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| Subject | Date Asked |
| my previous post RE: Rui the Chihuahua | 1/4/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| frantic or rapid digging on the bed just as she is about t fall asleep | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: our little girl when very tired and is ready to curl up between my wife and i, goes thrrough a rapid ... A: .. Such a good question! This behavior is thought to be an inate behavior carried over from the ... | |
| my 6-year old chihuahua seems sad | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: 3 days ago my chihuahua Ella seems to be unusually sad and I cannot figure out why this may be? I ... A: .. First off, my apologies for not having written you sooner. There must have been a glitch with ... | |
| Timid chihuahua | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5mo old chihuahua. I got her when she was 4mo old from a friend. My friend said that she ... A: .. So, are you saying that this puppy had no problems AT ALL for the whole month that you've had ... | |
| dog chewed sago seeds | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I realize you are here as a Chi expert, but I read one of your responses about a Chi that had sago ... A: .. It's very upsetting to hear that this has happened to your dog. Based on the information that ... | |
| aggression in my chihuahua | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have had my 2 year old male chihuahua since he was 6 weeks old, and he is very attached to me. ... A: .. Well, the first thing that stands out to me is that your dog is not neutered. Anytime you ... | |
| pee pee pad | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: hello my 4 year old Chihuahua was pee pee pad trained which worked out great untill the day marley ... A: .. I need more information so as to be able to help you out with this problem. First off, has ... | |
| Chihavior followup | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: They helped a lot. I am looking into purchasing Doggie Stairs. She'll only jump from the bed if ... A: You're so entirely welcome!! I wanted to share with you that I got my doggy steps for the bedroom ... | |
| Chihavior | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about just ONE of my Lulu's strange behavior. She sleeps in the bed with us and ... A: .. Have I heard of this before? Not only have I heard of it, I have a very small Chihuahua that ... | |
| dribbling chihuahua | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: my female is 8 months old and she is house broken. She has not been fixed. However, anytime someone ... A: .. You don't say how long you've had this dog and I'm wondering if you've had her since she was a ... | |
| Breathing problems | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: My chihuahua is 8 months old now and is having attacks, not only in the daytime but waking us up in ... A: .. No, I actually don't think that what your dog is doing has anything to do with the weather. ... | |
| my bella | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: my puppie is a 16 week old chiwawa her name is bella and she is the love of my life. today she has ... A: ... First off, I'm so very pleased to hear that Bella is now eating and drinking and just fine! I ... | |
| my bella | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: my puppie is a 16 week old chiwawa her name is bella and she is the love of my life. today she has ... A: .. First off, you need to get this puppy to a veterinarian as soon as you possibly can. No one can ... | |
| Feeding | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Should you give your chihuahua bones from home cooked meats? A: .. I wish I could have got to your question sooner, but sometimes there is a glitch with AllExperts ... | |
| Chihuahua-male erection | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: My 9 1/2 month old male chihuahua keeps getting erections that last up to 12 hours. We got him ... A: When a male dog is neutered, testosterone does not diminish in just TWO days - it takes awhile and ... | |
| Chihuahua Puppy Feeding and Potty | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions. I'm getting my Chihuahua at the end of October. She will be 10 weeks ... A: .. Your question wasn't too long at all.... First off, if possible, I would wait until your pup is ... | |
| yelping after eatting | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: my little baby bolt,started today yelping rite after she eat's i have tried her hard food and some ... A: .. Yes, you absolutely should take this pup to a qualified veterinarian immediately. What you're ... | |
| My one year old chihuahua has a barking problem | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: He will go in the backyard and just start barking and howling at nothing. He also has extreme ... A: .. You're most welcome! And the information that you're providing to me is most helpful! Let's ... | |
| My one year old chihuahua has a barking problem | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: He will go in the backyard and just start barking and howling at nothing. He also has extreme ... A: .. How long ago did you adopt Fenrir from the shelter? Did the shelter give you any information on ... | |
| Fat Chihuahua | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Is there a diet food? ANSWER: Hi Karen... Yes, there are brands of dog food and certain formulas ... A: .. The Cesar brand of dog food isn't one of the better brands and not something that I personally ... | |
| drooling chihuahua | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: why is my 7 months old female chihuahua drooling? she is eating normal and as playfull as always. A: .. You didn't say when your pup drools - if it's after eating, when asleep or after a period of ... | |
| my chihuahuas | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old chihuahua and some times she sounds like she is having asmah attacks. Like ... A: .. It sounds to me like your Chihuahua is doing what's called reverse sneezing which is VERY common ... | |
| Fat Chihuahua | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: Is there a diet food? A: .. Yes, there are brands of dog food and certain formulas that are considered "dog diet food", but ... | |
| Dog Food | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I have been driving myself crazy figuring out the dog food issue. I have a 4 1/2 lb chi that is 1 ... A: .. The dog food issue can drive one crazy for sure!! There's so much misinformation out there and ... | |
| Chihuahua urinating in house | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: My brother-in-law has a male applehead Chihuahua approximately 6-8 years of age that has been ... A: .. I don't know exactly what you're asking me. This dog is 6-8 years of age and is NOT neutered. ... | |
| chihahhu puppy training | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: is it ok to put the wee pads food, and water in the crate locked while I go to work ANSWER: Hi ... A: .. I still don't have the dimensions on that crate that you're using and that's important ... | |
