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| shedding and salmon oil; | 1/20/2010 |
Q: I've been reading up on chihuahua and I read that there should be some shedding and we brush her ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering you. I have been ill for a number of days. For your shedding ...
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| chiweenie dog | 12/28/2009 |
Q: My dog is very scary shes escare of my husband and he well not come to me or my husband. I got her ...
A: Give her a little space that is her own. A baby gated area or nice crate. Give her some baby ...
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| chihuahua is sick | 12/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 16 year old Chihuahua and she has not been feeling well lately. I took her to her vet ...
A: I am so sorry about your senior chi girl. I am wondering is she has some kindey failure and ...
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| strange symptoms in chi ; | 12/7/2009 |
Q: We adopted a 3 year old Chihuahau this summer. He came appearing very malnurished. We suspect he ...
A: I would bring this little one to the vet for blood work. It sounds like a thyroid problem and he ...
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| puppy in season with swollen breasts; | 11/19/2009 |
Q: My 9 month old chi just finished with her first heat about two weeks ago. I recently noticed that ...
A: Dog in Season - swollen breasts ; weight gain; puppy in heat at 9 months; Some dogs experience the ...
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| chihuahua nursing; puppy mush recipe; | 11/12/2009 |
Q: How long shoould I allow puppier to feed off their momma
A: nursing puppies; puppy mush recipes; Let me know if you need more help...? I am here for you... ...
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| Chihuahua Puppy using Frontline ; | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Can i put frontline on my 14 week, 2 lb chihuahua? I just found 2 fleas on her and i am beside ...
A: I believe you can after 12 weeks of age - I would only use 1/4 of the tube. Save the other part of ...
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| Nursing period for chihuahas; feeding puppies; | 11/6/2009 |
Q: MY two chihuaha puppies are 9 days old healthy and nursing. My question is how long will they need ...
A: BEST wishes on the new pups! Purchase some puppy formula - In another 3 weeks they should be ...
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| My chihuahua is acting strange | 11/4/2009 |
Q: She is about 15 years old and is almost blind and deaf she has been going into corners and just ...
A: I am so sorry your Chi is not doing very well. Take her to the vet for some blood work as it may be ...
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| Enlarged penis? | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I woke up this morning and my male chi (ColdTrain) had an unusual erection. It never went ...
A: If this tends to be more than a few hours, please give the vet a call. Also, our breeders may have ...
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| chihauhau incontinence? or urinary infection?; | 11/3/2009 |
Q: My chihuahua is about 10 1/2 months old, she is unspayed and has been through one heat, but is not ...
A: UTI in chi puppy; symptoms of urinary infections ; Follow-up : Staci, how is your little one doing ...
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| luxating patella alternatives ; patella repair with supplements: | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old chi. She lifts her left leg and walks on 3 legs when we take her for a walk. ...
A: Luxating patella? Can you give me an update on your little one? Pet Nurse Marie Talk to you ...
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| feeding my dog french fries and cheeseburgers; | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Hey there. I have this long hair chihuahua that I got from this guy from the shelter. And the dog ...
A: Feeding picky chi; french fries for dogs; pancreatitis in canines; Hi Bee - Well, I would look for ...
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| Chi/Sheltie Mix Puppy | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I volunteered to take a puppy from a neighbor who's chihuahua was bred by a small sheltie. He was ...
A: Great Job! How about feeding the bottle for 2 more weeks and then go to some bottle and some puppy ...
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| Old Chihuahua urinates in house | 10/17/2009 |
Q: My family has a 13 year old Chihuahua, who is to say the least, dumb. However, from a very young age ...
A: Your only option is the Male Wrap: *** about the pee... When he is IN the house use a male belly ...
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| chi diarrhea with mucous | 10/10/2009 |
Q: My chi has had diarrhea for about a week and has alot of mucous in it now. He is constantly cleaning ...
A: Give him some canned pure pumpkin - about 1 teaspoon per day. If not better in a few days, call the ...
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| chi weight gain; dog food reviews ; | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Ok to use the question I just sent in. I didn't see the part about priority given to non private ...
A: weight loss in canine; home-cooking to gain weight; grain free feeding; I would not walk her 1/2 ...
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| chihuahua | 9/27/2009 |
Q: i took my chihuahua to the vet this morning and he pulled a puppy which was dead now my dog will not ...
A: Oh Rachel, so sad. Did the vet give momma a shot for the nausea? Did the vet say there was some ...
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| my chiuahua | 9/21/2009 |
Q: my dog was in the yard laying on her side she was died.i know she had only been out for about an ...
A: I am so sorry for the loss of your dog. Sounds to me like a large bird or other attacked her. This ...
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| Chihuahua puppy night time questions! | 9/20/2009 |
Q: One week ago today, I brought home my 8.5 week old chihuahua puppy. He is just about 1.25 lbs. He ...
A: you leave the crate door open and he can use the wee wee pads... Just make sure he is in a small ...
