[Chihuahuas] fleas

2007-09-18 Thread Sheila Babcock
A friend found a 4 week old pup in a box covered with fleas in the supermarket parking lot the other night. What is the quickest and safest method to rid the pup of fleas. She's now anemic. Any advice appreciated. - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts

Re: [Chihuahuas] Posts

2007-07-17 Thread Sheila Babcock
Such a sweet face [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I am going to try posting the photo in this reply. Gloria - Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. - Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha!

Re: [Chihuahuas] I need to vent and help

2007-06-19 Thread Sheila Babcock
My prayers are with you and Brigette to bring her throught this. My she be in the light of Gods hands to give her the strenght she needs. Bless you both. Jessica [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:To all... I'm sure everyone has heard me vent one time or another about Bridgette's medical

[Chihuahuas] cloth harness

2007-04-20 Thread Sheila Babcock
Does anyone know where to purchase the cloth wide type harness. Looks like their made from quilting. Thank to all who respond. - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: cloth harness

2007-04-20 Thread Sheila Babcock
Thanks to all but Puppia is not the harness I've seen. Denise [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/My-Doggies-Closet http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZpoochypawsQQhtZ-1

Re: [Chihuahuas] anyone have Tahnee's email? Need more Flint River food

2007-03-30 Thread Sheila Babcock
Just got my samples for Safe-T-Pet!. Hope that helps Karen Couch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Any other time I would have an email from her but can't find any. Someone have a link to her or someone who sells it. I'm running out. Help, Karen Couch A link to a phone number

Re: [PHISHING]: [Chihuahuas] Tainted pet food HELP

2007-03-30 Thread Sheila Babcock
Sorry. I don't know why it was published today. Now says it's plastic not rat poison and may be in dry food as well. Will have to watch closely. Melanie Ayers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It wont open for me it says the page may be too old. HELP melanie

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: our visit to the vet today

2007-03-29 Thread Sheila Babcock
WoW. Where is this. I'm in Ft. Lauderdale and the Wellness blolld work alone was $135. Think I need to find a new Vet. Karen Chandler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: where are you located? city state --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, sherri [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well we got off cheap

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: petsmart training

2007-03-29 Thread Sheila Babcock
Could someone explain to me the difference between the clicker method and word comand with praise. I'm confused. The trainer at Petco says it's just the lazy way of training even though they do both. Haven't registered for either class as yet. Raina is 6 1/2 months old. Do the insist on using

Re: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: petsmart training

2007-03-29 Thread Sheila Babcock
on a collar. Our trainer insisted small dogs were placed in a harness. Collars were only used for ID tag purposes only. The first class is usually longer because they have to go through proper paperwork (shot records, etc) during the first class. Hope this helps. Linda Rowlett, TX From: Sheila Babcock

Re: [Chihuahuas] Need Help Please

2007-03-28 Thread Sheila Babcock
Thanks I get some and give it another try. I very leary about going beyond the quick since the'll probably bleed right. He starts to scream if I get too close. AnneL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What type of tip and sand strenght do you use on your Dremmel. What I use seems to do the

Re: [Chihuahuas] Food Suggestions

2007-03-28 Thread Sheila Babcock
Does IBS always mean diarrhea? Viet said Tito had IBS not the menu food problem even though I had switched to Nutro Dry and canned when he developed the problems. His stools are normal all the time thank goodness. I now have him on Wellness and he seems to love it. Didn't do well on Science

Re: [Chihuahuas] Need Help Please

2007-03-27 Thread Sheila Babcock
What type of tip and sand strenght do you use on your Dremmel. What I use seems to do the job to slowly. I got a bag of 100 tips from the nail salon which is what they use on the artificial nails.. Tito's nails are white and you can see the red all the way down. His nails are long and I'm

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-22 Thread Sheila Babcock
Could you give us the names or email from where you order? I'm sure alot of us would be interested. dogmom60634 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I order the bison from a couple of different places. They ship it frozen. I'm in the Midwest. Tina --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Jeannine