| chihahhu puppy training | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: is it ok to put the wee pads food, and water in the crate locked while I go to work A: ... When you say "crate" EXACTLY what are you referring to? Some people call a dog carrier a crate ... | |
| puking and not wanting to eat | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I just recently bought a 8 week old chihuahua and he is rarely eating. He has also puked the first ... A: No, this is not normal and you do need to get him to a qualified vet very fast. Chihuahua pups that ... | |
| My adorable chihuahua | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: My partner and I have added the cutest chi to our household about seven months ago. Our darling is ... A: Yes, your vet is absolutely right about it taking a month (or longer) for your Chi's hormones to ... | |
| Sago Palm Poisoning | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old Golden Retriever that ate a Sago root ball over the July 4th weekend. She was ... A: .. You're right about there not being a whole lot of information out there concerning what to ... | |
| My adorable chihuahua | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: My partner and I have added the cutest chi to our household about seven months ago. Our darling is ... A: ... My apologies for not responding to you a bit sooner - I had a medical issue of my own come up ... | |
| Male Chi 12wks old urinated in crate for the first time | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: We have a 11-12 wk old male Chi named Alex. We have had a few accidents in the house which we know ... A: Byron... Yes, I STRONGLY disagree that feeding a pup this age only twice per day is correct. If a ... | |
| Sago Palm Poisoning | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old Golden Retriever that ate a Sago root ball over the July 4th weekend. She was ... A: .. First off, let me say that I'm so sorry that you and your dog are going through such a rough ... | |
| Male Chi 12wks old urinated in crate for the first time | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: We have a 11-12 wk old male Chi named Alex. We have had a few accidents in the house which we know ... A: .. How long have you had this pup? Are you only feeding him two times per day or am I reading ... | |
| Bringing Home a Chihuahua | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I recently was shopping at Pets Mart and i saw a Chihuahua and she was being adopted out so i filled ... A: .. I think you're VERY smart to ask questions BEFORE bringing a new dog home. Although I have ... | |
| Unusual anxiety in my Chi? Please help | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: Okay so i have a 6 yr old chihuahua who i love dearly. He has always been alittle odd in his ... A: Hayden.... First off, I would NEVER...and I mean NEVER give my dogs Rimadyl under any ... | |
| Unusual anxiety in my Chi? Please help | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: Okay so i have a 6 yr old chihuahua who i love dearly. He has always been alittle odd in his ... A: .. The behavior you're describing concerns me and it also concerns me GREATLY that your vet is ... | |
| Chihuahua Eye Problem | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Our 13 week old male Chihuahua, Gizmo, has pink flesh in the corner of his eye. It's coming out ... A: .. First off, congrats on your Chi pup!! What you're describing sounds like "cherry eye". I have ... | |
| chihauhua and parvo | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1yr and 1/2 old chihauhua and a cple wks ago she came into contact with parvo. we noticed ... A: .. I certainly don't think that you're wasting your time or money. I think you're very responsible ... | |
| chihauhua and parvo | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1yr and 1/2 old chihauhua and a cple wks ago she came into contact with parvo. we noticed ... A: ... First off, let me say that I'm so very sorry to hear that your dog is ill and I can understand ... | |
| new aggressive behavior | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 male chi's. Jasper is a rescue approximately 6 yrs old. I have had him for 3 yrs. Auggie ... A: .. I'm so glad that you specified that it happens at bedtime and on the bed where they both sleep. ... | |
| Chihuahua is afraid of walking in grass | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: My male 9 yr. old chihuahua has recently become afraid of going outside and walking in the grass. He ... A: .. Yes, I sure DO wish they could talk and tell us what's wrong!! Is he refusing to walk and ... | |
| Is there anything else I can do for him | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: We live in the Middle east and last Thursday evening 6 May we were walking around the local market ... A: .. I'm looking at the information on the bill that you've shared. The first charge is for sub-q ... | |
| Is there anything else I can do for him | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: We live in the Middle east and last Thursday evening 6 May we were walking around the local market ... A: .. First off, I wanted to say that I'm so very sorry for the condition that this poor pup is in and ... | |
| Eye problem | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix puppy. I got her at 8 1/2 weeks. She had her first ... A: .. Unfortunately, I've had problems with my internet service provider for the last several days. A ... | |
| Food Transition | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: A book I bought on Chihuahuas says, “Chihuahuas and other toy breeds have a higher metabolic rate ... A: .. I wrote you a lengthy response not too long ago and then my computer froze up and I lost ... | |
| response | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Milo uses his small front teeth to repeatedly tear at a specific spot in the carpet until a ... A: ... Thanks so much for writing back and clarifying things further. I appreciate the extra ... | |
| Untrained owner | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a male chi that is 16 months old and has not been neutered. He is not around other dogs and ... A: ... Hope you had a nice holiday weekend... You're very welcome and I'm glad that you found the ... | |
| chihuahuas and hypoglycemia | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: What is the best food to feed chihuahua puppies 9/10 weeks old that suffer from hypoglycemia ... A: .. It isn't normal at all for a pup that is fed several small meals per day to be having ... | |
| Agressive behavior | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a male chi that is 16 months old and has not been neutered. He is not around other dogs and ... A: .. In my opinion, there's just no two ways about it that a dog is easier to train and displays ... | |
| cookie | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: my chi pup, cookie is born on the 5th of Jan, so 9 weeks. can u let me know what i can do not to ... A: Atieh, it's normal that she would cry when left alone like that. You really do need her to get use ... | |
