, mnwoodlief <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread arlene weaver
hi brought teddy home from the vet. the vet said he was a mess he has to stitch him up he has about 2 inch cut he sewed up he said teddy would hurt for a few days. he gave him shot for pain a couple of hours ago. he still dopey. i got to put warm compresses with some solution in the water..

[Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread breeahnah
It wasnt easy and she nearly had a Csection. She delivered one pup (still born), then 3 hrs and no pushing or pups. Went to vet, who took an X-ray and suggested Csection-not really based on size, just her lack of progression. OR Pitocin and wait. I did the pitocin, we waited at the vets office. Sh

RE: [Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread Pam Havard
Congratulations on the new pups! I'm sorry you had to go through that with the vet, that's just not right. I'm lucky that mine lets me make payments. Pam To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:03:55 +Subject: [Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS! It

Re: [Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread hartzells501
WOW-- HOW EXCITING!! I AM HAPPY MOM AND BABY GIRLS ARE DOING WELL AND YOU TOO!! HUGS, SHEILA In a message dated 1/31/2008 5:04:21 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It wasnt easy and she nearly had a Csec

Re: [Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread arlene weaver
the babies are beautiful what a difference in size. the mama and papa ore cute. arlene breeahnah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It wasnt easy and she nearly had a Csection. She delivered one pup (still born), then 3 hrs and no pushing or pups. Went to vet, who took a

[Chihuahuas] raisin poisoning

2008-01-31 Thread Cheryl Harrison
Got this on one of my other groups - I'm just cross-posting.  I didn't know about raisins OR macadamia nuts! If you have a dog... PLEASE read this and send it on. If you don't have a dog, please pass along to friends who do. Written by: Laurinda Morris, DVMDanville Veterinary Clinic Danvil

RE: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread Pam Havard
I'm glad it will all turn out well. Pam To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:26:21 -0800Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up hi brought teddy home from the vet. the vet said he was a mess he has to stitch him up he has about 2 inch cut h

[Chihuahuas] Re: We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread breeahnah
Well the black one is twice the size of the white one! Difference is huge. I was worried but she seems to be thriving well. Even nurses really well. Thanks all. Yes Im pretty dissapointed in the vet on call. I will speak to my vet-the owner when i take the pups in for shots. --- In Chihuahuas@ya

Re: [Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread twopenns
What a beauty that little mother is!. I am glad at least two of the babies survived. Gloria **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489

Re: [Chihuahuas] raisin poisoning

2008-01-31 Thread claudia werner
Thanks for sending this i have a lot of friends that never believed me when i told them a baut not given ther dogs those thinks.I send it to them maby now they do.So thank you very mutch God bless you.Claudia - Original Message From: Cheryl Harrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PR

Re: [Chihuahuas] female's first heat......help!

2008-01-31 Thread marsha
YES! do not chance it to the diapers!! Keep the dogs apart or that diaper will be history! Marsha Do not tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. - Original Message - From: Glenda Collins To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 31, 200

Re: [Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread marsha Taylor
First, let me say congrats on the pups! Glad the two and mom are doing good. Sorry you lost the other two. >From a business standpoint, I can understand where the vet is coming from, but >I personally have always felt that if someone was going into a field such as >this, it should be because of

Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread marsha
Glad your baby is gonna be ok. Must have been a pretty bad rupture to require stitches! Marsha Do not tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. - Original Message - From: arlene weaver To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 6:

Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread claudia werner
I,m glad you,r baby is home and doing fine.Sorry to hear hi is going to be in pain.I know when my baby,s hurt im hurt. God bless you.Claudia - Original Message From: arlene weaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 6:26:21 PM Subject:

[Chihuahuas] Re: We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread breeahnah
I agree with you about them trying, and they did. And I have a good job, Im a nurse. Im not going to risk my credit and take a hit with a vet bill. I have been established with them for quite some time. I have paid all my bills in full. I was JUST in that day, and 2 weeks prior. My dogs are wel

Re: [Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread Jerri
My goodness! That one baby is HUGE! Poor Mama really had a time of it. I'm glad she's ok and two of the pups made it. Jerri www.beadbimbo.com

Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread Jerri
Poor baby! Glad he's ok, though! Jerri www.beadbimbo.com

Re: [Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread claudia werner
The baby,s and mom and dad are so cute locks like one got coulers from dad the other from mom.I,m sorry to hear what you and your baby hat to go true.That way i just don't see me ever breeding this little ones.If any thing would happen to my baby,s i go craysey.I,m glad they fixt good luck with

RE: [Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread dasha
Wow the size difference in the 2. Congrats! Sheila _ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of breeahnah Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 6:04 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS! It wasnt easy an

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread claudia werner
There are to many vets out there that only care abut the money.Bruce and i set up an dog fund i would cost me $92 month for 4 dogs on insurance .So we decided to put $50 a month away for the dogs.This way if we need emergency care we have some money to pay the vet.The only way we run in to a pro

[Chihuahuas] Re: raisin poisoning

2008-01-31 Thread rollerenergy
Thank you so much for the information!! This is very important to know as well as all the other items that were listed. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, claudia werner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks for sending this i have a lot of friends that never believed me when i told them a bau

[Chihuahuas] Re: We're Not pregnant any more-PUPS!

2008-01-31 Thread rollerenergy
Congratulations!! Babies are darling and glad Mom is well. So so sorry that you had to go thru such an emotional trauma. LOL Diana --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > WOW-- HOW EXCITING!! I AM HAPPY MOM AND BABY GIRLS ARE DOING WELL AND YOU > TOO!! >

Re: [Chihuahuas] update my fur baby got a boo boo up

2008-01-31 Thread diana roller
So glad that Teddy is alright and you are getting things under control. I went thru a lot with Kiko's glands being operated on, incision,pain, etc. My love and prayers are with you. Diana arlene weaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hi brought teddy home from the vet. the vet said he was

Re: [Chihuahuas] puppy pics

2008-01-31 Thread marsha
yep, these are the ones Lucky had. They are three weeks old yesterday. The sow is a blue sow...actually they are all blue of one form or another... Marsha Do not tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T

Re: [Chihuahuas] Updated picture of my newest addition

2008-01-31 Thread beth porter
doesn't do him justice??? lol. how could he be any cuter than this pic? he is absolutely beautiful!! have you decided on a name yet? beth - Original Message From: Pam Havard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:14:43 AM Subject: [Chihuahu