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| Chihuahua puppy night time questions! | 9/19/2009 |
Q: One week ago today, I brought home my 8.5 week old chihuahua puppy. He is just about 1.25 lbs. He ...
A: I would place a night light in the room and some potty pads. Yes, potty pads will give him a place ...
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| 1 yr. old chihuahua ; dog food recipe cottage cheese and veggies; | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Coco does not seem to be eating much. I work, so she is in acage unless my son is home, and he ...
A: NuVET Plus for Chi dogs ; Home-cooking ; dog food recipes ; Give me an update on your baby? Hi ...
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| Chihuahua Question | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have 8 week old Chihuahua, I got him when he was 3 weeks old. When I got him he was very weak and ...
A: Jennifer, BEST wishes on your cute little chi pup! Yes, you can feed more - chi dogs need to eat at ...
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| traveling with chi; potty grass for small dogs; | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have bought a chi chi and she doesn't like to eat her food I bought her,Wellnes for small breed ...
A: As time goes by, work up to 30 minutes or longer. It takes time and practice. Litter box ...
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| feeding chi chi | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have bought a chi chi and she doesn't like to eat her food I bought her,Wellnes for small breed ...
A: How about you add some Wet canned food to her dry dog kibble. Also, you can cook up some white meat ...
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| chi-11 wk old puppy | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I got Bubbles at 6-8 wks old. she was 1/2 size of her sibblings. she can't walk w/o falling over or ...
A: sounds like you have a very good Vet. Yes, hold off on her shots. She can pull out of this poor ...
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| Chihuahua in pain; luxating patella ; acl injury ; | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I woke up this morning to find my 3yr old 6lb chihuahua Roxy in pain. She normally sleeps in my bed ...
A: Luxating patella: Did you see the vet yet? Hi Sandy - Oh, so sorry your girl is in pain. YOU can ...
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| chihuawa in labor | 9/3/2009 |
Q: hallow, very sad at this time my pet has been in labor since 5am this morning and she had her 1st ...
A: Oh, I have heard this before... Yes, they ask you to give up your rights to the pet. I guess they ...
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| increased appetite and panting | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My chi is 15 years old and 2 months ago was diagnosed with severe arthritis. He is on Tranardol and ...
A: Kathy, It sounds like it may be Food Anxiety. The two brands you are feeding are not so wonderful - ...
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| provo booster shot ; nuvet powder supplements for the immune system; | 8/23/2009 |
Q: we just had a 7 month old pitbull die of provo. So I went and got my 4 month old chiuahua a provo ...
A: Pitbull parvo; Pitbull parvo; Pitbull vitamins and supplements; Parvo pitbull ; exposure to ...
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| Chihuahua Size | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 16 week old blue fawn with merle markings chi.He weighs 5 pounds.What will he weigh as a ...
A: You can look at the mom and dad and get an idea of the genetics..... He looks cute! Feed a good ...
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| my chi's eyes are very watery/scratched/irritated? | 8/21/2009 |
Q: MY little chi is about 15 months old and i have noticed that she has very watery eyes, and in the ...
A: Valarie - Go to the store and get some Eye wash ( the kind for people) * Make sure it just has ...
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| limping chi / luxating patella alternatives ; patella repair with supplements: | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old chi. She lifts her left leg and walks on 3 legs when we take her for a walk. ...
A: dog limping; luxation of the patella; canine knee injury; ACL canine injury: Can I have an update on ...
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| 7 year old chi and new puppy ; puppy maners ; | 8/18/2009 |
Q: We have a 4 lb. 7 year old female (spayed) chi named Chica. She has always been a timid dog and was ...
A: your new puppy has very little Manners. In time, he will learn boundaries.... How about some puppy ...
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| 1Month old feeding schedule for my Chi; new puppy feeding ; | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I bought a blue Chihuahua yesterday from a lady selling it, she said the puppy was a month old, she ...
A: This little chi needs to be protected from the Doberman .... I am sure they will be friends, down ...
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| 1Month old feeding schedule for my Chi; new puppy feeding ; | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I bought a blue Chihuahua yesterday from a lady selling it, she said the puppy was a month old, she ...
A: Yes, leave some food down and then feed a little more at night. As for the water intake, he will get ...
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| 1Month old feeding schedule for my Chi; new puppy feeding ; | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I bought a blue Chihuahua yesterday from a lady selling it, she said the puppy was a month old, she ...
A: please get this baby's shots as soon as you can... A good check up from the vet will tell you how ...
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| Chihuahua weight and bloody loose stools ; colitis canine; | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have a purebred Chihuahua puppy. At 13 weeks he weighed 4 lbs and 14 oz! Of course, he is totally ...
A: the blood in the stool is something to watch very close. It can mean colitis = Colitis is a ...
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| Chihuahua weight | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have a purebred Chihuahua puppy. At 13 weeks he weighed 4 lbs and 14 oz! Of course, he is totally ...