| cookie | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: my chi pup, cookie is born on the 5th of Jan, so 9 weeks. can u let me know what i can do not to ... A: ... 9 weeks old is very, very young. Fenghel probably doesn't even know what she is right now. ... | |
| my older chiuahua is scared of the little one! | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: we have a 6 yr old male chi and love him. he has been a big part of our life. recently me and my ... A: ... I think that anytime you add a new pet to your home you will have a period of adjustment. Your ... | |
| separation issue | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I love your advice and have read almost all of your answers to common (and not so common) Chi ... A: This problem that you're describing Sophie as having is very typical of Chihuahuas. Chihuahuas can ... | |
| Chihuahua puppies and a 7 month old kitten | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My fiance(Mark) and I have a seven month old cat(Tyger). My mom was going to be getting a Chihuahua ... A: .. I think things will work out just fine and that they can grow up together just fine. I've had a ... | |
| Drooling Chihuahua | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I just had a quick question. I just got a new puppy Chihuahua today. (she is only 8 weeks old!) I ... A: ... First of all, in my opinion, 8 weeks old is too young for the breeder to be placing this puppy. ... | |
| My chihuahua | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: my puppy eye is suffering from entropion that is what the vet told me, is there anything I can do to ... A: .. First off, I am so sorry to hear that your pup has this condition. I actually don't know a lot ... | |
| Whiney Chihuahua | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My chihuahua, a 4 yrs old nurtured male, has been acting strange the past two weeks. When everyone ... A: ... What has changed in the past two weeks? Are you usually up and in the living room after ... | |
| Chihuahua doesn't like harness | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: We just adopted a 2 1/2 month old female chihuahua. She does not like anything pulled over her head ... A: ... It's extremely common for pups to dislike new things like collars, harnesses, dog clothes, etc. ... | |
| Additional info | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: There are no pet stores here only Wal Mart and 3 feed stores. The nearest big city, Reno, is 2 1/2 ... A: ... One thing is for sure and that's that you don't want to feed the food sold at WalMart. Have ... | |
| Chihuahuas bladder | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Can Chihuahuas hold their urine for more than 4 hours? Or because they are so small and bladder ... A: ! Thanks for getting back to me. Here is a link where you'll find info. regarding reading pet food ... | |
| Potty Training Difficulty | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I am owned by a 15 week old male Chihuahua and a two year female Chihuahua. My two year old is ... A: ... I think this pup is just too young to be able to "get it" thoroughly about using the litter box ... | |
| Marking in house | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Since you seem to know alot about Chi's I have another problem. I have a male lab, female mix, male ... A: ... Marking like this is often a case of a male dog trying to establish dominance over another male ... | |
| Chihuahuas bladder | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Can Chihuahuas hold their urine for more than 4 hours? Or because they are so small and bladder ... A: Has he been urinating and defecating in the house during the night since you got him? Did you know ... | |
| my Chi acting weird | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a chihuahua who just turned 6 yrs old. The poor lil guy has been having sporadic weird things ... A: .. Seizures can occur in many different ways. What you're describing sounds a bit like a focal ... | |
| My chi puppy re | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have had my 20 week old chi since she was 7 weeks old. I took her to the vet when i got her. she ... A: .. The behavior problems that you're describing are seen in pups that have left the mother and ... | |
| Bad breath | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have an adorable 3 lb. long-haired Chihuahua who is 1 year, 9 months. She has horrible bad ... A: That's excellent that Leia had her retained baby teeth removed. It concerns me that she required a ... | |
| Bad breath | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have an adorable 3 lb. long-haired Chihuahua who is 1 year, 9 months. She has horrible bad ... A: ... First off let me say that dental problems are not uncommon with this breed. I think you do ... | |
| Pad Training my 4 yo Chihauhua | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a 2 1/2 yo Chi last Sept. We barely survived last winter (we live in NYC), and we are ... A: You're more than welcome, Julie, and I totally share with you how she's the best thing to ever ... | |
| my chihuahua | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: i have a chihuahua and had him for 10 years i got him from a friend and had him since 2000. i took ... A: Debra... When did he get the shakes and why didn't the vet take any X-rays? Describe what he's ... | |
| Pad Training my 4 yo Chihauhua | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a 2 1/2 yo Chi last Sept. We barely survived last winter (we live in NYC), and we are ... A: ... That's just awful that she will "hold it" for as long as a day and a half like that - that ... | |
| Chihuahua with puffy eyes | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I just noticed that my chihuahuas eyes are both a little swollen..the only thing out of the norm is ... A: ... I always think that it's important to see a qualified veterinarian if a dog presents with any ... | |
| behavorial problems | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: My 5 year chihuahua has reciently been displaying some behaviorial problems. Excessive Barking, and ... A: ... First off, it is NOT normal for a dog to vomit in the middle of the night like that. Is the ... | |
| getting a Chihuahua | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: My daughter dreams of getting a Chiuahua.It´s her birthday and I am not sure of what to do because ... A: .. Boy, I can really see your dilemma! I have to be very honest here, Adriana, and say that I ... | |
| Teacup Chihuahuas | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to know if the teacup chihuahuas life spans really are as short as people say they are ... A: ... Well, first off, there is no such thing as a "teacup" Chihuahua. That term is one that was ... | |
| funny little behavior before eating | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: We have received a chi that is about 3 years old. He has this ritual of taking one tidbit of dry ... A: ! Not all Chihuahuas do this, but some certainly do and it's a very endearing trait to say the ... | |
