Hi Kim. Everything that Marsha has said has been "right on". Being that your pup is so young, you may want to buy a tube of nutrical (high calorie supplement). It's good to give small pups (and some adults that don't eat a lot) some once a day to make sure that they are getting enough calories and don't become hypoglycemic. You can buy it at most vet offices and petsmart. Also, when I first got my chi, I got up with her at 2am every morning to offer her food and water. I've seen lots of puppies come into the clinic with hypoglycemia. It's really scarey for both the pet and owner. Good luck with your new baby! Sounds like you're off to a great start! ~Lacey
Fifi's dogster page: http://www.dogster.com/?170558 Stella's dogster page: http://www.dogster.com/?198128 In [email protected], "Kim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > 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 went 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 experienced 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 ----- > > > From: Jennifer Governo > > > To: [email protected] > > > Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 9:20 PM > > > 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) > > > > > > > > > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! > > > Join today! 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