A: Innova PUPPY Wellness PUPPY Merrick puppy I am sure you can find them at the local pet stores. ...
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| Chihuahua weight | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have a purebred Chihuahua puppy. At 13 weeks he weighed 4 lbs and 14 oz! Of course, he is totally ...
A: you do have a big boy...... My girl was about 5 pounds at 8 months of age. AT the one year mark she ...
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| throwing up chi dog ; new chi pup feeding ; pup formula recipes; | 7/27/2009 |
Q: "I just bought a chi she was 6wks when i bought her and the lady said she was healthy she looked it ...
A: Puppy formula - I have some recipes for pup formula , let me know if you want them... HOW ...
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| worried -odd chi behaviour luxating patella ; pain chi luxating patella; | 7/24/2009 |
Q: i am worried for my mums chihuahua. When he is doing well he is normal. But he has alot of odd ...
A: luxating patella; alternatives to surgery for luxating patella; nuvet and nujoint supplements for ...
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| my chihuahua pain; | 7/23/2009 |
Q: from time to time my Chihuahua gets sick he walks like he cant move his neck and crys out likes he ...
A: Kathy , I am sorry your little chihuahua has been ill. Sound to me like you need a good check up by ...
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| puppy Innova food ; chihuahua feeding ; formula for puppy ; | 7/23/2009 |
Q: our friends chihuahua died giving birth. She had 2 pups and only wanted 1. we have been bottle ...
A: Puppy bottle feeding; puppy formula recipe; How is your pup doing now? Puppy feeding with ...
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| 3 month yr old chi throwing up | 7/22/2009 |
Q: So we just got our first chihuahua and he has been okay but has not been drinking water only 2% milk ...
A: Nikki - I am so sorry about this ....Your baby needs to see the vet ASAP...Please - this could be ...
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| numbness in front legs of chi ; | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Our 12 yr old Chi has recently begun stumbling on her front legs. In watching her closer her front ...
A: I am so sorry... Yes, it sounds like a nervous system problem. I have some great supplements for ...
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| 4 month old chi anxiety; | 7/16/2009 |
Q: My wife bought a 4 month old chi 3 days ago, she is a very sweet puppy that seems to be suffering ...
A: Place her bed near you if possible... ( and her potty pad, too) She just lost her Pack and needs to ...
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| My Chi is acting odd; pain problem with chi; | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a year old female Chi. I've had many types of dogs in the past but never a Chi, and I have to ...
A: Also, yes, it sure does sound like pain or discomfort to me. Keep an eye on her... BEST wishes ...
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| Chihuahuas bad behavior after spaying | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I just had my 8 1/2 month old Chihuahua spayed on Friday (7/10/09) and now she is being so nasty to ...
A: I wonder if she has a urinary infection and some pain? It can happen after a spay operation..... ...
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| My Chi is acting sad and strange...help! | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have a year old female Chi. I've had many types of dogs in the past but never a Chi, and I have to ...
A: The way you mentioned she is wining and other adverse behaviors tells me she may have some pain. ...
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| my puppy chihuahua sneezes food out of nose | 7/10/2009 |
Q: i just recently bought a Chihuahua pup. she is 2months old. she is very tiny. she is very ...
A: ___________ follow up on chihuahua pup ______________ Hi - did you use my ideas and raise up her ...
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| Rescued Chi | 6/21/2009 |
Q: and breed multiple multiple times and basically the person whom breed her was going to put her to ...
A: !!! YOU are an angel! I would like you to go over to our Dog Trainer section- Or - Dog - Behavior ...
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| dog food recipes - home made dog food ; sojo dog food mix; | 6/13/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has a Chihuahua that will go days without eating. He buys him food and he'll eat it for ...
A: dog food recipes; home-cooking for your picky dog: Oh, Dawn! I understand about a picky chihuahua! ...
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| My chihuahuas will only eat chicken!! ; sojo dog food for chihauhaua; | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old chihuahua, I rescued her from abuse 2 years ago....I also have a 6 month old ...
A: *************** follow up ************************* Chihauhaua that won't eat dog food: Just wanted ...
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| canine allergies; sinus troubles canine; | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Our 3 yr old male chi seems to breath fast and tends to snort a lot (kind of like a human who ...
A: Canine allergies? How is your little one? Did you need more help? I can suggest some herbs to ...
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| chi littermates potty training ; nuvet puppy vitamins ; | 6/6/2009 |
Q: i would like to ask you if you have had any experience raising chi lttermates , I have their father ...
A: the latest... As for potty training them / and CRATE training... I like the x-pens - it is like a ...
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| Chi with allergies; | 5/31/2009 |
Q: Our 3 yr old male chi seems to breath fast and tends to snort a lot (kind of like a human who ...
A: sinus troubles in chi dog; Hi Elaine - Well, did the vet say you can give some Benadryl for the ...
