On 8/18/06, carolinepetroski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> How does your Chihuahua behave? my chihuahua is a beast! Is this
> normal? how many of you have mean chihuahuas?
I wouldn't put up with nasty behavior.
My husband is camping with his son this weekend and I took the girls
up to visit him la
> - Original Message -
> From: Deborah DPFroggy
> I am looking for some reindeer antlers that would be small enough for Gordie.
> I want to "dress her up" for Christmas. And since Christmas is just around
> the corner I figured that I better start looking NOW.
I bought mine on clearanc
On 7/28/06, Deborah DPFroggy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Lamb meal, ground rice, rice flour, rice bran, sunflower oil (preserved with
> mixed tocopherols, a source of natural vitamin E), poultry fat (preserved
> with mixed tocopherols, a source of natural vitamin E), natural flavors, rice
> glu
On 7/15/06, lindatn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> These look great where can I buy them
> Is there a way to know what size?
> These 3 are about 3 pounds
Go here to find a local retailer: http://buddy-belts.com/m_17.asp
I ordered mine online (MetropawlisPetBoutique.com) because there is no
on
On 5/11/06, KAT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I tried to bring up the buddy belt site
> but is says "this page is not available", could you check it out and
> post the URL address again?
Hmm...I don't know what to tell you. I just clicked on the link again
and it worked. Maybe the site was down?
When talking about tear stains, some things to think about/consider are
A. Food
B. Water
C. Allergies
All three can impact tear staining. Moo had some staining on one eye for awhile, and I have no idea what caused it or what made it go away. I did a warm wash cloth on her face every so
How often are you feeding her? Yellow, foamy vomit indicates an empty
stomach. I would try giving small meals frequently throughout the day
and see if that helps.
But, please keep in mind that we can't see your dog, so when in doubt
please call the vet!
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Kelly
Kitty -http://www.dogster.com/?1
On 4/11/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Medications and vaccines killing dogs?
Yes, medications and vaccines have killed dogs. I am not saying they
always kill dogs or even that they usually kill dogs - I am merely
saying that it has happened before.
> Only an idiot would g
On 4/10/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Since your suggesting something that some of us in this group know for
> a fact kills dogs I'd say implying you didn't do your research was
> being nice.
Kibble, as a fact, kills dogs. Tennis balls, as a fact, kill dogs.
Cars, medications, surgery,
On 4/10/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Its on the site how they have done 11 years of research. Read the
> whole site. You may learn something.
I've poked through the site before and I quickly did again. I still
do not see the source being listed as a man with any sort of
credentials.
On 4/10/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Evidently reputable sources have problems too.
Have you tested your kibble? Because that could have salmonella, too.
I never said that a reputable source will not have issues, I said
that it's not likely to find tricinosis in pork from reputable
sou
On 4/10/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> You didn't read my article then. Credentials were discussed.
I clicked on the link you provided. Below is the full text:
Raw Meat: A Dangerous Fad
The issue of feeding raw meat as part (or the entirety) of a domestic
dog's diet has proven to be ver
On 4/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I don't know why this gets posted a lot in comments from posters who like a
> RAW diet.
> I wouldn't feed a raw diet, but dog foods loaded with corn and grains are
> getting pretty passe' to people who spend a lot of time researching what t
On 4/10/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The dog Died of salmonila from eating raw chicken. NC State
> Veterinary Hospital confirmed it.
They tested the chicken? Just because a dog died from salmonella does
not mean they got it from chicken. Dogs who are not raw fed carry
salmonella - it
On 4/10/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I don't even see an author on this site. Anyone can put up a website.
> Mine the guy put his name and his credentials and has done 11 years
> of research.
No offense, but the website you linked was done by a woman, I believe.
But, I don't see a nam
Oh yes, and here is another written by a vet:
http://www.bestfrisbeedogs.com/mybluedog.html
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On 4/10/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Heres a good site given to me by a friend who truely cares about the
> health of your dogs.
