Shanna...they fit Mouse. I was thinking of sewing a ribbon onto the top edge of each one and then tying it on top of his back so they couldn't fall off. I will do that before I send them out to you and maybe that will help them stay on if they are too loose.
Sent from my iPad On Jan 7, 2011, at 10:44 PM, Shanna Machanpalli <[email protected]> wrote: > that is so sweet of you Deanna. are they really small around? Ricky's legs > are like toothpicks! he is so small boned > > Shanna & Ricky > > Christening, Communion, Formal Wear For Girls and Boys ages Newborn & up > > Click here to enter my ebay store! > > http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store > > --- On Sat, 1/8/11, Deanna Corey <[email protected]> wrote: > > From: Deanna Corey <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: patellar luxation / Bad Knees in chi's > To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Date: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 2:50 AM > > > Hey...I have some chi legg warmers...they are orange and black > striped...shanna...you are welcome to them if you want them! > Deanna > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 7, 2011, at 6:45 PM, Nancy Lucky <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Shanna, >> I just thought of an idea when you mentioned leg warmers - what about using >> the fingers of gloves - you could even use childrens, I am talking about the >> kind that stretch. Its just an idea. >> Nancy >> >> Let's pray that 2011 will be peaceful for all the world! >> >> Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae >> >> >> >> --- On Fri, 1/7/11, Shanna Machanpalli <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> From: Shanna Machanpalli <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: patellar luxation / Bad Knees in chi's >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 3:01 PM >> >> >> >> Thank You Deanna! yes I guess that is right... it can go either way. stay >> the same or get worse. So why do some get worse? >> >> shanna >> >> Christening, Communion, Formal Wear For Girls and Boys ages Newborn & up >> >> Click here to enter my ebay store! >> >> http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store >> >> >> Shanna & Ricky >> >> --- On Fri, 1/7/11, Deanna Corey <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> From: Deanna Corey <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: patellar luxation / Bad Knees in chi's >> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 10:56 PM >> >> >> Shanna...I think both of you could be correct. There are many cases of it >> getting worse and probably the same number that don't. This is just one of >> those issues that is not black or white. Personally I would try everything >> to avoid surgery as it is not always successful...and if there is no >> pain...no issue...then why fix what is not a problem? There is no harm in >> the wait and see approach to this...and I, like you want to try everything I >> can, naturally first. It would be CRAZY irresponsible to me to not try to >> find help or answers when there are things available...natural supplements >> etc. And...just as foolish in my book to not take precautions when you can. >> I wouldn't go crazy protective...I would let her be a dog...but you could >> bet jumping off of things...jumping up and down...entering her in agility >> would not be something I would do. >> Just my thoughts, >> Deanna >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Jan 7, 2011, at 2:45 PM, Shanna Machanpalli <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> >>> hmmmm then I stand corrected. as I said I am not an expert... so this is >>> interesting too. >>> >>> shanna >>> >>> Christening, Communion, Formal Wear For Girls and Boys ages Newborn & up >>> >>> Click here to enter my ebay store! >>> >>> http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store >>> >>> >>> Shanna & Ricky >>> >>> --- On Fri, 1/7/11, charlierom2003 <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> From: charlierom2003 <[email protected]> >>> Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: patellar luxation / Bad Knees in chi's >>> To: [email protected] >>> Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 9:48 PM >>> >>> >>> >>I am no expert on this subject of Patellar luxation. I did a google on it >>> >>and read as much as possible then come to my own thoughts on it. My >>> >>opinion is, if you have not tried some of these other natural ways, then >>> >>you might want to try it for some months. Nothing helps overnight. This >>> >>condition will only get worse over time, no matter what.<< >>> >>> Must disagree. Am sitting here looking at my chihuahua whose luxating >>> patella did not get worse at all, over a period of 14 years, with no >>> special treatment or precaution. Did not get 'better', just stayed stable >>> at a painfree Stage 1. >>> >>> --- In [email protected], Shanna Machanpalli <chi_k...@...