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| chiuahua's shedding dry coat recipe for soothing bath ; | 5/30/2009 |
Q: We are looking to purchase a blue fawn lon g haired chiuahua puppy. We just lost our yorkie of 16 ...
A: Dog shedding - recipe for bath soak; dry coat chi dogs ; Did you find a new dog yet? Recipe for ...
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| Tiny Chihuahua | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 mo old little girl who weighs .6 and the vet said will probably not make 1# grown. I am ...
A: I would hold off on her shots and potty train her for wee wee pads. Don't let her feet touch the ...
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| constipation/feeding senior chi; metamucil wafers for dogs; | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My 3 1/2 lb chihuahua is going on 9 years old. Today I noticed she is having trouble using the ...
A: **constipated chihuahua ; food for chihuahuas ; dog food reviews and choices: Did you try a new ...
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| Chi and seizures vs spasms; nutritional supplements for seizures: | 5/19/2009 |
Q: We just recently adopted an 8 yr old Chi and he is doing great, except that one evening after a long ...
A: if he is able to move his head I wonder if it is a spasm and not a seizure....( it does sound odd)?? ...
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| Introducing new Chi pup to our 4 year old Chi | 5/16/2009 |
Q: We have a 4 year old male Chi and we want to get a new Chi puppy. Our 4 year old is named Ty and is ...
A: ***** How are the boys doing? ********* Hello Louis: Your boy will be fine - just ...
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| Eye Infection chi; natural supplements for canine eye infection; | 5/15/2009 |
Q: My 3-month old Chihuhua was treated for conjunctivitis, but the medications do not seem to be ...
A: ** canine eye infection - normal saline eye flush ; nuvet wafers or powder ; let me know if you ...
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| toy chihuahua skin allergie? ; innova puppy foods ; nuvet for pups; | 5/2/2009 |
Q: i have a 3 month old female chihuahua that has developed what looks like an allergic reaction to ...
A: chihuahua allergies ; innova puppy food ; sojo dog food ; nuvet supplements... Did you try any of ...
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| 5 week old chihuahua puppies | 5/1/2009 |
Q: i have 4 chihuahua puppies that i am wondering about. my female dog had them, and they are eating on ...
A: Here is what I would do if they were my clients: PUPPIES: give them some Merricks puppy food or ...
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| 3-year old Chihuahua with diarrhea for 3 days | 4/30/2009 |
Q: We boarded our dog at Pete & Mac's last weekend while we were out of town. We picked him up Sunday ...
A: This is a common problem when being boarded at a kennel. Hope it is just a little virus he picked ...
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| 5 month old chi puppy with a sensitive stomach | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My vet just diagnosed my 5 month old chi puppy Sugar with a sensitive stomach. He suggested that I ...
A: dog food recipes for sensitive belly ; commercial dog foods for sensitive belly ; Hi April - Ok, I ...
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| new born chi's | 4/13/2009 |
Q: .. I wasnt expecting til 4/17.. 3 puppies 70z and 60z....... all seem healthy mom started having ...
A: Diane, I just saw your post. I sure hope mom and the pups are doing better. Yes, you will need to ...
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| chi anxiety valerian canine dosage; | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My chi seems to be very fearful of certain things like he could get a nail stuck in a knitted ...
A: Follow up on chi with anxiety: Hi- Did you try the Valerian on your little one? How are things ...
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| chihuahua with diarrhea for 3 days | 3/29/2009 |
Q: My 1 and 1/2 yr old chihuahua has been having about 4-5 bowel movements a day for the past 3 days. ...
A: Erin, sounds like a little virus.... I would feed some white rice and chicken. YOU can also add ...
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| HELP! My "Prissy Girl" is pregnant! | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My Prissy Girl is pregnant. She is expected to have them in May. I bred her to my Poodle, Rusty ...
A: I am not a breeder... I would think that you can take her in for a check up and blood work. Also, ...
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| cough ; robitussin DM canine dosage ; benadryl canine dosage ; | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I bought a 11 wk old chi puppy Fri. I took her to the vet Sat, she had a little cough which the vet ...
A: Cough in dog; Robitussin DM canine dosages; possible kennel cough; Poor little Chi Baby! Yes, ...
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| Neutering Problems with chi; pain after neutering; | 3/24/2009 |
Q: ! I have a question.. I just adopted a Chi from a shelter and he was neutered about 2 days prior. ...
A: Follow up on Neutering - How is your chi doing now ? I was wondering what the vet did for you two? ...
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| eye drainage; nuvet for eye stains ; | 3/20/2009 |
Q: back in Jan. I took my 5 mth old pup to the vet( I got him right at Christmas so this was my first ...
A: How is your dogs eye stains ? Did you try the NuVET for the eye stains? How is the worm situation? ...
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| 8 week puppy; SoJo dog food recipes; nuvet puppy vitamins tabs or powder; | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I Just received an 8 week Chihuahua puppy.And she has very dry skin.And she full of flakes in her ...
