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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| my previous post RE: Rui the Chihuahua | 1/4/2012 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I am writing again to answer your question I received from you on December 31 regarding my previous ... A: .. There's lots of people out there with lots of different opinions and for all I know, maybe ... | ||
| my previous post RE: Rui the Chihuahua | 1/2/2012 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I am writing again to answer your question I received from you on December 31 regarding my previous ... A: .. Thank you for the comment about my health... 1. This is a link where you will find information ... | ||
| vaccinations | 9/5/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I won't have her vaccinated at the same time. I will let you know the outcome and I will follow ... A: Esther, Thanks so much for this reply! I'm very happy that you decided NOT to vaccinate her at the ... | ||
| collapsed trachea | 8/30/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: Our little girl Pequita, is almost 3 years old. She was my Christmas gift to my life partner. She ... A: Tom... I read your note to me with much concern today and wanted to respond to you as soon as I ... | ||
| more info about my previous question | 7/11/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: .. I'd like a bit more information please... How did this dog act towards you when you were at his ... A: .. Thank you so much for answering each of the questions that I asked you and for answering them in ... | ||
| how to help my chihuahua to stop growling and nipping at my new puppy | 6/30/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I brought home a lab puppy about 3 months ago, currently she is 5 months (had her since she was 8 ... A: .. Your questions are good ones and make it clear that you are a very caring and proactive dog ... | ||
| Chihuahua barks at everyone | 5/30/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: My 19 week old male chihuahua Cooper barks at everyone who approaches and runs away and barks if ... A: .. I was just looking at Cooper's picture and he's sure got a darling little face!! I'm not ... | ||
| Chihuahua barks at everyone | 5/27/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: My 19 week old male chihuahua Cooper barks at everyone who approaches and runs away and barks if ... A: .. Thank you for your patience while I have been going through an unexpected root canal/tooth ... | ||
| Allergy? | 5/27/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: Jo Ann thanks for responding. I feed our 2 chi's kibbles and bits. This scratching seems to happen ... A: I am so pleased that you wrote back to let me know that you found a better brand of food and that ... | ||
| Allergy? | 5/24/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: Jo Ann thanks for responding. I feed our 2 chi's kibbles and bits. This scratching seems to happen ... A: .. Your dogs like the Kibbles & Bits because it's like eating total junk food that has lots and ... | ||
| Allergy? | 5/24/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: Jo Ann thanks for responding. I feed our 2 chi's kibbles and bits. This scratching seems to happen ... A: ... Thanks for the quick response! First off, kibble and Bits is not a very good food and dogs ... | ||
| Maya | 5/22/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I have a chihuahua mixed mini-pin and she gets in these random "moods." I have been to several vets ... A: .. Brittany, I'm not surprised to hear that Maya was having a tough time the other day when now ... | ||
| Maya | 5/21/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I have a chihuahua mixed mini-pin and she gets in these random "moods." I have been to several vets ... A: .. I believe you when you say that this is not a behavior problem. You have done a fine job of ... | ||
| Baby Isabella | 5/20/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: the puppy I assume to be yours in your pic looks strikingly similar to my Izzy! (pic attached) :-) ... A: .. I read your well written and well detailed note and was totally taken back by the fact that you ... | ||
| feeding | 5/11/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: supposed to be between 7-8 lbs. Lexee has been on just about every high end dry food, canned, pre ... A: .. You share a problem with many other Yorkie and Chihuahua owners...a picky eater! Thankfully, we ... | ||
| Sleeping behaviours and flinching | 5/7/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I adopted a neutered 1 year old Chihuahua Pitbull(I think) mixed dog on 5/3/11 and everything is ... A: .. It sure is normal for a Chihuahua to flinch when you touch their paws! You're the first person ... | ||
