[Chihuahuas] food?

2007-08-25 Thread noellebachand
I am feeding Nutro Natural Choice, but am thinking of changing to Nutrisource? Anyone have any feedback on this brand??? " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas

[Chihuahuas] Re: QUESTION; WHIZ DOG!!!!!!!!!!

2007-05-18 Thread noellebachand
My chi is 7 months old and pee pee pad trained but also outdoor trained. He will go on his pee pee pads whenever he goes, but if he is outside or we are in a rush he has no problem going outside. Of course if it is raining or snowing he will not even leave the door! I had him in an exercise

[Chihuahuas] Food....Throwing up

2007-05-10 Thread noellebachand
Hi Everyone, Eddie has been throwing up a lot lately. He is eating so fast. I can not contol it. I have tried giving him a little at a time, but he just inhales his food. I am giving him the correct amount that is on his bag of food. This happens at least twice a week. Is there any suggestio

[Chihuahuas] Re: updates

2007-05-10 Thread noellebachand
Good Luck!! --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "marsha Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In case anyone has been wondering where I have been lately, ...or even if you haven't, I'm gonna tell you anyhow, lol.. > > I wont go into EVERYTHING that has kept me away, but one of the biggies

[Chihuahuas] Re: Badly bruised after Neuter - update

2007-04-28 Thread noellebachand
ndler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My little boy had the same thing and we were told to double his meds > for a couple of doses as they give a low dose as some have no problems. > He was better in 2 /2 days. > Karen > > > > --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.c

[Chihuahuas] Badly bruised after Neuter

2007-04-27 Thread noellebachand
My 5 pound / 6 month old chi Eddie got neutered yesterday morning and is it 24 hours later and he has not slept or stopped crying since i brought him home. He looks like he is badly bruised? Is this common. I am not sure if this is because he is small or what, but i am just not sure and it s

[Chihuahuas] Re: A good food to buy?

2007-04-20 Thread noellebachand
I just started with Nutro Natural for puppies with sensative stomachs...so far so good We tried Science Diet (made with a lot of by product) and then Wellness and that gave him stomach problems! --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "shaynasasha1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'd like to

[Chihuahuas] Crate and Feeding....

2007-04-19 Thread noellebachand
My 6 month old chihuahua absolutely loves to poop in his crate and roll around in it. Which is something i am extremely aggrivated with. He was in the bathroom gated but we had to move him to the crate b/c he was stepping in his poop! We have tried everything. He is ok once he is in the crate

[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
; > > > > > > > > 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

[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] Changing food...suggestions

2007-04-03 Thread noellebachand
Hi Again, So i wrote last week when Eddie had Diarhhea and i called the vet adn they advised me rice and hamburg for three days which was a blessing! The vet also advised to try his Wellness food for three more days and see what happens that way we can rule out that it is the food that is not

[Chihuahuas] Re: Vaccinations

2007-03-30 Thread noellebachand
My Chi had a horrible reaction to the Lepto his face was all bumps and he was so scared i had to bring him right to the vet to get a benadryl shot and to prevent further reactions the vet advised me to give him 2ml of childrens benadryl (right over the counter at CVS) about an hour before each

[Chihuahuas] Baths

2007-03-29 Thread noellebachand
Can to many baths make a puppy sick? " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settin

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-03-29 Thread noellebachand
oh my chihuahua goes crazy when i get home, but i love it. It is great to come home after working all day and somebody is so happy that you are there!!! I think it is so funny he always will find a toy and just hold it in his mouth while he runs around like a mad man! --- In Chihuahuas@

[Chihuahuas] Re: Food Suggestions

2007-03-28 Thread noellebachand
e sensitve to a certain ingredient. You may want to try the fish and sweet potato flavor of Wellness. Also, I would never feed canned food, IMO, no matter what brand. Dry is all they need. Good luck. > > Stef > > noellebachand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Eddie is

[Chihuahuas] Re: Need Help Please

2007-03-28 Thread noellebachand
I have to go to the Vet or Petsmart. Petsmart is only 8$ for a nail trim. I cant even touch my chihuahua Eddie's feet. He screams and squirms and runs from me and he is the most lovable dog ever. He just HATES getting his nails cut. So now we go to petsmart and it is over in 5 minutes.

[Chihuahuas] Food Suggestions

2007-03-28 Thread noellebachand
Eddie is sick againhe had diarrhea last night and has had it for the past few days. I have recently switched over his food and i am thinking he doesnt like it. I will feed him hamburg/rice for the next few days, but i am feeding him Wellness and now that i think back the past 10 days his s

[Chihuahuas] Re: hlpe running out of ideas

2007-03-26 Thread noellebachand
nd food/water dishes on the other. I guess this would depend on the size/shape of your kitchen, but that is what I would try. I, personally, wouldn't crate him for a full work day unless you hire a pet sitter to come during the day while you're gone. You should never crate a dog

[Chihuahuas] Re: hlpe running out of ideas

2007-03-26 Thread noellebachand
. I, personally, wouldn't crate him for a full work day unless you hire a pet sitter to come during the day while you're gone. You should never crate a dog for more than 4 hours at a time. > > Stef > > noellebachand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

[Chihuahuas] Re: hlpe running out of ideas

2007-03-26 Thread noellebachand
> > > > _ > > From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of noellebachand > Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 8:47 PM > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Chihuahuas] hlpe running out of ideas > > > > Eddie