A: Puppy Chow reviews ; SoJo dog food : New food for puppy ; NuVET puppy powder ; Any update for me? ...
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| Chi and Kitty | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I read an answer you wrote about chi's and cats. I am getting a new 8 month year old chi in a week ...
A: Well best wishes on your new Chi addition... YES, they can become best of friends. YOU need to ...
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| my boebie is acting very weird | 3/2/2009 |
Q: for the past 3 days i have noticed my chi's right back leg jerking a whole lot, and when it happens ...
A: I am not sure about this. I wonder if he is having a muscle spasm? You may want to see the vet if ...
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| chi breeding / pet nurse marie and NuVET for Chi breeding | 3/1/2009 |
Q: We live together and did hope to mate them both. The problem is my chi has a bigger bone structure ...
A: chihuahua breeders ; size of chihuahua puppies ; puppy supplements and food ; Hi - How are the two ...
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| My 8 month Chi / NuVET vitamins/ Pet Tabs/ Innova Evo for Chi dogs | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Do they really have to be walked twice a day, how many times do u feed them a day and what name ...
A: Dog food reviews with pet nurse marie ; How are you doing? Did you try the new food? Give me a ...
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| Chihuahua | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I recently lost a chihuahua to toxcitia..I have purchased another and learned that she has toxcitia ...
A: ... Yes, follow your vets advice and the nutra cal is a good help. You may want to give doggie ...
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| Clipping nails / Pet Nurse Marie likes to use baby clippers | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 pound chi male that hates having his nails clipped. I bought one of those Pedi-paws but ...
A: Sharon, I had to Laugh!! I know what you mean about Nails and small dogs!!! HOW about you wrap him ...
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| Re: Our loss / Chi death / so sorry! | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Today our 3lbs 3year old female chihuahua died. It was her birthday and Like every other day she was ...
A: Oh, I am glad she was not poisoned! Well, let's hope is was a natural death and she sure did not ...
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| Re: Our loss / Chi death / so sorry! | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Today our 3lbs 3year old female chihuahua died. It was her birthday and Like every other day she was ...
A: I am so sorry for you loss.....VERY sad. You know, I am sorry to say but it could be poison of some ...
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| coughing / Vet can't help: How about some NuVET Plus Vitamins???? | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 4month old Chi puppy. A week after I got her I changed her food. The one she was on was not ...
A: Wow Karen, You did a good job bringing her to the vet 3 times! Let's get her onto a good supplement ...
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| My Chi | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I rescured a chi from a local adoption agency. He was nuetered by them and was skin and bones when ...
A: Well at least he is eating the dog jerky stuff! Can you cook up some hamburger for him? How about ...
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| Tess - 9 wks | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Tess ate at midnite last nite> Then she tried really hard to poop without success. We went on to ...
A: I just don't know about this. I think you need to have her into the vet again. Also, give her some ...
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| SEE BELOW | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have already answered this question for you once before. Your Question was: We were given our ...
A: Wow, Yes, a very anxious Chi kid! You can try giving a herb called Valarian: give just 1/2 of a ...
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| what can my chi be sick from? | 1/18/2009 |
Q: We just got a 7 month old chi about a month ago and havent had the chance to get him to the vet...he ...
A: yes continue to use the vitamin water ( Pedylite) - electrolyte solution by syringe. If there is any ...
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| Female heat question. | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have a female Chihuahua that is 2 years old. She has been in heat 3 times and is due to go into ...
A: Yes, the vet can spay her when she is in Heat or Season. It costs a little more when they are in ...
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| breathing and potty training | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Breathing issue: I have a chiuahuah dog 1 1/2yrs old. every so often, usually at night...she will ...
A: Could be allergies and that is why she is having the reverse sneeze???? Also, your house may be too ...
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| Bringing Chi-puppy into house with three cats | 1/13/2009 |
Q: In a week we are bringing home a Chihuahua puppy (almost nine weeks old). We are a bit concerned ...
A: Carla, sorry about your 15 yr old doggie... Now, the new chi will be a challenge because it is so ...
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| Seizures in Chihuahua | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My Chi Cricket is 3 months old. When we first got her she was precious. She was friendly, sweet, did ...
A: The seizure meds need to build a blood level....Tonight may be better for you !!!! I sure hope: As ...
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| leaving 6 week old alone | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I would like to know if it is ok to leave my puppy home alone during the work day? Both my wife and ...
A: If not, you have no other choice but to leave her alone for the day. HOW about a nice crate to ...
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| Seizures in Chihuahua | 1/11/2009 |
Q: My Chi Cricket is 3 months old. When we first got her she was precious. She was friendly, sweet, did ...
A: Oh, poor little Chi!! The seizures could be environmental, as you stated "The carpet was cleaned by ...
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| New Chihuahua questions | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I'll be getting my new chi in the next several weeks and I have some questions. We've crate trained ...
