thanks, Marsha. Machi (full name is Teeny Tiny Machi - from what I've read, I suspect the Teeny Tiny is the breeder's "call signal?) has only been with me since last Wednesday (November 8, 2006) and I need to do some detective work.
He has Purebred certification from CKC, but the gal who first (I'm assuming) bought him sold him to a young man who (I'm assuming) thought he'd get rich as a backyard breeder.
He told me that he had a female and bought the male 4 months ago. They had one litter of two pups (which he sold for $300 each "since they didn't have papers."). He said that with the 4 dogs in his efficiency he didn't like cleaning up the pee and poop and he didn't want any more dogs.
He advertised on Craigslist. No heath records whatsoever. He said he never took the dog for shots. I paid $350...thinking I got a pretty
good deal (even if I did have to borrow the money from my ex!) although I have never paid for a dog before!!
So, on Sat. I take Machi to the vet for check-up and part of the shots - since he's so small (4.3 lbs - he will be on on 11/18). That was $100, which included the first month of the HMO membership and TWENTY DOLLARS for a 2" (including cap!) tube of eye medication cos he has conjunctivitis. I was OK with the $100 especially since it appeared that I had gotten a healthy dog.
Then I moseyed over to the Vetsmart side of the store and signed up for the obedience class starting Dec. 1st. $99...Again, not bad for 8 weeks.
By the time we had stopped at the drugstore to get Benadryl for the possible reaction and I got him home and served his dinner, I couldn't believe my eyes. His whole body was covered in bumps - about a nickel-size in
diameter.
Of course, the vet was closed by then, so I had to call the emergency number and told them he was having more than just a small reaction. She said to bring him in cos he could stop breathing and that the fee was $100 plus whatever was done to him.
As I drove him, the poor fellow was having a coniption. He was squirming and trying to get away. Just wanted to jump out of his skin.
$264 and about an hour later, he was better. They gave him 3 shots (I held my ears and closed my eyes and cried - he'd already had a couple of needles and his bum reamed during his check-up)" Cortisone, Benadryl. and ????? plus gave me Prednisone (cortisone) half-tabs to give him and then taper it down (read in yesterday's paper about a dog whose vet didn't give him instructions on weaning him off cortisone).
So, I have
an allergic dog. Bummer. The emergency vet said, in future will have to give one at a time to see what he's allergic to. He had the rabies, bordatella, distemper/parvo.
As far as potty training. The previous owner had apparently crate trained him, but we've had several accidents. Like... I let him sleep with me (I LIKE sleeping with a dog on each side) and he peed on my bed the first night. After thatI put him in his new bed (which he loves) that is inside his large crate that sits on the bed. My other dog, Canela (the face of a Golden, the ears of a Spaniel, and the body of Miss Piggy) 22 lbs, sleeps snuggled up with me most of the night.
I put the crate on the back deck during the day and he loves to climb into his bed. However, he got really happy and excited when I brought the crate in last night and put it on my bed. Hmmmmm, just thought of
something. I got married last December (3rd time - but he first proposed 24 years ago!) and hubby lives in New Orleans. No room for a man AND a crate in my bed! When Lou comes to Miami, Canela sleeps on the couch and sneaks in when whoever opens the door first. Charley would sleep either on the bed or in his bed on the floor of our bedroom. Lou KNOWS that the dogs come first.![]()
Seriously, any man who said to me, "It's me or the dogs." As they say, "Don't let the door hit you on the way out."
Machi hasn't got regular potty hours. Took them both out at midnight, but he didn't do anything. At 3:30 am, he woke up making desperate noises. Took him out and he peed. Got back and settled down to read (I'm wide away by then) and he almost immediately started whining again and jumping
around. I KNEW that I wasn't going to allow him to train me to let him out when he whines, but after a few minutes I took him outside again (this is now about 3:50 am) and he pooped. So, at least I'm getting to know his signals. We are communicating!!
But he still has accidents in the house (fortunately, tiled everywhere). When he pooped on the back deck, that was an improvement but when, afterward, he pooped inside it was gratifying to see that he pooped right in the middle of a paper towel that had floated to the floor somehow. Don't worry, y'all. I praise the good stuff and ignore the accidents.
The background is that my dearest Charley (black, long-haired Chi/Pom) crossed over the Rainbow Bridge about 4 months ago. I still cry for him. In fact, I was crying over Charley when I brought Machi home. I'd dreamed with Charley about 10 days ago.
I was worried that Canela might be jealous and aggressive to the wee one but I think Machi is most definitely the Alpha dog. He sometimes growls when she comes near. The very first night I had Canela on my lap and Machi on my chest. They both need to know that we are all stuck with each other, so might as well get along.
I know Canela is a fat, old broad, but to Machi she is a WOMAN. Poor Canela was trying to sleep the first night and Machi kept going up to sniff her private parts. Finally climbed to the top of my pillow and turned her rump out of his reach. Things are back to normal with Machi in the crate tho still on the bed with us.
There are two areas I need to research. First, the whole stud service thing - maybe I can earn back the almost $800 I've spent so far...oh, and that doesn't include the bed, coat, toys etc.
etc. heh heh
The other is Therapy Dog service. When I take him out everybody goes crazy. OOOOHHHH, he's sooo cute. Can I touch him? etc. etc. I'd love to be able to take him to hospitals and senior citizen homes. Just hope we do well in the doggie training. Charley and I flunked, though he was properly toilet trained and knew "come" and "sit." Wasn't too good with the "stay" bit, though.
Sorry I've rambled on so much. Got carried away...
Sandy Kramer Reese
Miami/New Orleans/Lake Chapala, Mexico
marsha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
welcome Sandy, I am Marsha in KY and I am owned by 5 chis, a litter of 4 chi pups and a whole zoo of other pets! I look forward to getting to know you!Dogs in general are considered adults at the age of 1 year. However, the actual age of which a dog's personality, so to speak, changes from that puppy one to the mature adult one, varies by breed. Larger breeds tend to physically mature slower and mentally mature faster while smaller breeds tend to do just the opposite. A large breed may continue to grow for up to a year and a half, while a chi is probably as big as it is gonna get by the time it is a year old. At the same time, a large breed has more maturity at a younger age while a chi can often stay in that puppy stage for 18 months or more...Marsha----- Original Message -----From: ThunderballicSent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:00 PMSubject: [Chihuahuas] New memberWelcome Sandy, our new member !
Sandy Kramer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]com > wrote:Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 14:56:58 -0800 (PST)
From: Sandy Kramer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]com >
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cute.... my almost 12 yr old long-haired chi/pom mix crossed over the Rainbow Bridge about 4 months ago.I still have a 9 y.o. 23 lb. chunky female golden/spaniel mutt but missed having a small doggie. No jealousy problems...but Canela has to hide her private parts from Machi! He doesn't realize that she's a fat, old "broad."Machi (white w/fawn markings) is a 1 y.o. male...peed on my bed the first night! so last night he was in his new burgundy/gold bed in the crate on my bed. Started scratching at 2 am...so took him/them potty.Bought a magazine and need to do more reading...at what age are they considered adults?He is registered with CKC so now I'm checking into the stud service thing.Sandy Kramer ReeseMiami, FL
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