What is the little guy’s name going to be? Is he a puppy or adult?
When you say that you have an 8 yo dog that will be nice to him, just remember that your 8 yo dog is the alpha dog in your house, and if it happens the way it did when I got Desi and thought that Dolly would be the perfect dog to be nice to any other, it didn’t turn out that way and it did take many months…but happy to say they love each other and play with each other all the time now. If the dog is a puppy, then you will need some puppy food, and also a harness and leash for walks. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of C.M. Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 8:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New to list & Chihuahuas Hi Folks, I went to the shelter last week and found a beautiful little chihuahua that I wanted. So, since I'm a senior, I paid only half price for my little guy. I don't have him yet. The shelter couldn't get him neutered for seven days - no vet available!!! So I can't pick up my new little guy until 4:00 Thursday. I'm so excited, but won't he be still a little sedated? What should I expect and what should I do? I have his bed ready with new blankets; I have his eating rarea eady with doggie water bowl and eating bowl. I've already made an appointment with the vet for a week after I get him - for his free check up. Can you guys give me any advice? I already have an 8 year old dog who will be nice to him. Any advice y'all can give me will be appreciated. _____ From: Webville Lady <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 7:59:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New to list & Chihuahuas Welcome Patti and Gus-Gus (really cute). My name is Linda and my Chi is Taylor. Sorry I don't have any advice about the food though. Hugs, Linda and Taylor --- On Mon, 2/21/11, PiperML <[email protected]> wrote: From: PiperML <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New to list & Chihuahuas To: [email protected] Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 4:02 PM Thanks, Beth! I'm glad to be here. Patti in Upstate NY Regan, LuLu, Zack, Zoey & Gus-Gus ----- Original Message ----- From: moonivy2852002 To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] New to list & Chihuahuas Welcome, Patti ! I'm a newish Chi owner too and fairly new to the list. You'll find a lot of nice, knowledgeable folks here :) -Beth "The heart is a bloom, shoots up through the stony ground." U2 Beautiful Day --- On Sun, 2/20/11, PiperML <[email protected]> wrote: From: PiperML <[email protected]> Subject: [Chihuahuas] New to list & Chihuahuas To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011, 4:05 PM Hi, I just joined the list after purchasing my first Chihuahua this past Thursday, a little boy that I think I will be naming Gus-Gus. He is about 4 months old and was pee pad trained when I got him. No accidents so far! I live in eastern upstate New York, so it will be quite a while before he will be able to get outside. His breeder fed him Chicken Soup for the Puppy Dog Soul puppy food and gave me several samples, but he is not eating it too well. I have other dogs (a Greyhound, a Pug and 2 Chinese Crested) and he keeps sneaking into their food and having at it. I've moved him into a different room to encourage him to eat his own food, but he just sits and looks at it. Any one have any ideas? I wasn't sure if I should try to wait him out or relent and let him eat what he wants. Any suggestions for a different puppy food that he might like better? I'm worried he will get diarrhea from changing foods. When I tried mixing it as the breeder suggested, he just picks out the adult dog food nuggets and ignores his puppy food. Little stinker! Other than that, the transition has been pretty smooth. He is crate trained already and sleeps beside my bed in his crate without a peep all night. I'm totally in love with him and looking forward to many years with him. Thanks for letting me join the list, and I look forward to getting to know you all and any advice you have for a first time Chihuahua owner. Patti in Upstate New York Regan, LuLu, Zack, Zoey & Gus-Gus