| urinary | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: i have a 3 yr old female chihuahua that is spayed.she weighs 3.9lbs. she is puppy pad ... A: .. While indiscriminate urination can most certainly be a sign of a bladder or urinary tract ... | |
| Chihuahua adjusting to new chihuahua puppy | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have a 5 year old male teacup Chihuahua that is EXTREMELY spoiled and definitely ... A: ! Pardon me for being so straight forward right from the beginning, but I can't help but tell you ... | |
| Sick Dogs | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My Fiancees mother gave our three chihuahuas some broiled chicken for thanksgiving, and now they ... A: .. Is there a chance that the chicken had gone bad before it was boiled and given to the dogs? Did ... | |
| Rescued Chi attacking owner | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I adopted Mr. Henry in Jan. 2009 from a rescue organization. He was from a puppy mill- they think ... A: .. I think this is a very serious problem and that it's beyond the scope of someone like myself and ... | |
| Scared Chihuahua | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My 2 and a half year old Chihuahua, Jack and I were watching softball last night, and there was a ... A: .. There's just no way that anyone can diagnose your dog over the internet, but it sounds to me ... | |
| i think my Chihuaha is diabetic | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: My Chihuaha drinks excessively and always has to pee! Are these signs he's diabetic? And if so, what ... A: .. They can be symptoms of diabetes but you need to have your dog properly evaluated by a ... | |
| Are moles on chis normal? | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: My chi-min pin mix Lucy is 3 1/2 years old. Over the years she has developed a few little ... A: I have a Chihuahua that has had many skin-colored growths on his body and I have had each one ... | |
| car sickness | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: My daughter's Chihuahua, Cooper, gets car sick almost every time she takes him anywhere by car. Even ... A: .. A lot of time car sickness can be handled by simple conditioning. You might try placing Cooper ... | |
| New Pup | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old mixed chi-papillon. She has settled in well but is very boistrious as ... A: .. When you say "science plan", are you talking about Science Diet by Hills? If you are, that food ... | |
| New Pup | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old mixed chi-papillon. She has settled in well but is very boistrious as ... A: ... Congratulations on your new Chi mix puppy! And kudos to you for wanting to be such a good ... | |
| Dizziness and Wobbling | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: My Chihuahua is 5 1/2 months old and this is the third time she has had these same symptoms. She get ... A: .. No, vestibular syndrome is not common in pups and it's different. The eyes move back and forth ... | |
| Dizziness and Wobbling | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: My Chihuahua is 5 1/2 months old and this is the third time she has had these same symptoms. She get ... A: ... There are three things that come to mind when you mention these symptoms: The first is ... | |
| My Chihuahua's Behaviour | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old male chihuahua. He's recently started teething so is biting things a lot more ... A: .. I think the first thing you need to do is rule out whether or not there is a medical problem ... | |
| Chihuahua Potty Training | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old female chihuahua is trained to do her job on a potty pad. That works ok, but I would ... A: ... Why is it that you decided to have her use potty pads and not train her to go outside to begin ... | |
| bite inhibition training | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: We have five small Chihuahua four of which are rescues. One rescue a 5 year old female barks and ... A: I have to tell you, Carol, that I read what you wrote here twice and each time it brought tears to ... | |
| Eating and sleeping habits | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: Our chi is 3 years. Her eating habits are horrible, of course we made a mistake when she did not eat ... A: .. What exactly are you feeding her? Has she been examined recently by a qualified veterinarian ... | |
| bite inhibition training | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: We have five small Chihuahua four of which are rescues. One rescue a 5 year old female barks and ... A: .. As soon as I read what you've written here, it occurred to me that I have had at least three ... | |
| feeding | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: i am a new owner of a 13wk old chihuahua the breeder said he was greedy bt hes not eatin alot & its ... A: ... When you say that the breeder said that the pup was "greedy", do you mean "hungry" or "eating ... | |
| house training an 8 year old rescue Chihuahua | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a lovely Chihuahua mix dog from the SPCA the end of August. They estimated her age to be ... A: ... First of all, I want to say how much I admire you for adopting a Chihuahua from the SPCA that ... | |
| Three year old male Chihuahua and a new puppy | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male Chi, when we got him the Humane Society said that he had to be an only dog ... A: .. Have you had your male Chi for the whole three years? How long ago did you adopt him from the ... | |
| Food & Nutrition | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok to feed a Chihuahua a grain-free kibble? Or is the high protein content too much for them? A: ... I don't believe that the high protein content of most grain-free kibble is too much for a ... | |
| Chihuahua accepting a new puppy... | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon! We have a 3 year old Chi named KoKo who is our only pet currently. We do intend to ... A: I don't think that I can possibly guarantee that KoKo will become friends or friendly with the new ... | |
| male chi | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: MY MALE CHIhuahua is about 4 and has become nippy and growls at me. How do you control that? I love ... A: Is your Chihuahua four years old? He has no prior history of nipping and growling? Have there been ... | |
| my chihauhua | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a two and a half month old chihahua.We got him on friday and yesterday he started coughing ... A: .. No one can diagnose your Chihuahua over the internet. You really need to have him seen by a ... | |
| Sago Palm Poisoning | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: JoAnn, My 5.5 lb Maltese ate a Sago Palm seed on 17th of Aug. I didn't get her to a vet until 8 days ... A: .. I apologize for being a bit late with my reply. Her liver enzymes are quite good. Her ALT was ... | |
