Yes...I copletely understand. I took Desi to the vet on the way home from the breeder (which she seemed to take offense at!) and he did a dewormer because he did not recognize the one that the breeder used, and gave him the first of his puppy shots. He said that for him being so little to wait about three days before the microchip. This decision was based on the fact that he was going to a new home, had the dewormer and a couple of his puppy shots so he wanted to wait to give his little (fat) body time to recoup. He did fine. Actually, when he was older, I took him for the heartworm test and when they brought him back to me he had the look on his face like he had been humiliated! I will NEVER forget that look. They had to take the blood from the artery in his neck, and Mr Desi Lou being the dog that loves to give kisses - didn't really hold still long enough for them to get the syringe in the artery. I know what they went through. Just last night I was trying to fall asleep in the recliner with Dolly & Desi on my lap and Mandy in the dog bed right close to the chair. They were all sleeping, but I had to go to the bathroom. Dolly was between my clothes and my sweatshirt jacket because she was so cold - so I just kept her there to avoid any problems getting her back to the chair without any extra doggy cookies. When I came back, Mandy went right back to sleep, Dolly was almost asleep the entire time, but Desi woke up and didn't fall right back to sleep. I had taken the Restoril and I was ready to nod off. Desi had a whole different idea. All of a sudden I had a little puppy kiss on my mouth, so I gently pushed his head back down on the blanket he was laying on...he kept it up and then finally I was just so tired and thought that maybe I could just close my eyes and go to sleep...that is all I remember so I don't know how long he continued to give kisses. He is very intent when he does it, and his neck muscles are locked so it is not easy to get him back to the sleeping I am trying to view the picture of Carmella, but this computer won't let me open it. On my laptop I would just click the Attachment link...but not this one. I am sure that she is a cutie...and when I have my laptop back I will go back and take a look.
To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:50:11 -0800 Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Microchiping [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from Beth Michl included below] Here is Caramella. Beth From: Beth Michl <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 2:49 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Microchiping Oh that is good too know Joan. I feel better about it now. She didn't cry with her last shot, so that was a good sign. I just hate to see them in pain.. Beth From: Joan Croft <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Microchiping Dolly was already microchipped when I got her. Desi was not...I got him at 8 weeks, so he must have been 8 1/2 weeks and almost 4 pounds. The syringe with teh microchip is a little bigger than the ones used for vaccines, but the chip is injected only through the fur...not into any muscle or anything. Desi seemed just fine like nothing happened - well besides giving everyone in the back tons of kisses! To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 22:23:49 +0000 Subject: [Chihuahuas] Microchiping How many of you have your dogs microchiped ? Both Dani & Ori are, Chassis isn't. I never had her or Smidgen done, as they were so small. I have an appt with the Humane Society in the morning to get Caramella done. Ori had his when I adopted him. Dani's was done when I had her spayed. I am not having Caramella spayed right now, so I am just worried about the pain when they inject it? Anyone else have this problem?Caramella is 4lbs 5 months Papillon Beth
