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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| new puppy | 8/14/2009 | Jo Ann |
| 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 ... | ||
| Chihuahua weight and bloody loose stools ; colitis canine; | 8/12/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| help me?! | 8/10/2009 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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? ... | ||
| Chihuahua weight | 8/4/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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. ... | ||
| Chihuahua weight | 8/4/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| already housebroken 2 yr. chihauhau | 8/3/2009 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 ... | ||
| throwing up chi dog ; new chi pup feeding ; pup formula recipes; | 7/27/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| Chihuahua 3 mo old - His biting hurts! | 7/26/2009 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 ... | ||
| worried -odd chi behaviour luxating patella ; pain chi luxating patella; | 7/24/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| my chihuahua pain; | 7/23/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| puppy Innova food ; chihuahua feeding ; formula for puppy ; | 7/23/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| 3 month yr old chi throwing up | 7/22/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| numbness in front legs of chi ; | 7/21/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| 4 month old chi anxiety; | 7/16/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| Chihuahua night anxiety | 7/15/2009 | Jo Ann |
| 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 ... | ||
| My Chi is acting odd; pain problem with chi; | 7/15/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| Chihuahua night anxiety | 7/15/2009 | Jo Ann |
| 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 ... | ||
| Chihuahuas bad behavior after spaying | 7/14/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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..... ... | ||
| Fustrated!!!!!! | 7/13/2009 | Jo Ann |
| 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 ... | ||
| My Chi is acting sad and strange...help! | 7/13/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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. ... | ||
| Fustrated!!!!!! | 7/13/2009 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 ... | ||
| my puppy chihuahua sneezes food out of nose | 7/10/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| Long haired Chihuahua | 7/9/2009 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 | Jo Ann |
| 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 ... | ||
| Rescued Chi | 6/21/2009 | Marie Peppers and her Chi Miss Priscilla....Ask Us! |
| 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 ... | ||
| Female Chihuahua with Trachea Problems | 6/21/2009 | Jo Ann |
| 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 ... | ||
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Jo Ann
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer most questions as they relate to health, behavior, new home adjustment, litter box training, new puppy care, fear aggression, separation anxiety, new vaccination protocols, medications to avoid, the latest developments in veterinary medicine, the most common medical problems seen in this breed and the effects of bad and irresponsible breeding. I can also speak to common personality traits of this breed due to vast experience with a great number of Chihuahuas and Chihuahua owners. I am not, however, a breeder of Chihuahuas and claim no experience in that area and DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH BREEDING -you need to check with a qualified veterinarian if you plan to breed your Chihuahua or if your Chihuahua is having problems with a pregnancy or you're having problems with pups that you bred - this is not the proper forum to address those issues and a delay in seeking proper medical treatment can have grave consequences for your dog.
Experience
Owner/Moderator for Chihuahua_Health_Behavior (since 8/04), Owner/Moderator for Chihuahualovers (since 4/04), Owner/Moderator for Chis-and-ToyDogs (since 2/07), Chihuahua owner for 10 years, current owner of three Chihuahuas, have done Chihuahua rescue and transport and have a deep love & respect for the breed. I also have dealt with allergies, broken legs, liver problems and other medical problems with this breed and have researched and consulted with some of the top experts in these areas. Additionally, I have done dog and cat rescue for 20 years which has exposed me to a variety of health and behavioral conditions which have become a part of my extensive knowledge.
Organizations
I ran the local Chihuahua Meetup group locally for a number of years.
I run Chihuahua_Health_Behavior@yahoogroups.com
Education/Credentials
Just my combined experience and research. I don't pretend to be something I'm not and will be honest and recommend veterinary care and proper diagnosis for medical conditions as needed and aid in the research for good, qualified veterinarians or holistic practioners who are familiar with this breed and the medical problems that are common to Chihuahuas.
Past/Present Clients
Too numerous to mention - all members of my Yahoo groups over the past five years
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