Re: [Chihuahuas] The Ultimate Bling Harness!

2012-08-19 Thread abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net
Oh, I want one!!! Cheers! Ardy <>

[Chihuahuas] Chicago--North East Chis for Adoption

2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
A rescue has several adorable chis for adoption, including a very, very, cute 3.8 female SH. named Lillie. Fully vetted and spayed. http://www.adoptapet.com/cgi-bin/public/petsearch cgi/search_pets_by_shelter?search_type=from_dog&standalone=1&shelter_id=72998 current_page=1 Not in Chicago? I am s

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Nancy
Considering the size of the corn cobs and the size of the chihuahua mouth. I don't think it is likely that they will chew off a chunk.  If they like it and they are supervised, I do not see a problem.  My long hairs would get too messy though.   Nancy, Pepper, Rascal & Rocky _

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
:) Funny Pam, I am older then you and I still learn something new everyday, thanks to everyone's input in this group. LOL. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Pam's_Notes Date: 8/19/2012 11:41:55 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Dis

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Pam's_Notes
I'm nearly 60 and never knew this.  On 8/19/2012 9:45 PM, Susanne Defoe wrote:   Supposedly it is dangerous to give dogs corn cobs.  It can very easily cause an intestinal blockage if the dog swallows chunks of it.  http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/nutritioninformation/f/FAQ_corncob.htm.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Pam's_Notes
My dogs love boiled eggs, I peel them & they eat them On 8/19/2012 9:39 PM, Susanne Defoe wrote:   One thing I have heard is that unless you grind up raw bone into the food you must add calcium in a different way.  It can be ground egg shells, powdered calcium or Tums.  I have also read

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
Hmmm, I thought that the first part of your comment was for dogs that eat only raw? Lot's of the dog food packages now say not to supplement your dog s diet with extra vitamins because it can actually outbalance them according to the intake of the kibble they are eating which is what promotes the

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
I heard that too, because there body does not digest it fast enough. Peggy & The Girls ---Original Message--- From: Susanne Defoe Date: 8/19/2012 10:45:17 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} Supposedly it is dangerous to

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Susanne Defoe
Supposedly it is dangerous to give dogs corn cobs. It can very easily cause an intestinal blockage if the dog swallows chunks of it. http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/nutritioninformation/f/FAQ_corncob.htm. Sue On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 10:34 PM, Pam's_Notes wrote: > ** > Exactly!! You are so righ

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Susanne Defoe
One thing I have heard is that unless you grind up raw bone into the food you must add calcium in a different way. It can be ground egg shells, powdered calcium or Tums. I have also read that Vitamin C is important to add. Also make certain to use no added salt veggies. Please research the prop

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Pam's_Notes
Exactly!!   You are so right.  Meat is what they want.  I will toss them carrot sticks to chew on or I'll make corn on the cob, and give them the corn,  they love corn on the cob better than any treat.  I know it's healthy and after eating the corn off the cobs, they chew up the cobs.   It's a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Flea Control

2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
We have had a a couple of cases of West Nile here too. Those buggers seem to be all over the US. I have been hearing daily on the news that Dallas if having a real hard time of it and many deaths have occurred. Heard that the population didn't want to have to use insecticides, but when people are d

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
You know that is one thing that I don't fully understand. Dogs are mostly carnivores and I have read that they don't digest cellulose which is what most vegetables are. Sometimes I think that when everything hit a head with the dog food companies to get rid of the filler foods, like wheat and corn

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Pam's_Notes
frozen veggies are much healthier & less salty than canned.   I'm diabetic, the drs cram all that in our heads. On 8/19/2012 4:09 PM, okiem...@gmail.com wrote:   Here is my recipe. You process it in a food processor or grinder. 

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread Pam's_Notes
I boil chicken for mine, or boil hamburger & add rice, give them cheese.. small amts. Chicken is my one I most use. On 8/19/2012 2:16 PM, Darlene Ashcraft wrote:   Does anyone make homemade food for your chis? I'm interested in doing so but most

Re: [Chihuahuas] The Ultimate Bling Harness!

2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
I guess I should have specified, The Ultimate Bling Harness for Girls Only! Peggy ---Original Message--- From: twope...@aol.com Date: 8/19/2012 7:15:41 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] The Ultimate Bling Harness! Too grily

Re: [Chihuahuas] The Ultimate Bling Harness!

