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Expert: - 1/26/2011


Question
11 week chihuahua, she was sick with diharrea and was in antubuitic for five days , now she is eating well and drinking no diharrea but she feel very weak, she cant walk , her legs are very weak is this normal?

Answer
NOOOO, this is NOT normal!  You should take your puppy back to the vet that you saw OR you should take it to a new vet that is familiar with this breed for a second opinion.  

Jo Ann

P.S.  Please let me know how things go.  I will be thinking about you and your pup.  

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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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