A: please ask if she can stay with mom until 8 weeks... If not, at least 6 weeks old...OK>>>>>> Next, ...
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| Chihauhau pregnancy | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I was not planning to breed my Chi's because they won't be a year until mid Feb but my male got to ...
A: go to this Breeding and Whelping expert - she can give more info than I can on this... AND good ...
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| my baby is acting strange | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My 2 yr old chihuahua Tinkerbell has been displaying rather unusual behavior. She is normally a very ...
A: I think your little chi needs to see the vet. She may be in some kind of pain????? This is very ...
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| 8 mnth old male | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old male chiuahua who is still using the bathroom in the house, but the biggest ...
A: please take this little boy to the vet for a good check up. Make sure he doesn't have a urinary ...
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| Bowl movement? | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 22 day old chihuahua puppy that is having to be raised alone. She (Gabbie) was with her ...
A: I would like you to call the vet and get little Gabbie in for a check up... YOU said MOM was ill and ...
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| Hairless Chihuahua | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I rescued a chihuahua about 4 weeks ago. They estimated her age to be about a year. Problem is she ...
A: ... Now, I think your Healthy Choices if a fair food/ if it is Van Patten's food???? EVO makes a ...
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| Hairless Chihuahua | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I rescued a chihuahua about 4 weeks ago. They estimated her age to be about a year. Problem is she ...
A: Well, she sure looks like a Chi to me! I have known a number of Hairless or bald chi doggies. I ...
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| chihuahua size | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I just got my little chi. she is 9 weeks and weighs in at just under 1 lb. about 15 oz. she has ...
A: Your local vet should see her and they can look at the teeth and determine the age.... As far as ...
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| Hairless Chihuahua | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I rescued a chihuahua about 4 weeks ago. They estimated her age to be about a year. Problem is she ...
A: Oh, she is cute even though there is no hair... She is lucky to have you. We may need to make a ...
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| 7 yr. old Chi's tail hair is falling out. | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My female is 7 yrs. old. The hair around her hind quarters and half way up her tail has fallen out. ...
A: That is possible Kim. What food are you feeding her? Also, have you had any blood work done to ...
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| chihuahua | 12/14/2008 |
Q: we have just rescued to chis aged 10 and 11 one becomes very aggressive if we try to move him off ...
A: Also, we do have some behavior experts here to help you: Ask Jill here: ...
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| Potty Train / Gate Problems / Etc. | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I have two 12 week old Chihuahua sisters. 1. We gave them a small bathroom area with their puppy ...
A: Well, they can keep each other company - Is there any way you can get a puppy pen? I will place a ...
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| bloodshot eyes | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I've just last night had my dog "Chihuahua" move back into my new home after he's been to stay with ...
A: He may be allergic to something at your friend's house? If he seems to be acting fine just keep an ...
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| Fussy chi chi | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could please give me some advice about a fussy 11 week old chihuahua. He ...
A: You are very welcome - JOIN my free Yahoo group - Many pet parents all helping... HOW to save money ...
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| Fussy chi chi | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could please give me some advice about a fussy 11 week old chihuahua. He ...
A: Ok, I would make some good fresh chicken and cook that up - Place into freezer bags and take out ...
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| Ben my Chihuahua | 11/24/2008 |
Q: He is a 15 year old long-haired Chihuahua. He itches A LOT! We check for fleas and give him flea ...
A: a good oatmeal doggie shampoo will help a bunch. Sorry, I know you can get something like the NuVET ...
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| Stray Chi | 11/23/2008 |
Q: Someone contacted me because they know how much I love my Chi and care for him. Her neighbor put a ...
A: Wow - HOW awful of that person to put the little Chi in the TRASH!!! Thanks to your and your friend, ...
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| Chihuahua's teeth | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old small chihuahua. She has never had the best looking teeth, which I hear is ...
A: she can be checked by the vet just to make sure there is no infection in the areas. If you see no ...
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| Ben my Chihuahua | 11/21/2008 |
Q: He is a 15 year old long-haired Chihuahua. He itches A LOT! We check for fleas and give him flea ...
A: he has major allergies..... The d/d is ok but add some Innova EVO WET canned food to his diet along ...
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| can you help me tell what is wrong with my dog please; | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 yeard old long haired chihuahua,(not neutered) he was very attached to my husband who ...
A: I wonder if your little guy has a medical problem. Sounds like he could have a urinary or even ...
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| Crate training/feeding | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I am a new mommy to a 11 week old Chi. I'm told that she should be fed 3 times a day due to her ...
A: !! Yes, she should be fed 3 small meals per day . When she is an adult she will need 2 meals per ...
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| our crated pomchi | 11/17/2008 |
Q: our pomchi is 6 months old and he's still not potty trained! We keep him in a room with a baby fence ...
A: Sorry Judy, Did you know Chi dogs are not easy to potty train? My Chi did not get fully trained ...