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: veggies/WHAT are the NO-NO's FOR DOGS (food)

2007-03-09 Thread Sheila Babcock
that help or hurt? I got some more Tylon pills from the Vet and he ate fine last night and this morning. The Vet thinks he's also allergic to the Prescription Diet ID and they credited me for that. I'll update when I get the blood results later on today. Sheila Babcock wrote

Re: [Chihuahuas] Marsha/Hello. I'm new here/food

2007-03-09 Thread Sheila Babcock
Can I get those foods in Pet Supermarket or Petco? Stefanie Brannan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Innova EVO is good and also Canidae Dry. Stef and Cricket KLL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out Innova EVO. No Grains or fillers. I feed this to my Chis ...they have

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Chi barking problem.... (Chi size)

2007-03-09 Thread Sheila Babcock
Do you have a pic of Peanut? Would love to see her. Melissa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our chi, Peanut, is 11 months old and is still 13 oz. She's been that size since about 12 weeks and I've given up hope that she'll put on a couple more ounces or even a pound. --- In

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: veggies/WHAT are the NO-NO's FOR DOGS (food)

2007-03-08 Thread Sheila Babcock
the bloodwork. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Sheila Babcock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the advice. Tito is already on a special Prescription ID diet, and I have removed all table food except for the green beans that I just tried. I was wondering is carrots are good or bad

Re: [Chihuahuas] veggies

2007-03-07 Thread Sheila Babcock
Pumkin sounds good. Can I used the can or does it need to be fresh? I'm going to try the carrots as well but no corn. Do you use the liquid in the carrots? I also been given small bits of the Turkey or Chicken meat sticks for babies. I stick lasts for 4-5 treats and they just love it. Thanks

Re: [Chihuahuas] veggies

2007-03-07 Thread Sheila Babcock
Thanks for the advice. Tito is already on a special Prescription ID diet, and I have removed all table food except for the green beans that I just tried. I was wondering is carrots are good or bad. Don't want anything that will cause gas. marsha Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

RE: [Chihuahuas] Puppy pads

2007-02-21 Thread Sheila Babcock
What pads do you buy at Walmart for 300 for $38.31? I didn't know you could buy any larger than a 50 pack and that cost me $12.83. Could you give me the brand and how many pkg. that consists of. I need to buy soon.. Thanks dasha48 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I break this down this

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: not eating treats

2007-02-14 Thread Sheila Babcock
Where do you buy a clicker and how do I use it to train? stef481 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got my Chi but have 2 other dogs that I have trained with treats and a clicker. I use tiny bits of Pupperoni brand treats. Pupperoni is like beef jerky for dogs that comes in a little

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: not eating treats

2007-02-14 Thread Sheila Babcock
Is the clicker more than 1 sound? How does the dog know the difference between what you want them to do? Can my older 5.5 years old be trained with the 5 month old that way? Thanks for all the info Stefanie Brannan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can get a clicker at Petsmart or

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: New Here... and a new Mommy!

2007-02-14 Thread Sheila Babcock
Love those ears Zaniest1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Try this link... hopefully it'll take you to a pic of Scooter. :-) http://images.photos.walmart.com/3493576%3A6%7Ffp7%3Enu%3D3239%3E%3A7%3B%3E%3B38%3EWSNRCG%3D3232493%3B%3C2%3A5%3Anu0mrj

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: litter box training

2007-02-13 Thread Sheila Babcock
ut does more litter end up on the floor than the box. I'm using the dog litter box with the Wee Wee pads and was just wondering the benifit of switching to dog litter. Does it have to be dog litter or can you use unscented cat litter? Mandy F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:You don't even

Re: [Chihuahuas] Rocky Super Bowl Sunday 2007

2007-02-09 Thread Sheila Babcock
have been using the litter tray with the pee pad for Raina since 11ks and she is 5 months now. No problems. Tito 5.5 years refuses to use anything but newspaper. I have a second letter tray which I tried putting his newspaper in and still no luck. Since he a male it usually runs off the paper