> wrote: >>> > >>> > Hi Nancy >>> > >>> > I am no expert on this subject of Patellar luxation. I did a google on it >>> > and read as much as possible then come to my own thoughts on it. My >>> > opinion is, if you have not tried some of these other natural ways, then >>> > you might want to try it for some months. Nothing helps overnight. This >>> > condition will only get worse over time, no matter what. Even joint >>> > supplements will not help as far as a cure. This is the knee cap slipping >>> > out of place. To help to keep it from getting worse sooner, I would try >>> > not to allow your dog to jump up and down off anything! not even the >>> > couch. Ricky just comes and jumps up on the couch before I can get him. >>> > My couch is not that high. He can not jump up on my bed as its too high. >>> > I carry him up and down the stairs for going outside. I walk him several >>> > times a day, as I live in a condo with only a small patio. I try to keep >>> > him walking at a slower pace than he wants to go. He has always chewed on >>> > his back knee area... getting mad >>> > and growling the whole time. I use to think he was just bored, but now I >>> > wonder if his knee is hurting at that time. >>> > I would like to get or make Ricky back leg warmers!! If anyone knows how >>> > to make these or other ideas for this let me know. I thought about nylons >>> > / stockings, but cant find them small enough. >>> > >>> > Ricky would be at grade 1 right now. just where he is starting to lift >>> > his right back leg a little while we are walking. not all the time. >>> > WEIGHT is a big big factor for this condition as the more weight on the >>> > knees the more it will hurt & cause slipping. Ricky is a thin dog, but >>> > healthy. Just the way he is. >>> > >>> > I read that a raw diet is best for this, but I do not know that for a >>> > fact. Wellness puts out a canned dog food called Wellness Core. Its as >>> > close to raw as you can get without doing it yourself. its grain free >>> > also. I will have to read up on grains and joints. I did read someplace >>> > that these dogs should not have grains. I do feed him Wellness core. >>> > >>> > If you decide to do surgery, you might want to consult a few specialist >>> > for this first. Who has the best track record on recovery / outcome. A >>> > specialist should know the most I would think. Just do your homework >>> > before surgery. If its not done right, then there can be problems down >>> > the road. do alot of research / call around / read / on this before >>> > deciding surgery. >>> > >>> > Shanna & Ricky >>> > >>> > Christening, Communion, Formal Wear For Girls and Boys ages Newborn & up >>> > >>> > Click here to enter my ebay store! >>> > >>> > http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store >>> > >>> > >>> > --- On Fri, 1/7/11, Nancy Lucky <nancy.lu...@...> wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > From: Nancy Lucky <nancy.lu...@...> >>> > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] patellar luxation / Bad Knees in chi's >>> > To: [email protected] >>> > Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 5:16 AM >>> > >>> > >>> >  >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Shanna, >>> > Did I miss the email on Ricky's knees as Abbey has them too and they have >>> > said I need her to have surgery. Well I did a lot of research and the >>> > results and recovery are awful. Are you going to have surgery? If not >>> > please share with me what you know about the natural way. Abbey has no >>> > pain and can run faster than a greyhound. So I do not want her to go >>> > under and take any risks when she has no pain and no disabilities. I >>> > would appreciate and info you can share with me. Thanks Nancy >>> > >>> > >>> > Let's pray that 2011 will be peaceful for all the world! >>> > Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae >>> >  >>> > >>> > --- On Thu, 1/6/11, Shanna Machanpalli <chi_k...@...> wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > From: Shanna Machanpalli <chi_k...@...> >>> > Subject: [Chihuahuas] patellar luxation / Bad Knees in chi's >>> > To: "Chihuahua Group" <[email protected]> >>> > Date: Thursday, January 6, 2011, 9:04 PM >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Hi Everyone >>> > >>> > Well... Ricky seems to be hoping a bit when we are out for a walk. Only >>> > on the right back leg. He does not limp, and does it after he has peed >>> > with that leg up & sometimes while walking now. I just read to give >>> > Glucosemine suppliments, feed raw or grain free food, walk on an incline >>> > to help strengthen the muscles around the knee, ect. He does not cry or >>> > show that he is in any pain. I want to do this a natural way. I have been >>> > feeding wellness Core & wellness ninety-five to him. Only the wellness >>> > core is grain free and as close to raw as you can get without me doing >>> > it. Does anyone have an opinion? >>> > >>> > thanks >>> > >>> > shanna & ricky >>> > >>> > Christening, Communion, Formal Wear For Girls and Boys ages Newborn & up >>> > >>> > Click here to enter my ebay store! >>> > >>> > http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store >>> > >>> >>> >> >> >> > >