And here's a site rebutting it:
http://rawfed.com/myths/rebuttal.html
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Kelly
Kitty -http://www.dogster.com/?127210 / Moo - http://www.dogster.com/?127206
On 4/10/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Triconosis isn't a problem because people cook pork longer now and
> don't eat it rare.
That's not true. It's not a problem because of the way pork has to be raised.
> I have a friend in another group thats dog just died from feeding raw.
> He thou
On 4/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Never ever give your dog raw meat of any kind!
I disagree 100%. If the meat is coming from a reliable source there
is nothing wrong with feeding raw meat.
> Raw pork often contains little worms that can cause triconosis and worse,
> f
On 4/7/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I believe the reference was to raw pork and triconosis (sp?). Cooked
> should be fine as long as its not a lot and its a leaner cut.
In the US, tricinosis is pretty much not an issue anymore.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/trichinosis/factsh
On 4/7/06, Connie major <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> did I read somewhere/someone wrote pork is bad?? and if so why??
Not really. It depends on where you get it, but it should be fine to
feed. But, it tends to be fatty so keep that in mind. Example: I
bought some pork the other day on my way h
On 1/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What do any of you that use the raw think of it? Why do people use the raw
> diet? What do people think of the bones the raw food places sell? I'm really
> interested in this, so anyone's opinions would be appreciated.
I think raw is gr
On 1/5/06, Janet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks! I am totally clueless about what this should costs. Thanks
> for the heads up!
Prices vary based on location. What specific items are you looking
at? I can let you know what price I can get them at if that helps you
at all.
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Kelly
Kitty
On 1/5/06, Janet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> And lastly...I found this site which is near my house...they sell
> raw dog foodfor those in the know...is this place reasonable
> priced and offer a good product? Any help would be greatly
> appreciated. http://www.bones2go.com/pricelist.htm
All
On 1/1/06, imkoogie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Then I read that there is
> tainted food that has been recalled. Does anyone know more about this?
Here's a link that talks about the recall:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/diamond12_05.html
Their website seems to be down right now, but it is
Important Customer Alert
Diamond Pet Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2005
Diamond Pet Food has discovered aflatoxin in a product manufactured at
our facility in Gaston, South Carolina. Aflatoxin is a naturally
occurring toxic chemical by-product from the growth of the fungus
Aspergillus
On 12/12/05, Melissa H <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Please do more research before taking my word for it, but I THINK that the
> only reason not to feed an adult dog puppy food is the fact that they tend to
> get fat on it.
I agree - adult food vs puppy food shouldn't be a lot different, but
an
On 12/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Are your dogs and cats
> vegetarians? Either way, what do you feed your pets? What do you think of
> a veg diet for pets?
I am a vegetarian and feed my pets meat. I feel that, no matter what
one's own personal values are, they should no
On 11/28/05, yindrgn13 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ok Everyone is saying that 6lbs is the max for a pure breed Chihuahua
You can find a purebred chihuahua larger than 6 lbs - however the
Standard calls for a smaller dog. A bigger dog would be disqualified
from showing, but that's not to say that
> - Original Message -
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I have noticed that after she poo's she scoots her bottom across the pad
> latelyI thought that was a sign of worms
Butt scooting can be worms or could also be an anal gland issue - or
maybe she just wants to wipe her butt! I wou
On 11/22/05, Paul Hurteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Have you asked about the people you are replacing,, Check out
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclenext ,, Open your
> eye's.
I'm not replacing anyone - there was not a list in my area previously.
I looked quickly over that group, but wit
On 11/22/05, Cathy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
i have never had a problem on there
Me neither. I am the moderator for a new group in my area -- KellyKitty -
http://www.dogster.com/?127210 / Moo - http://www.dogster.com/?127206
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahua/
" Lets talk a
On 11/21/05, Paul Hurteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Why would you suggest joining a cult like freecycle??
What's wrong with freecycle?
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Kelly
Kitty -http://www.dogster.com/?127210 / Moo - http://www.dogster.com/?127206
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chihuahua/
Yaho
On 10/29/05, Stevie CB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Where did or do you get the pee pads...
