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the group (Thank you!!!)....I just happen to be the one with the "big mouth"
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Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:40
PM
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: new puppy
Marsha,
Thank you so much
for your advice. I really do appreciate it. I will call my vet in the morning.
She is itching alot less. But that does not mean the fleas are gone. I don't
want her sick. I will have him give her a good check up. Thank you for letting
me know about the heart problems. I will keep an eye out for that and any
other things that chi's may be prone for. I am so glad that I found your group
and thanks for making it so easy to join.
Kim
--- In
[email protected], "marsha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
>
> First, let me say, no matter how good or bad
her breeder may have been...it is what you do for/with her from here on out
that counts. Even if the breeder was totally unethical (and I am not saying
she was...only saying IF) that doesn't mean your baby is no good. A bad
breeder can still have great pups. The thing is, an ethical breeder is more
concerned about the well being of the pups than they are about "selling". And
it simply is not in a chi pups best interest to go to an in-experienced home
so young.
>
> The fact that you are finding fleas on your pup is
another sign of an unethical breeder! Fleas pose a very serious danger to a
young chi. If you have not yet rid her of fleas, see your vet about flea
medication asap. It is normally not recommended to use frontline, advantage,
ect on pups that young, but vet may do that under supervision because the risk
of the medicine is a lot lower than the risk of the fleas! Treat this asap.
Regular bathing will not get rid of this problem, and most medicines gotten at
wal mart, ect are not worth the money paid for them.
>
> As for
hypoglycemia (low sugar) symptoms include dizziness, weakness, confusion,
minor convulsions, and can lead to death if it gets to serious and isn't
treated. Chi pups are very prone to this. Emergency treatment is by rubbing a
teaspoon of sugar, corn syrup, kepto (spelling?) or something of that nature
on her gums. The idea, just like a diabetic, is to get some sugar into the
blood stream asap. don't pour it down the pup's throat or anything, just rub
it on the gums or tong. It should start helping very quickly. Best to follow
up with a vet if it happens....even if pup does seem to be fine after
treatment.
>
> You also should have been informed that chis, as
a breed, are prone to certain heart problems. While most can be treated, they
generally can not be "cured". Don't be alarmed if your pup has a heart murmur,
ect....it is common in chis, just as the molara is! :-) just have her heart
checked as part of her annual vet visits, and treat accordingly if
needed.
>
> A suggestion for clothes...I have often used baby
doll sweaters on my tiniest pups! lol. And have taken clothes off of stuffed
animals! Hey, it works! lol.
>
> Sounds like your breeder
probably was not the most ethical breeder around, but that is in the past.
Your baby now has a good home and with the right love and attention will be as
good as any chi gotten from the most reputable of breeders!
>
>
Hope this helps,
> Marsha
>
>
> ----- Original
Message -----
> From: Kim
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 8:22 PM
> Subject:
[Chihuahuas] Re: new puppy
>
>
> So how can you tell if a
chi has low sugar? I looked up on the internet about what kind of food she
needs. I went to petsmart and got her food there. I got proplan for small
puppies. Puppies that will grow to only be less than ten pounds. The first
ingredient is chicken. And all of the other things like the fat and stuff is
where it should be as well. See now that you say that about a good breeder I
was wondering if my breeder was good or not. This is the first time that I
have purchased a purebred dog. When I we nt to pick her up the breeder has
like six or seven male chi's and I don't know how many female I never saw
them. Her house reeked of dog pee and poop. But misty was clean and healthy
looking when I picked her up. She had just gotten her shots. But the poor
thing has so many fleas. I did get a spray for her that is for puppies six
weeks and older. I used it on her making sure not to get any in her eyes, ears
or mouth. Then I kept her wrapped in a towel until she was dried. They seem
less now. Should I do that again. I love her so much and just want to give her
the best care possible. I don't want to bathe her right now. I think that she
is to small and young. I don't want her to get sick. I do have her a crate.
Though nothing small enough for her to just to be able to turn around in. It
is huge for her right now. But I am proud of her. I had to work today and when
I got home she had not pooped or peed in her crate! You are right I don't want
to confuse her on the potty training thing. Though I don't have a sweater for
her yet and it will be below thirty tonight. So I think since she is so young
still I will only let her go in the one spot In my room where I have the
newpaper at. So far (and I know there will be accidents) she seems to be doing
good at only going on the paper or outside but no where else. If there are any
ideas or anything anyone can offer me then please feel free. I just want her
to be happy and healthy and I want her to live for a long time.
>
> Kim
> --- In [email protected], "marsha" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> >
> >
> > No, not for a chi. I too noted
this statement and was a bit concerned. Most larger breeds do leave at that
age, but a responsible chi breeder will usually not release a chi pup that
early with out a very good reason. 8 to 12 weeks is the norm for most. The
reason is mostly due to the small size and the health problems that can attack
a chi pup. (like low sugar!) Sometimes, a breeder will allow a 6 week old to
go to a very exp erienced chi person. One who is familiar with and has
experience with chis....knows what they are doing. Many people simply do not
understand how fragile a chi pup can be! I keep mine for 12 weeks.
>
>
> > Marsha
> >
> > ----- Original Message
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> > From: Jennifer Governo
> > To:
[email protected]
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 9:20
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> > Subject: [Chihuahuas] re: new puppy
> >
> >
> > "She was six weeks old this past saturday."
> >
> > To all you breeders out there, is this a normal age for a puppy
this size to go to her new home?
> >
> > I have talked with
two different breeders here in Atlanta and they both told me that they keep
their puppies with their mother for at least 12 weeks.
> >
>
> Jenn (looking for a chi puppy)
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