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| bump on skin | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My female chihuahua has a little bump on the collar area of her neck. I thought is was a pimple and ...
A: You may want the vet to take a look at the area. We could try some healing supplements, too. here ...
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| Many pets! | 11/10/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine has a chihuahua that he is trying to find a home for, and knowing that I've been ...
A: .. Many times Chi dogs do great with other pets... Chi doggies do need much love and attention, when ...
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| 9wk old female twitches in sleep(not like a dream), and is limp for a few seconds when I pick her up | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I also have a year and half old 3.5lb male chihuahua who barks in his sleep and acts like he is ...
A: Sounds like she is just in a very deep sleep. This all sounds normal to me. Next time she is in ...
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| My 7 mo old pug/chi has skin issues | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I picked her up 5 months ago and a local pound. She had 3 sdcabs- one on the top of her head and one ...
A: There is no major reason to spay her at 5 months old. Do it at 9 months , before she comes into her ...
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| wheelchairs | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you new of a place that sold wheel charis for small dogs. Thanks
A: here are some links to look thru: This site has some Wonderful links- ...
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| food | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am wondering, what are the dietary needs of an older chihuahua? I have been researching this and ...
A: How about you do 1/2 the evo and 1/2 Natural Balance Duck and Potato formula. It would be fine to ...
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| luxating patella | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 yr old Chihuahua named Kelsi. She has luxating patellas in both of her knees. Her ...
A: How about a back pack or carrier for her - she can go with you and not run..."SHE can ride." Also, ...
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| anal glands | 10/24/2008 |
Q: our 6 month old chihuahua appears to have anal gland issues. She has had them expressed a few times ...
A: I have some help for you kid... Get the culture today, it will take 48 hrs to grow. They will call ...
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| Vomiting Chihuahua | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Last night, my father gave my 1.5 year old Chihuahua (5 lbs) some fat from a roast (fully cooked). ...
A: Ashley - your Dad may have cause your baby to have problems with the Pancreas. She can die if she ...
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| Long Coat Chihuahua Skin Condition | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have two Chihuahuas, one is a smooth coat 5 year old spayed female and the other is a long coat, 5 ...
A: Dianna, poor kid! I understand your concern on this .... YOUR kid needs to get off the Royal canine ...
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| Chi dies hours after spay | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I recently lost my little girl chi after her spay. She was 6 months old and no health concerns. ...
A: Oh Crystal....I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little Chloe. This does happen but very ...
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| Chihuahua mystery sickness - Vet stumped | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My 1 year and 10 month old chihuahua, Frankie, is normally the spunky hilarious playful comedien of ...
A: Oh, I am so sorry for you two. You know Anal glad infections can do this to a small dog. I bet ...
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| sneezing and snorting | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 8 year old female chihuahua. She has been sneezing like crazy and making that snorting ...
A: You can try a few things to see if they will help. First off ; Ocean Nasal Spray - ( the kind for ...
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| ?? | 10/1/2008 |
Q: i am looking into getting a little Chi of my own. Although i need help deciding whether to get a ...
A: Yes, they can tend to be a little smaller, but not much - 1 pound or less. good luck to you... Make ...
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| Can a Female Chi Mate With a Male Shitzu? | 9/30/2008 |
Q: HELP! My 3 year old Female Chihuahua might be pregnant with a Male Shitzu's pups. Is this safe for ...
A: Oh Boy! I think you need to see a vet . You may need to have this terminated if she is pregnant. ...
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| ?? | 9/30/2008 |
Q: i am looking into getting a little Chi of my own. Although i need help deciding whether to get a ...
A: too. I have a Doggie Hotel and we get many males and females.....Hard to say who is more loving. If ...
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| 5 week old chihuahua | 9/29/2008 |
Q: The owner didnt want to keep the pups any more. Wanted them gone. My puppy Rocky has most of his ...
A: Joanna - If you can get some of the puppy formula into his food - you can soak the dry kibble with ...
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| Feeding and Spay | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have been having second thoughts about spaying my Chi, 20 mths, i've heard terrible things that ...
A: When any pet goes under anesthesia there is a risk. You can as your vet to do some liver function ...
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| Hair falling out in clumps | 9/23/2008 |
Q: We have a 10 year old male Chihuahua. The hair on his back is falling out in clumps and his skin is ...
A: ... The hair falling out in clumps is a sign of mange. Please let me know what the vet say... ...
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| Eye problem with Chihuahua? | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Nugget is a blond four pound Chihuahua, less then a year old, that suddenly can't jump down to the ...
A: Follow Up on supplements- Many vets do not believe in supplements or have much knowledge on them... ...
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| Eye problem with Chihuahua? | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Nugget is a blond four pound Chihuahua, less then a year old, that suddenly can't jump down to the ...
A: The luxating patella or " trick " knee will present it's self like this. Watch little Nugget again. ...
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| Heat | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Why has my 11month old chihuahua not gone into heat? and when should she?
