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:
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> >
> > 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 -----
> > 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)
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