| Is a Chihuahua right from me? | 4/29/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: Since you have so much experience with Chihuahuas I hope you would help me determine if my current ... A: .. I can't answer this question specifically as it relates to you, but I can answer it based on my ... | ||
| paw | 4/26/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: my chihuahua is 10inch tall and her paw pad is still pink and not turning black.. she's 5 months ... A: Yes, I have to admit that she's certainly a large Chihuahua if she's already 10 inches tall at five ... | ||
| paw | 4/22/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: my chihuahua is 10inch tall and her paw pad is still pink and not turning black.. she's 5 months ... A: .. I know that you said that your Chi is 10 inches tall and five months old, but do you know if ... | ||
| Chihuahua looks always tired | 2/12/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: my almost 4 months old chihuahua looks always tired, sleeps the whole day and when she wakes up she ... A: .. I'm so very sorry to hear that your pup was diagnosed with distemper. You did EXACTLY the right ... | ||
| Chihuahua looks always tired | 2/7/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: my almost 4 months old chihuahua looks always tired, sleeps the whole day and when she wakes up she ... A: .. I absolutely think that you need to take this puppy to another veterinarian for a second ... | ||
| Help wanted with a new 1 year old female chihuahua | 1/29/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: my name is Suzy and one week ago I purchased a 1 year old female chihuahua puppy from a breeder here ... A: .. Do you have any further information on this Chihuahua? Like how it was kept at the breeder's ... | ||
| Teeth & potty training | 1/27/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: Jo, Hope you can help pls? I have a 7 month old Chi she is very healthy happy and bubbly, I am ... A: .. Thank you for submitting such clear and concise questions! Chihuahuas normally lose their baby ... | ||
| sick chihuahua | 1/26/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: 11 week chihuahua, she was sick with diharrea and was in antubuitic for five days , now she is ... A: NOOOO, this is NOT normal! You should take your puppy back to the vet that you saw OR you should ... | ||
| agressive behavior | 1/21/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I recently rescued a 8 month old male chihuahua. I have a 7 year old pug also. My chihuahua shows ... A: .. You've had this Chi for such a VERY short time and he was only neutered days ago. I think you ... | ||
| agressive behavior | 1/19/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I recently rescued a 8 month old male chihuahua. I have a 7 year old pug also. My chihuahua shows ... A: .. I think that having had the one dog neutered is going to help, but it takes time. Testosterone ... | ||
| Teacup Chihuahua -problems with eating and low blood sugar | 1/12/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I have a 3 year old teacup chihuahua, at certain times, she refuses to eat and then when you pick ... A: .. I think it's wonderful that you rescued this little one from a puppy mill! It's so unfortunate ... | ||
| Chihuahua and diet | 1/6/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: My friends found a chihuahua back in Sept and we decided to take her. She is about 1 yr and is 4 ... A: .. Chihuahuas are EXTREMELY devoted little dogs and tend to become VERY attached to their "people". ... | ||
| Chihuahua and diet | 1/6/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: My friends found a chihuahua back in Sept and we decided to take her. She is about 1 yr and is 4 ... A: .. I'm so sorry that you're having this problem with your little one. You're not doing her wrong - ... | ||
| new long haired chihuahua | 1/5/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: we just got a new long haired chihuahua . we have had her three days she is very skittish hard to ... A: .. Three days is a very short time for an 8 month old dog to feel comfortable in a new home. How ... | ||
| My 1.5yo chihuahua is neurotic, help! | 1/4/2011 | Jo Ann |
| Q: Ok, I've had this chihuahua since he was 5mo old. I found him directly in front of my gate one day. ... A: .. First off, I wanted to let you know that the AllExperts site must be experiencing some sort of ... | ||
| Chihuahua's back legs | 12/10/2010 | Jo Ann |
| Q: We have a mini chihua, this is the second time he seems to have dislocated his back legs. Our vet ... A: OH NO!!!! Do not ever give Advil, Tylenol or even aspirin without talking to your veterinarian ... | ||