2012-08-19 Thread twopenns
Too grily

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food

2012-08-19 Thread okiem...@gmail.com
Darlene I never have and mine are wonderfully healthy...even to the point of being little stinkers. You are so welcome, Mare ---Original Message--- From: Darlene Ashcraft Date: 8/19/2012 4:12:46 PM To: Chihuahuas Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food Thanks so much. Do

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food

2012-08-19 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
Thanks so much. Do I need to add vitamin supplements?                              ---Original Message--- From: okiem...@gmail.com Date: 8/19/2012 5:07:22 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food Here

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food

2012-08-19 Thread okiem...@gmail.com
Here is my recipe. You process it in a food processor or grinder. I whole chicken (boiled) and pull the meat off 1 large can Veg-All mixed veggies 1 large can plain pumpkin 2 eggs 1 large baked sweet potato Mix it all up and keep refrigerated. ---Original Message--- From: Darlen

[Chihuahuas] The Ultimate Bling Harness!

2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls

Re: [Chihuahuas] Been off line

2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
Thanks, I had a feeling it had something to do with trailers. Lots of luck with your new one. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net Date: 8/19/2012 3:28:17 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Been off line Oh, 5th wheel cam

Re: [Chihuahuas] Been off line

2012-08-19 Thread abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net
Oh, 5th wheel camper... You hook to pickup to pull rather than it having a motor. Cheers! Ardy <>

[Chihuahuas] Home made dog food

2012-08-19 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
Does anyone make homemade food for your chis? I'm interested in doing so but most of the recipes I've found are for huge amounts and I want to make some food that is good for small breeds. Any advice would be appreciated.                              <><><>

Re: [Chihuahuas] Cody out for a walk.

2012-08-19 Thread abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net
He's so handsome! Gorgeous dog. Don't feel bad about him wanting to chase off... My Ceci is just horrid...she thinks the world is hers and she is ready to explore! Cheers! Ardy <>

Re: [Chihuahuas] Been off line

2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
Hi Ardy! Glad that you are okay. Sorry to hear that you also are having pc problemsactually you are the 4th person that I know that has been having problems. I am still working on lap issues in between doing other things. It takes so long to fix a pc when they decide to be temperamental, LOL. W

[Chihuahuas] Been off line

2012-08-19 Thread abmat...@mysticalharmonies.net
Hi All! Sorry for lack of response to what's going on with you all! My computer fried in the heat I guess, plus I have been moving from one 5th wheel to a newer larger one and am still in a mess here. Will be checking in with you once I have waded through 500 plus emails. Please be patient

Re: [Chihuahuas] Flea Control

2012-08-19 Thread sheila
What do you do for Ticks? We tried the comfortis but it made itzy ill From: ann banks Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:03 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Flea Control I bathe my dogs in Dawn and use Comfortis for fleas that I get from vet. Been using it for over a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Flea Control

2012-08-19 Thread ann banks
I bathe my dogs in Dawn and use Comfortis for fleas that I get from vet. Been using it for over a year it and no ill effects. It is a monthly pill. We also sprayed our house with spray from vet and treated yard with Seven dust a year ago--no more fleas. I also put Avon Skin So Soft on them to repe

Re: [Chihuahuas] Flea Control {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread ann banks
Maybe medicine is causing allergy Ann On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 12:44 AM, Pam's_Notes wrote: > ** > > > ** Front Line Plus, buy it at Walmart & apply it monthly > > On 8/18/2012 3:53 PM, margie_frbs wrote: > > > > What are folks doing for flea control? I started off with Vets Best Flea > and tick

Re: [Chihuahuas] Flea Control {Disarmed}

2012-08-19 Thread sheila
They don’t sell Frontline Plus at walmart’s here. We have to buy at Target, Tractor supply or online. I buy mine online much cheaper From: Pam's_Notes Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:44 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Flea Control {Disarmed} Front Line Plus, buy

[Chihuahuas] Re: Flea Control

2012-08-19 Thread Joan
Could be environmental allergies or dry skin. Desi is 8 lbs and gets 1/4 of the 25mg Benadryl twice a day. I also give him a Lipiderm every day. A good oatmeal shampoo bath can also help. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "margie_frbs" wrote: > > What are folks doing for flea control? I started