| Sago Palm Poisoning | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: JoAnn, My 5.5 lb Maltese ate a Sago Palm seed on 17th of Aug. I didn't get her to a vet until 8 days ... A: I am SO sorry to hear this. I was just at a Home Depot Store and see that they STILL have no ... | |
| 8 week old chihuahua | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I called a lady that had chihuahuas for sale,and asked her if she had a female available, she said ... A: .. I'm sorry, I'm not going to guess on what you should or should not do concerning an injury on ... | |
| Adopted Male 18 Month Old Chihuahua and he seems to not get along with our female Papillon | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have read some of your posts and was hoping you could give me some insight to the male Chihuahua ... A: Elizabeth... It sounds to me like you're doing a whole lot of things right. I like the large area ... | |
| Adopted Male 18 Month Old Chihuahua and he seems to not get along with our female Papillon | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have read some of your posts and was hoping you could give me some insight to the male Chihuahua ... A: .. I don't know if we're dealing with "male Chihuahua psyche" here as there's lots of elements ... | |
| chi pup and yorkie adult | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: She is about 11 weeks old now and adorable. My yorkie is two years old. He is very good with her but ... A: .. Thanks so much for writing back and answering some questions. I don't blame you at all for ... | |
| chi pup and yorkie adult | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: She is about 11 weeks old now and adorable. My yorkie is two years old. He is very good with her but ... A: .. Congratulations on your new Chihuahua puppy. When an 11 week old puppy wrestles with another ... | |
| strnage behavoir | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: He is active and spry. A few days ago he began wierd behavior such as not being involved and yelping ... A: .. I honestly don't know what to make of it with the small amount of information that you've ... | |
| eating problem | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: .how are you,I've a 3 months old chihuahua pup..which is vey active,plays all the time bt simply ... A: .. I'm fine and how are you doing? aash, how long have you had this pup? When did you start ... | |
| stomach ache | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I took him out this afternoon like I always do and he was fine. This afternoon he started to act ... A: There's no possible way that I can help you over the internet. You need to have your dog seen by a ... | |
| Weewee pad train an old chihuahua | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a chihuahua 2 days ago from an rescue group. They said she was probablly abused before and ... A: .. Well, that's very sad that she was tossed out of a moving vehicle like that. Her behavior ... | |
| Frontline Question | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: When is it safe to put frontline on a Chihuahua Puppy ? Ours Is 9 1/2 weeks old the package says 8 ... A: Personally, I wouldn't use it. Products like this contain toxins and can affect the liver, etc. I ... | |
| new puppy | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I am the owner of a 10 week old male applehead chihuahua. He is a very healthy and happy boy. I have ... A: ... First off, I have to commend you for asking so many questions and being so completely open and ... | |
| new puppy | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I am the owner of a 10 week old male applehead chihuahua. He is a very healthy and happy boy. I have ... A: Your boyfriend is right that this is a normal puppy behavior. I firmly believe that pups should be ... | |
| help me?! | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I brought home a 8 week old Chihuahua yesterday (9th August). We got home at roughly 4pm.Its now the ... A: You need to get this pup to a veterinarian FAST. When a pup is not eating or drinking, it is a LIFE ... | |
| lonely chihuahua?? | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old female chihuahua and while we are away we put her in a pen. My question is ... A: ... You know, that's a tough question. Are you away for a significant number of hours each day? ... | |
| already housebroken 2 yr. chihauhau | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old female Chihuahua. She was completely trained to potty pads until a couple of ... A: .. Yes, I think that you should put her in a confined area (like the kitchen) while you're at work ... | |
| Talkative Chihuahua | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: Our Chihuahua (almost 8) coos and groans or -- it's hard to describe. She can sound like a dove, ... A: .. No, I can't say that I've heard of other Chihuahuas doing this. As long as she's in good health ... | |
| chi behavior | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I rescued a 3 year old chi and have had her about 2 1/2 months. She is generally a really loving dog ... A: ... That's a long time for a little dog to be in a home where they haven't been outside or ... | |
| chi behavior | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I rescued a 3 year old chi and have had her about 2 1/2 months. She is generally a really loving dog ... A: .. I can well imagine that your little rescue Chi really is a loving dog, but I can also well ... | |
| Crate him While Im away at work? | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 13 wk chi puppy, male. I loved your advice so Im going to ask another question. In your ... A: ! I'm glad that you asked me about this because I do think that your pup is crated far too much. I ... | |
| Chihuahua 3 mo old - His biting hurts! | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I just got a male chi pup a month ago at 8 wks. In the beginning he was understanding not to bite ... A: ! Lots of people getting Chi pups this time of the year and I'm being inundated with questions just ... | |
| oil based paint | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: My 5 pound chihuahua is vomiting, shaking, has diarrhea, and seems pretty sick. Could it be from ... A: You need to get to a qualified veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic IMMEDIATELY to have your ... | |
| Chihuahua night anxiety | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a rescue from a puppy mill. She is a wonderful dog and I love her dearly. Here is my ... A: .. I'm wondering why she was given a prophylactic antibiotic? This was for her reaction to the ... | |
| Chihuahua night anxiety | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a rescue from a puppy mill. She is a wonderful dog and I love her dearly. Here is my ... A: .. How long ago did you adopt her from the puppy mill? You've had her for three years, is that ... | |
| Fustrated!!!!!! | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I am completely fustrated with my rescued Chi (5 years old)...I saved her from a bad situation ... A: .. The person you got this dog from isn't a "puppy miller", but she is an irresponsible backyard ... | |