A: Don't worry. Her first season or heat can start between 8 month to 13 months. Should be soon! If ...
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| Swollen Neck | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My chi's neck swelled about 2 weeks ago, I was not home a the time. She was fine when I went to ...
A: What did your vet diagnose her with? What meds did your vet give you? How old is your little Chi? ...
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| Chihuahua | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My Chihuahua is 20 mths weighs 4 lbds. I am currently feeding her 2 tble sp. in the morning and 2 ...
A: you can feed more - give her 3 tablespoons in the am and 3 in the pm... also, leave some dry food ...
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| how do i know if he will survive? | 8/26/2008 |
Q: he doesn't move his front paws while eating...he will drink the milk but just go to sleep right ...
A: please give him puppy formula and not regular milk... He can possibly make it with dog ...
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| my Chihuahua | 8/24/2008 |
Q: my dog had 3 puppies on July 29, only one of which survived, and then later died from my mom ...
A: Kristine- I am so sorry about the loss of the puppies! Oh, so sad! Mom may have a little yeast ...
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| Chihuahua with eye problem | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Friends of mine recently found a female chihuahua wandering in a nearby neighborhood and havent ...
A: Katie - I don't know for sure... You can try a very small dosage of Benadryl every 8 hrs... ( 1 mg ...
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| Chihuahua died after spay | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I took my Chihuahua in to be spayed yesterday morning. She was a little over 2 years old, with no ...
A: I am so sorry for the loss of your little Chi. With any surgery there are risks... She could have ...
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| Chihuahua | 8/22/2008 |
Q: My Chihauhua had puppies five weeks ago. After going thru a calcium drop and feeding puppies ...
A: .. It will stop the bleeding. As for this kids, yes, Wellness, Innova, Solid Gold are all good ...
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| Chihuahua not drinking any water | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I offer my 9 week old puppy water before every feeding usually 4 times a day. He sniffs the water ...
A: My Chi did this to me, too. I was so happy when she finally did drink from a bowl. I was so ...
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| When do i stop feeding my little Chi? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering how much to feed my puppy per day, and when should i stop feeding her before ...
A: .. When she is an adult she will need 2-3 small meals per day. Chi dogs suffer from low blood sugar ...
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| How much Benadryl to give? | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have a new teeny tiny male chi. I was just reading about reactions to shots and giving Benadryl ...
A: I don't like to have the immunizations too close together. Many vets will tell you 3 weeks in ...
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| giving benadryl to a chihuahua | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My little guy is about 6.5-7 lbs and a friend advised I could give him benadryl for his allergies. ...
A: I don't believe you overdosed your baby.. Here is a neurological test: You can take a flash light ...
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| chihuahua | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I just got my first Chihuahua 4 days ago and i love her to death, she is the sweetest thing, I've ...
A: YOU could say " bathroom time" or how about "outside time"... I hate to change her name because ...
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| chihuahua feeding | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I just got a teacup applehead chihuahua 4 days ago,, and she is a adorable sweetheart. People who ...
A: Please be careful with her feeding - She only needs about 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup per day - If she gets ...
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| chihuahuas | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Whenever I attempt to brush, clip nails or clean the ears of my chi she tries to BITE me. What can ...
A: Have fun with this... Get someone to help you hold her. You can wrap her like a new born baby and ...
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| Home alone - too long? | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Because of the bus schedules, I am gone 12 hours a day during the work week. I can't leave my tiny ...
A: ..No guarantees he will never mark the inside of his home.. If he does, it may just be a few ...
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| giving honey to Chi puppy 7 wks old | 7/26/2008 |
Q: The breeder suggested that I give Rusty Taco 1/2 tsp honey twice daily. He is having fairly loose ...
A: Chi doggies are prone to this... To combat this problem you feed 4 small meals per day until they ...
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| chihuahua puppy throwing up and shaking | 7/21/2008 |
Q: my one month old chihuahua was throwing up some food and he was shaking. waht could be the cause of ...
A: I would get your chi to the VET ASAP... Sounds like your baby may be dehydrated and have a virus ...
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| hives | 7/18/2008 |
Q: ok my chihuahua has spots all over her body..she is a very jelous dog..she always sits between my ...
A: Wow, sounds odd! If there is some swelling and you feel it could be a stress reaction/ allergic ...
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| new chi pup seems terrified of other dogs | 7/17/2008 |
Q: We just got a 12-week-old chihuahua puppy from a loving breeder/groomer. She several dogs of ...
A: You have changed her pack and she is stressed. In a few days she will be much better. Give her a ...
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| SICK BABY | 7/6/2008 |
Q: MY CHI-CHI TURNED 1 YEAR YESTERDAY. SHE'S 7.5 LBS. FOR 3 DAYS SHE HAD DIAREHHA (?) IT SMELLED ...
A: I understand your concern! She must have a virus that has hit her intestines... Many times it just ...
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