| Chihuahua occassional vomitting | 12/6/2010 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I have a small Chihuahua, about 9 years old. He`s been prone to vomitting on occassion over the last ... A: .. Can you tell me more so that I can be of help to you? When he vomits, what does it look like? ... | ||
| metal vs. plastic | 11/29/2010 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I wanted to buy an Exercise Pen. She's a 1 - 1 1/2 lb. Chihuahua. At full grown she should be 3-4 ... A: .. I wanted to wait and write to you when you might be back from your trip. For some reason, I'm ... | ||
| Biting and barking | 11/29/2010 | Jo Ann |
| Q: My 13/14 wk old male chi has suddently started chewing and biting my hands and also my friends. he ... A: .. Trust me, what you are experiencing with this pup is purely and simply puppy play. If he were ... | ||
| metal vs. plastic | 11/25/2010 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I wanted to buy an Exercise Pen. She's a 1 - 1 1/2 lb. Chihuahua. At full grown she should be 3-4 ... A: .. First off, congratulations on the new little girl Chihuahua that you'll be getting! I remember ... | ||
| Chihuahua | 11/22/2010 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I have an unaltered 4 year old chihuahua. We have had her since she was a pup. She has always been ... A: .. Although it isn't unusual at all for Chihuahuas to be very skittish and sometimes considered ... | ||
| sick puppy 10 weeks old | 11/22/2010 | Jo Ann |
| Q: Please, help I took my 10 wk old puppy to the vet yesterday,because she has a runny runny stool and ... A: .. First off, I would be remiss if I didn't tell you that you should get a second opinion from ... | ||
| my chihuahua won't eat or drink water | 11/18/2010 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I have a 9 month old dear head chihuahua, on the I noticed 5 days ago that he was throwing-up not ... A: .. I'm so sorry to hear this and I can imagine just how worried you are. I think taking your ... | ||
| high protein in dog food | 11/13/2010 | Jo Ann |
| Q: I was just reading a question someone sent you about using the high protein dog foods for their chi. ... A: .. Can you tell me what question and answer you're referring to that had to do with protein and ... | ||
Jo Ann
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer most questions as they relate to health, behavior, new home adjustment, litter box training, new puppy care, fear aggression, separation anxiety, new vaccination protocols, medications to avoid, the latest developments in veterinary medicine, the most common medical problems seen in this breed and the effects of bad and irresponsible breeding. I can also speak to common personality traits of this breed due to vast experience with a great number of Chihuahuas and Chihuahua owners. I am not, however, a breeder of Chihuahuas and claim no experience in that area and DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH BREEDING -you need to check with a qualified veterinarian if you plan to breed your Chihuahua or if your Chihuahua is having problems with a pregnancy or you're having problems with pups that you bred - this is not the proper forum to address those issues and a delay in seeking proper medical treatment can have grave consequences for your dog.
Experience
Owner/Moderator for Chihuahua_Health_Behavior (since 8/04), Owner/Moderator for Chihuahualovers (since 4/04), Owner/Moderator for Chis-and-ToyDogs (since 2/07), Chihuahua owner for 10 years, current owner of three Chihuahuas, have done Chihuahua rescue and transport and have a deep love & respect for the breed. I also have dealt with allergies, broken legs, liver problems and other medical problems with this breed and have researched and consulted with some of the top experts in these areas. Additionally, I have done dog and cat rescue for 20 years which has exposed me to a variety of health and behavioral conditions which have become a part of my extensive knowledge.
Organizations
I ran the local Chihuahua Meetup group locally for a number of years.
I run Chihuahua_Health_Behavior@yahoogroups.com
Education/Credentials
Just my combined experience and research. I don't pretend to be something I'm not and will be honest and recommend veterinary care and proper diagnosis for medical conditions as needed and aid in the research for good, qualified veterinarians or holistic practioners who are familiar with this breed and the medical problems that are common to Chihuahuas.
Past/Present Clients
Too numerous to mention - all members of my Yahoo groups over the past five years
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