| Fustrated!!!!!! | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I am completely fustrated with my rescued Chi (5 years old)...I saved her from a bad situation ... A: .. I'm wondering just a few things: When you say that you rescued her from a "Breeder Mill", what ... | |
| Aniextiy Attack | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Over Memorial weekend, our 10 yr old 4 pound Chi was attacked by two coones,she had lots of punchers ... A: .. Boy, I'm both surprised & disappointed that the raccoon attack happened at the end of May and ... | |
| Aniextiy Attack | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Over Memorial weekend, our 10 yr old 4 pound Chi was attacked by two coones,she had lots of punchers ... A: .. This doesn't sound like an anxiety attack to me being that she seems painful in the back end. ... | |
| sick chihuahua | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I just got my "little man" a few days ago, he is 2 months old. We have been out running errands ... A: ... Tina, an 8 week old pup vomiting can mean a number of things. I highly recommend that people ... | |
| Long haired Chihuahua | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping to get a long haired chihuahua in the fall and have some questions. I've never bought a ... A: ... You do have a lot of questions and I really give you a lot of praise for being so RESPONSIBLE ... | |
| my 6 week old chi is biting and is always wanting to be held | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: me (10) and my dad are trying to ger him to stop biting but he will not stop he always growls before ... A: .. This is why I always suggest that people should not get pups until they're 8 - 12 weeks old, ... | |
| chihuahua attitude | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: My sister has a Chihuahua, which is about 3 years old, and she has a horrible attitude. Whenever ... A: .. I have to say that I'm not surprised at all that your sister's Chi is acting like it does being ... | |
| chihuahua attitude | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My sister has a Chihuahua, which is about 3 years old, and she has a horrible attitude. Whenever ... A: .. Chihuahuas are known for being VERY devoted and protective of their beloved people and I have ... | |
| chihuahua aggression | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: My chihuahua is aggressive around people he doesn't know. I just got him spayed will this stop his ... A: ... Your question is the third one I've received this week regarding this issue. It has been my ... | |
| Chihuahua question | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I just recently adopted a chihuahua and he has done really well over the past month in our home ... A: .. I think you hit the "nail on the head" when you mentioned that your little guy has had a food ... | |
| Possible stomach disorder | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Our neighbor rescued a standard poodle and a chihuahua that grew up together last week. A week ago ... A: .. I don't think it's uncommon at all that your little guy is very happy to interact with his ... | |
| Female Chihuahua with Trachea Problems | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: My female Chihuahua is 8 yrs. old and was diagnosed with a trachea problem. I got her from a ... A: .. Your dog is right at the age when they're most often diagnosed with a collapsed trachea. Is ... | |
| itching | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: My puppy is 4 months old and she has been itching to where she bleeds and crys.I know she has fleas ... A: .. You can't just treat the pup with flea shampoo and "itch spray relief". I want to highly advise ... | |
| itching | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My puppy is 4 months old and she has been itching to where she bleeds and crys.I know she has fleas ... A: Sandy, your pup really should be seen by a qualified veterinarian as it's really not a good thing ... | |
| Food | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: i was lookin in the internet for home remedies for fleas problems and it said to sprinkle a little ... A: .. There is a chemical in garlic that is known to be toxic to animals. Rather than explain it ... | |
| Sago Palm Poisonings | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I read with great interest your advise to the recent posting from someone whose puppy had been ... A: .. I'm glad that you told me a bit about Vince Cowdry so that I can pass that information along, ... | |
| Sago Palm Poisonings | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I read with great interest your advise to the recent posting from someone whose puppy had been ... A: Susan, thank you so much for responding to the advice I gave someone about the SAGO PALM plant and ... | |
| canine mammory tumors | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: How could a mammary tumor show up less than a month after being pronounced tumor free? That is the ... A: .. When you say that she was pronounced tumor fee, that brings up a number of questions for me. ... | |
| My Chihuahua Won't Stop Peeing..... | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me! My dog is a male long haired chihuahua which is 9 months old now. He is ... A: Andy, you need to get your Chi to a qualified vet to determine what this problem is. The fact that ... | |
| Aggression | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband & I adopted one of 82 puppy mill Chihuahuas rescued recently. We had him neutered, ... A: .. He's been through a lot in a very short time. Vaccinations alone are known to be problematic ... | |
| Sleep issues | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: We just got a 9 wk old chi-weenie 2 days ago. He's very sweet and affectionate, and wants to be ... A: .. It isn't unusual for a puppy to experience separation anxiety for the first week or so after ... | |
| older male chi with new lab puppy | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: we recently purchased a female choc lab, and we have a male chi 5 yrs who is not yet neutered, our ... A: This isn't a criticism, but I think that I would have neutered a dog that old before getting a ... | |
| Aggression | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband & I adopted one of 82 puppy mill Chihuahuas rescued recently. We had him neutered, ... A: .. What darling Chihuahuas you have!! I really enjoy having a picture to look at - you're the ... | |
| 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: .. I'd like to first suggest that you let this six week old pup stay with his mother and siblings ... | |
| Potty training rescue puppy. | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: We (single Mom, 16 yr. old son, 11 yr old male Doxy, and 4 yr. old female Doxy)adopted an 8 wk old ... A: No, no....please do not think that you didn't sound committed. Truly, I felt that you were being ... | |