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Pets in Condo's

2007-02-09 Thread Sheila Babcock
Thanks for signing. Don't know much about it but ask the Doctor about the SARA Disability Act. With a RX that she needs this dog for companionship for depression it has worked in several buildings I know, and the Condo's haven't been able to do anything about it. One of the residents is an

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Pets in Condo's

2007-02-09 Thread Sheila Babcock
You don't have to be elderly to warrent having an SD. There is a woman in her early thirties who happens to be an attorney that has one a few buildings up from me. She is the one that told me about getting the script from the Doctor. She says Condo's are afraid of the word SARA Act and won't

Re: [Chihuahuas] training

2007-02-02 Thread Sheila Babcock
Thank you, Raina has made a gme for herself with me. She learned to sit for her treat. So now when I want to get her for whatever reason other than treats, I tell her to sit so I can pick her up and she'll run close to a place I can't get to like under the table and sit. When I get there she

[Chihuahuas] training

2007-02-01 Thread Sheila Babcock
Any suggestions for training to sit, come, stay, and down for my 2.5lb Raina. The harness is not working for training, and I'm afraid of a collar. She likes to back up when it comes to training commands. Normally she walks fine with the harness and coupler with Tito. She just is not listening

Re: [Chihuahuas] training (Down)

2007-02-01 Thread Sheila Babcock
Makes good sense. I'll be trying it this weekend. What about the stay and come part? I am totally against the collar myself even on my 8 lb Tito. He's an angel by the way and was easy to train. Raina is definitely the alpha. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please don't collar her ever

Re: [Chihuahuas] training

2007-02-01 Thread Sheila Babcock
then it will show her it is a good thing.Then gradually take him off the leash and do it like thatbut have him where she can see him.so on so forths Sheila Babcock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any suggestions for training to sit, come, stay, and down for my 2.5lb Raina. The harness

Re: [Chihuahuas] Fiona's new pictures

2007-01-31 Thread Sheila Babcock
Great pics. I love the one in her bed Wilmary Nazario [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are some pictures of Fiona, some were taken last night (7 wks) and some when the Build a Bear bed was still around. There's more pics I'll post them tomorrow. Here I'm holding Fiona

Re: [Chihuahuas] New Here... and a new Mommy!

2007-01-31 Thread Sheila Babcock
Didn't get a picture. How old is the Scooter. If he's a puppy I feed mine Nutro dry for puppies lamb and rice mixed with a tsp of the same in a can. My 5 year old gets the same only I give him the lite since he's slightly overweight. Depending where you live I cut a childs top of a tube sock

Re: [Chihuahuas] Please help Cole

2007-01-19 Thread Sheila Babcock
I voted. Such a cutie Mindy Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I agree!!! Mindy Rein address2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh what a little doll..he beats the pug hands down Amber All wrote: Hello I am new and I just joined the group. I would like to ask a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sparky's Home!

2007-01-16 Thread Sheila Babcock
Please add my blessing to the list. Don't know what I would do. I worry even when I walk my two babies on a coupler that someone is going to steal them. emily Bloise [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that is really great news. I was so sad thinking how I would feel if my baby ran away! Thank

Re: [Chihuahuas] Chis and barking

2007-01-11 Thread Sheila Babcock
I have 2 Chi's. Tito my 5 year old has never barked at all. He does this sneeze thing when he wants to get up on the bed or just to get my attention. Raina my newest addition is 4 months and occassionaly has that puppy bark were trying to contain by telling her no or enough, seems to be working

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Harness or Leash

2007-01-11 Thread Sheila Babcock
PROTECTED] wrote: What is a step in harness? Sheila - From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sheila Babcock Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:05 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Harness or Leash