[Chihuahuas] hlpe running out of ideas

2007-03-25 Thread noellebachand
Eddie is about 5 months now and is doing well on his wee wee pads. i work full time during the day so when i got him i decided not to crate him. i got him a nice kennel and put his wee wee pads in, blanket, bone. He is fine when he is in it, but he will poop and then walk in it and get it all

[Chihuahuas] Re: Allergic Reaction to Vaccination

2007-02-28 Thread noellebachand
Thanks so much. Yes they advised me to do the same witht he benadryl and syringe as well. i know next time! Thanks --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "puppymotel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes, this happened to my little girl with her second shot...After that > I gave her half of a chil

[Chihuahuas] Re: Allergic Reaction to Vaccination

2007-02-28 Thread noellebachand
wrote: > > noellebachand wrote: > > > So Eddie my 4 month old chihuahua got a vaccination Monday evening. > > When i returned home last evening his ear was flopped down and his > > face was swelled up with bumbs and hives. We went to the vet right > > away where he got

[Chihuahuas] Re: full grown at what age?

2007-02-27 Thread noellebachand
ure till they over a year > Marsha > > - Original Message - > From: noellebachand > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:41 AM > Subject: [Chihuahuas] full grown at what age? > > > At what age can i expect my chi

[Chihuahuas] full grown at what age?

2007-02-27 Thread noellebachand
At what age can i expect my chiahuahua to be full grown? Some have told me 1 year others 6 months.anyone know? Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/MJOo

[Chihuahuas] Re: Help

2007-02-24 Thread noellebachand
tting their pants againyou just gotta struggle on and know that eventually they will graduate to "real underwear", lol > > Marsha > > - Original Message - > From: noellebachand > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 9:46

[Chihuahuas] Re: Help

2007-02-22 Thread noellebachand
em, Pita & Pablo :) > > > > ===== > From: noellebachand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/02/22 Thu AM 08:46:57 CST > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Chihuahuas] Help > > > My chihuahua Eddie is about 4 mon

[Chihuahuas] Help

2007-02-22 Thread noellebachand
My chihuahua Eddie is about 4 months old. He was doing so well going on the pee pee pads and then all of a sudden he seems to go whereever he wants again. I never stopped praising or anything. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks Noelle " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends!

[Chihuahuas] Re: litter box training

2007-02-13 Thread noellebachand
I am all set on that end. Purina makes a litter for small toy dogs. Thanks for the tips. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "havervwillroam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hello!! i thought i better mention that if you litter train them, > please do not use the scented litter, if they eat

[Chihuahuas] Re: litter box training

2007-02-13 Thread noellebachand
ter box and she knew what to do ! > > > > --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "noellebachand" > wrote: > > > > I have had my chichuahua for just about two months. He is trained > > very well on the pads, but i am thinking of switching over to a &g

[Chihuahuas] litter box training

2007-02-13 Thread noellebachand
I have had my chichuahua for just about two months. He is trained very well on the pads, but i am thinking of switching over to a litter box. I have heard great things of these. If anyone has any feedback or training tips on how to ged him to use the box that would be so helpful!!! Thanks,

[Chihuahuas] Bathing a puppy

2007-01-23 Thread noellebachand
Is there a certain age where you can start bathing a puppy. I am not sure how often or when you should start this with a chi pup? " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/C

[Chihuahuas] Re: Training Issues....

2007-01-12 Thread noellebachand
Thanks Ann, i have referred to that, but was just wondering if anyone had any additional tips to help. Thanks. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Anne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >I have a 12 week old chihuahua. I love him dearly and could not be > > happier with him. I am having some

[Chihuahuas] Re: Training Issues....

2007-01-12 Thread noellebachand
hing I don't! I have never been real good with housebreaking anyhow, lol. > > Best of luck to you...I realize this post did not help you at all!! lol > > Marsha > > > - Original Message - > From: noellebachand > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com >

[Chihuahuas] Training Issues....

2007-01-12 Thread noellebachand
I have a 12 week old chihuahua. I love him dearly and could not be happier with him. I am having some trouble training him though. I amusing the wee wee pads and when he pees he will go right over to them no problem and pees. Going #2 is another story he just goes wherever he wants. I am usua

[Chihuahuas] Re: Harness or Leash

2007-01-10 Thread noellebachand
Thanks i am going to try that ! --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "princessemma04" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "noellebachand" > wrote: > > > > My Chihuahua is about 12 weeks old. I just got him a

[Chihuahuas] Harness or Leash

2007-01-10 Thread noellebachand
My Chihuahua is about 12 weeks old. I just got him a collar and he absolutely hates it. Now i am wondering if he even should be using a collar/leash? Should i be using a harness on him instead if he wants to go outside? Thanks, Noelle " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join

[Chihuahuas] Re: house training

2006-12-18 Thread noellebachand
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Anne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hi Ann, Thanks so much. I found it and printed it out!!! > Hey, Noelle. > > If you look in the Files section of the group's home page, you'll find a > file called Housebreaking.txt that I put there. This is the system that

[Chihuahuas] house training

2006-12-18 Thread noellebachand
Hi there, I wrote yesterday. I am looking at all possible ways to house train the chihuahua. Is it better to crate him during the day? Or do i block off a small area for him to have toys,food,litterbox etc. I am not sure i want to train him the most effective way. Any ideas, thoughts, or op

[Chihuahuas] NEW

2006-12-17 Thread noellebachand
Hello Everyone. I am new to the group. i just got my chihuahua named Eddie. Yesterday! He is adorable. Although i still cant catch on to his potty habits. I live in the city and was wondering people thoughts on litter box training. Any suggesstions would help! Thanks, Noelle " Lets tal