| Potty training rescue puppy. | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: We (single Mom, 16 yr. old son, 11 yr old male Doxy, and 4 yr. old female Doxy)adopted an 8 wk old ... A: Renee, with more information. First off, I really want to address spaying her and having her shots ... | |
| basic needs | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: ok, first, i have had my chi for about 1 week, and i want to make sure i'm doing the very best for ... A: .. Congratulations on your new puppy and may you have many, many happy and healthy years together. ... | |
| question about vet | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Good evening, Thank you so much for you help. I live in Monticello, MN. I currently take my ... A: ! And I apologize to you for getting back to you so late. I've had so many animal-related ... | |
| Potty training rescue puppy. | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: We (single Mom, 16 yr. old son, 11 yr old male Doxy, and 4 yr. old female Doxy)adopted an 8 wk old ... A: .. First off, let me say that house training a Chihuahua can be a long and frustrating task, so ... | |
| will my chihuahua starve if I do not give in? | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: My 1 year old female Chihuahua/Dotson will only eat people food. Cooked chicken breasts to be exact. ... A: That's WONDERFUL! I'm thrilled, too! I had a sneaky feeling that she'd REALLY like Evanger's as ... | |
| Baby chi w/o mother | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a six week old chihuahua, her name is Saliena. Her mother died when she was four days old and ... A: .. You're very smart and intuitive! I think you hit the proverbial "nail on the head" when you ... | |
| Fear of walking on a leash | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old male chi. He was never a big fan of walks, he would start out lagging ... A: Oh, you're most welcome! And I have to say how much I respect you for wanting to work towards ... | |
| Fear of walking on a leash | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old male chi. He was never a big fan of walks, he would start out lagging ... A: Of course you went in search of further help and didn't want to traumatize or injure your dog. I ... | |
| Fear of walking on a leash | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old male chi. He was never a big fan of walks, he would start out lagging ... A: ... The first question that comes to mind for me is if you're using a harness to attach his leash ... | |
| My new disobedient Chihuahua | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted a Chihuahua. He is just a little over a year. A little of his background the ... A: .. Actually, I think it's way too early to expect this poor dog to understand commands for two ... | |
| i think my dogs pregnet | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1 yearb old chiuaua and i think that she migth be pregnet because she was in heat then ... A: ... You need to have your Chihuahua examined by a qualified veterinarian to determine if she's ... | |
| My Chihuahua has broken out in hives | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old chihuahua and recently she has been randomly breaking out in what look to be ... A: .. Yes, I definitely think that you need to have your Chihuahua seen by a qualified veterinarian ... | |
| chihuahua | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr. old male chihuahua who has not been neutered and actually runs from females. He does ... A: .. When a dog is neutered when it's older, the chances of it stopping the behavior of marking it's ... | |
| knee slipping | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I've heard chihuahua's can sometimes have a slipping out of place knee. It doesn't seem to bother ... A: Yes, in Chihuahuas this condition is called a luxating patella. You're right that it can bother you ... | |
| Sick Chi puppy | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: This afternoon my puppy came inside from playing. I saw she had something in her mouth; it looked as ... A: I think you definitely need to have your puppy seen by a professional. It sounds as if she ate ... | |
| Aggressive male chi | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: my 9 month old male is so aggressive when in my arms or lap. I have had him fixed in hopes the ... A: .. As I was reading what you wrote, I was thinking to myself just how common it is for Chihuahuas ... | |
| My dog is in heat I don't know what to do! | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Since this is my dogs first heat cycle, when is the best time to spay her? A: .. Ideally, you want to have her finish this heat cycle and then get her spayed. Call a qualified ... | |
| About my chihuahua | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I am having a really hard time training my puppy she is a little over a year now and i have had her ... A: .. It's not unusual at all to have your Chihuahua regress with their potty training even when there ... | |
| My dog will not stop barking at night!! | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: My dog is 6 Months old and he is a very good dog except for sleeping! My husband keeps him up till 3 ... A: Your dog is still a pup and I'm wondering about a few things that may have to do with him barking ... | |
| Agressive behavior | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 chi's one is a five year old female and one is a 1 1/2 year old male. Long story but we ... A: Good for you for getting him in and having him neutered soon! I can completely understand why you ... | |
| Agressive behavior | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 chi's one is a five year old female and one is a 1 1/2 year old male. Long story but we ... A: As far as the male being territorial about your house when people come over, that's a pretty common ... | |
| nervous chi | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My older male chihuahua is one and a half years old. He went everywhere with me the first year of ... A: I actually don't think that you created the "fears" that your older Chi has as I find this behavior ... | |
| chihuahua housebreaking | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a one year old male that was housebroken quickly. Five months ago i got another male puppy ... A: As I'm sure you already know, it's not helping that both dogs aren't neutered. At the ages of 1 ... | |
| Adding an addition to the family | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any idea of a good breed that would get along well with our Chihuahua. ... A: This is really a good and difficult question. I've long heard that Chis love other Chis and that's ... | |
| How do you potty train a chihuahua? | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I am in need of some help. We have a 5 yr old Chihuahua, we rescued him. We have done everything ... A: I'm not surprised at all to hear that you're having problems potty training him and that he's NOT ... | |