I'm not Betty, but you can get them virtually anywhere. Walmart
carries them, pet stores carry them...you can get them online, etc.
Personally, I buy them from the medical supply store.
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Kelly
Kitty -h
On 10/3/05, Jenn Zieser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Growing up, my friend had a blind cat. The vet said she went blind because
> she only ate dog food and it was missing a certain vitamin/mineral that kept
> their eyes healthy. Not sure if that's true for all food though.
That is correct - cats
On 9/2/05, Patricia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I just would never feel comfortable leaving Trinny outside.
I agree, I wouldn't feel comfortable either.
> Do your dogs love their crates?
I don't crate my dogs (except for car rides). Kitty does not care to
be in a crate. Moo, on the other
On 8/18/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The main problem is that it is on a shelf. I don't think any water
> container would be safe on a shelf. Try the floor.
It's not really a shelf as it is directly on the floor. It's more
like the bowl was sitting on a board. It's ther
On 8/20/05, Amanda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does anyone
> think Chino would be happier when I'm gone with a companion?
I think so. I've had one dog and I've had two...and I think they are
happier as two when you aren't home. Two really are a lot more fun
(and work) than one.
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Kelly
Kitt
On 8/18/05, exposing_nabet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Those of you who work and leave their Chis home alone,
> do you confine them, or do you let them roam the house free?
> Thanks
Of course I confine them. Imagine what they might get into if I
didn't! In the past I had what I guess is call
On 8/11/05, shelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> my year and a 1/2 old male ( Artimus ) will not stop trying to
> hump my 12 week old female ( RubyGirl ),
Unless they are both intact, I don't see the problem. A little
humping isn't going to hurt either of them.
If he is intact, I would DEFINIT
On 8/3/05, laceyduthu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I checked out your babies dogster sites. They are so cute! :) Here is
> FiFi's site: http://www.dogster.com/?170558~Lacey
Thank you! Fifi is also very cute - I like her collar.
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Kelly
Kitty -http://www.dogster.com/?127210 / Moo - http:/
On 8/3/05, laceyduthu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I can't get in the photos area. Is this a problem everyone is having
> b/c maybe it is too full, or just me? ~Lacey
My guess is that it is over the quota allowed. The owner/moderator
will need to go in and delete a few things.
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Kelly
Kitty
My two cents - I think older kids are fine, and depending on the
younger child it can be fine or it can be horrible.
My SO has two boys (5 & 9) who are here half of the week (the other
half they spend with their mother). They know the rules (no picking
up the dogs, watch where you put your feet,
On 7/22/05, elly johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> You said that your chihuahua bites on it's collar?
> Don't worry, your chi just needs to get used to the collar.
She chews on her harness. It's too big for her and when she sits down
the neck part sticks out far enough for her to chew on it.
On 7/20/05, karen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> do you all wear collars on your chihuahuas at 9 weeks and after, and if so
> where do you get them.
I use a harness, but I know people who's chi wears a collar for ID,
then puts on a harness when they go for a walk. Petsmart has a
selection of small
On 7/9/05, lermagirl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> So if you know some things you
> think I, as a chihuahua owner, might want and/or need to know please
> suggest them to me,
To me, the important things to know/think about/research when owning a
chihuahua:
1. Deciding whether the dog will be trai
On 7/9/05, laceyduthu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've heard that it (BARF diet) is good for dogs. But yet, I've also
> heard not to give your dogs bones b/c of it being a choking hazzard.
> I'm not a vegitarian, but don't eat much meat. I don't even like to
> handle raw meat to cook for my family
On 7/9/05, karen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> As a dog groomer, I come across client's dogs who are on raw, and a golden
> in particular has the most beautiful silky hair I have ever seen. there
> must be something to it if that is an example.
Yup - shiny coats and silky skin are very much the n
On 7/8/05, Jen-CA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> OOPS did not see the part about you being a vegitarian. That would make
> sense why you would not feed raw.
Just FYI - I am a vegetarian and I feed raw. My vet is a vegan and
also feeds raw. In fact, many of the people I've met who feed raw are
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