2007-01-11 Thread Sheila Babcock
- Original Message - From: Sheila Babcock To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 6:04 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Harness or Leash Hi I just bought a step in harness yesterday for my 2lb Raina. It absolutely wonderful. Easy to put on or off, and puts

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Harness or Leash

2007-01-10 Thread Sheila Babcock
Personally for whatever it's worth I don't think you should ever use a collar on a small breed. One scare or jerk of leash and you could snap theie neck. Please use harness. princessemma04 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, noellebachand [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Chihuahuas] coat pattern and car seat

2007-01-08 Thread Sheila Babcock
Hi Maybe I missed it, but could you give me the internet site for the free pattern. My male is 8lbs, but my female is 2lbs and I have trouble finding anything to fit but cutting childrens. sock tops. Thank you, Barbara Littlefield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want to thank all of

Re: [Chihuahuas] May be OT for some groups

2007-01-02 Thread Sheila Babcock
So sorry for you loss. I know how devastating it is. Our hearts pour out to you emily Bloise [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So sorry to hear about Cookie. My heart goes out to you and your family. -- em :( = From: marsha Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/12/30 Sat PM

Re: [Chihuahuas] I added Paco to the picture gallery

2006-12-29 Thread Sheila Babcock
Hi I too have a 13 week old female black puppy. I would be interested in seeing Paco progress. I'm not sure but I see alot of dark brown in the undercoat of my Raina and am wondering since her father was chocolate and the mother buff if she will turn chocolate. Mine is a bundle of energy and

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Help In Ohio....

2006-12-15 Thread Sheila Babcock
Hi My cat insists on eating the dog food. My vet said that was OK but if the dog ate the cat food that could be deadly. Please watch the little one and not allow it anymore. Good luck e Bloise [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I would try to get him to eat. He is in pain and

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Help In Ohio....

2006-12-15 Thread Sheila Babcock
foodthey eat dog food. Marsha - Original Message - From: Sheila Babcock To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 9:08 AM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Help In Ohio Hi My cat insists on eating the dog food. My vet said

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Kisses sweeter than wine

2006-12-14 Thread Sheila Babcock
Hi I have been told by therapist that they have sometimes used Chi to detect seizure in people by laying around there neck. Mindy Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree too! Rein goes nuts when I come home after being gone even for a very short while. Another thing that makes

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Pebbles Shopping Trip

2006-12-12 Thread Sheila Babcock
I could'nt agree with you more. Wish there was a petition to put it into law. Isn't there a SARA act that allows you to have any dog a therapy dog? I think it's used quite a bit in Condo's in Florida. Anne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can understand the health code - and it makes

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Doggiepottys

2006-12-11 Thread Sheila Babcock
Thanks I'll look into to that. susantn1962 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found out about some stuff that's used for reptiles called Repticage carpet. It comes in different sizes in a two pack, so you wash one and have the other to use. It's made to use in aquariums, and comes in 10 and

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Just bought a 1ld 3 oz 11 week old Chi female how often do I feed?

2006-12-11 Thread Sheila Babcock
Thanks for the comments. I seem to be having great sucess. I am using newspaper but might try the puppy pads. My 5 yr male Chi never like the puppy pad and preferred the newspaper. On day one new pup peed on the floor. I wiped it with tissue paper and put that wipe on the newspaper. I didn't

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Just bought a 1ld 3 oz 11 week old Chi female how often do I feed?

2006-12-11 Thread Sheila Babcock
Thanks. I'm going to try that out today. Anne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the comments. I seem to be having great sucess. I am using newspaper but might try the puppy pads. My 5 yr male Chi never like the puppy pad and preferred the newspaper. On day one new pup peed on the

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Pebbles Shopping Trip

2006-12-11 Thread Sheila Babcock
Walmart is the same hear in Ft. Lauderdale, I don't understand it. I take my 2 Chi into Winn Dixie, and Publix every week to shop and they always make a fuss over them. There in the bag but I put them in the cart. If kids with soiled diapers can go where my food is, small dogs in their own