| How do you potty train a chihuahua? | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I am in need of some help. We have a 5 yr old Chihuahua, we rescued him. We have done everything ... A: I'm sorry you're having problems trying to potty train your rescued Chihuahua. Was he recently ... | |
| Chi acting strange in heat | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: My Chihuahua is about 3.5lbs. She has been in heat about a week. She was fine until last night and ... A: .. I have to first off say that I am in no way, shape or form an expert on this topic since I only ... | |
| Eyes | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Yes i have a 7 week chihuahua i noticed she has a blue color haze over her eyes...i dont think she ... A: .. Okay, Stormi is a "blue Chihuahua" and they do have their own set of problems. In California ... | |
| Eyes | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Yes i have a 7 week chihuahua i noticed she has a blue color haze over her eyes...i dont think she ... A: .. This is something that I'd definitely want to get checked out by a qualified veterinarian. If ... | |
| papers on my Chihuahua | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I was given a puppy Chihuahua in May and the owner doesn't have papers for her. She has now been ... A: I'm not an expert when it comes to breeding and the AKC, but it's my understanding that you can't ... | |
| pad training my chi | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to pad train my chi. When I first got him he took to the pad for 5 months he did so well ... A: As much as you don't want to hear it, he is at the age where he can begin "marking" and once that ... | |
| Chihuahua in heat | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: My 7month old Chihuahua went into heat before he appt. to be spayed she has been in heat 5 days. Can ... A: I'm not a breeder, nor do I breed dogs. However, you've got a female dog in heat and a male dog that ... | |
| My Chihuahua doesnt want to wear a harness | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: My Chi is a 7 month old male and he hates to have a harness put on him he will eat you up when you ... A: This sounds so typical of a lot of Chihuahuas. The way you describe him as being so upset that he ... | |
| chihuahua puppy | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: im going to buy a chihuahua puppy tomorrow,she lovly cute etc! she has no papers to prove her true ... A: I wanted to follow up with you and let you know that I thought that your plans for handling this ... | |
| chihuahua puppy | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: im going to buy a chihuahua puppy tomorrow,she lovly cute etc! she has no papers to prove her true ... A: You're very welcome and thank YOU for writing back! Not only do I think the seller of this dog is a ... | |
| chihuahua puppy | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: im going to buy a chihuahua puppy tomorrow,she lovly cute etc! she has no papers to prove her true ... A: I'm wondering why you have a need to prove her pedigree? Are you asking me if I would look at a ... | |
| having babies | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 1/2 yr old female chihuahua she has never had puppies, is it safe to have puppies now at ... A: .. No, in my opinion and in the opinion of responsible breeders that I have spoken to, breeding a ... | |
| chihuahua eating area. | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My chihuahua always get's her dog food out of her doggy bowl in the kitchen, and put's it on the ... A: Guy!! That's interesting! I have to say that I think that a cold tile floor verses a nice carpet ... | |
| puppy is yelping---why??? | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: you answered my 1st question about my 5mo. old chihuahua and his pickie eating. I tried the evo food ... A: I'm glad that your pup is receptive to the EVO, but I'm a little concerned that you have to hand ... | |
| chihuahua eating area. | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: My chihuahua always get's her dog food out of her doggy bowl in the kitchen, and put's it on the ... A: ! You're so right about this little habit being a common Chihuahua trait! I currently have three ... | |
| newborn orphan | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Is it bad if he gets diarrhea and how do i help him so he dont get it again? His mother died at ... A: .. It's a serious matter when the mother dies giving birth and it's also very serious when a puppy ... | |
| Dizziness | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My 6 month old male Chihuahua all of a sudden tonight started acting dizzy. His head is bobbing ... A: How long ago did this start and did it start right after eating? How did he do after you put the ... | |
| dog food | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: my chihuahua is 5 months old and i can't seem to find a food he will eat except when i give him ... A: This is a common problem and a critical time with a Chihuahua pup!! No, you don't want to give him ... | |
| Thinking of getting a 2nd chihuahua | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a female chihuahua that is almost 7 months old, we would really like to get another one, i ... A: I've been sent four questions this week concerning female Chihuahuas that became pregnant "by ... | |
| eating habits and holding issues! | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I just bought the most adorable baby girl about 3weeks ago,Olivia, she is now 12weeks old and i ... A: First off, congratulations on your Chihuahua puppy! I think you've picked the best breed in the ... | |
| Chihuahuas | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 chihuahuas (2 female/2male) The newest addition, female, bites at one of my males. She ... A: You're entirely welcome, Sandy. We all need reassurance that we're doing the right thing when we ... | |
| Chihuahuas | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 chihuahuas (2 female/2male) The newest addition, female, bites at one of my males. She ... A: Sandy. Boy, I feel that Dixie has such a huge transition to make with never having been socialized ... | |
| perculiar habit of chi | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I've always had a 25-30# female dog. It's my first 6# chihuahua, another love of my life. However ... A: Yes, I've heard of this many, many times and it's something that my own dogs have done and it has ... | |
| Chihuahuas | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 chihuahuas (2 female/2male) The newest addition, female, bites at one of my males. She ... A: This is a difficult question to answer without having more details like the ages of the three dogs ... | |
| housetraining my chi female chi pup | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: How can i get my 14 week old who keeps having poop accidents in the house, to go out to poop all the ... A: Potty training Chihuahuas can be one of the largest challenges you face with this breed. The good ... | |
Jo Ann
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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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