Since your vet is inexperienced with toy breeds you may want to find a vet that is more familiar with toys. That way if any problems arise they will more likely know what to do. Barbara Blackburn
________________________________ From: ma_gene_mom <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, November 22, 2010 1:24:53 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] New LH Chihuahua Owner - Had several other breeds but not a toy breed Has anyone run into this, I have a brother and sister LH Chihuahua's. Both are good eaters, eat a blend of lamb-rice or chicken can with Trader Joe's holistic dry. The male is a chocolate sable; good weight [4 lbs] shorter legged, longer torso, thicker body. The female is primarily white with minimal chocolate spots; seems to be on the thin [lanky] side, she is longer legged, shorter back and weigh's in at [3 lbs]. Both are very active and neither seem ill [bright eyes, good stools, no obvious skin or coat issues] in any way... I had been feeding them 3x/day, they really only nibbled on lunch so I altered the feeding to be 2 meals, which are now completely eaten, plus they get snacks [Trader Joe's doggie jerky and biscuits] for rewards. I lack experience with toy breeds and want to be sure I am not over-looking any issues. They are just 6 months old. The vet seems inexperienced with toy breeds. She asked what they were and I explained LH Chihuahuas she said oh we don't see LH much. When they were loosing their puppy coat initially they appeared 'moth-eaten'. The vet said she thought perhaps a skin issue may be the cause and I should watch the blotches of thin coat. I researched online and it appears some Chihuahua's lose their puppy coat in that exact manner...both now have no more thin blotches and their coat continues to come in thicker and softer, his is better than hers but their coats are very different. Both are getting thicker feathering on legs, haunches, ears, chest and neck. Training is going well, they now both can go through the night with no stool in the crate in the morning. He is about 95% trained, she is a bit behind him but doing well. They will soon be going to vet to get their rabies vaccine. I want to be sure I am not going to over look any issues. Am I being overly cautious? Anyone ever run into a similar situation?? Any suggestions to help my sweet little girl?
