Wow.that is scary because Desi is a licker.constantly cleaning his arms, his paws, his eyes, etc.
I know that I was talking to the vet's office on the phone one day and trying to find out what I could do for Dolly because she is having a hard time pooping. I think they told me to give her the pure pumpkin, and I am almost positive they said to not give Olive oil. I don't know if someone had suggested that to me, or if the vet just said it. My friend has a cat and she gives them a little dab of Vaseline to help move those fur balls out. But that is a cat so I don't know about dogs on that either. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of goofey184 Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 11:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Nikki Had a Hairball Nikki, who is 2.5 years old and weighs just 4 lbs, was rushed to the vet a few weeks ago, and after 2 blood transfusions, emergency surgery, and 25 staples in his little tummy, it was discovered that he had a hairball the size of my little finger! He stayed at the vet's for a total of 4 days. Yes, he does lick himself a lot and we do have two Samoyeds with long hair. Has anyone else had this problem? Our vet suggested giving him a dab - like 1 mil - of olive oil every once in a while to help move things along in his tummy. He is fine now, back to his normal self of protecting Mom and trying to put the Sammies, one of whom is 45 lbs, the other is 65 lbs, in their place which he does very well, thank you. On the other hand, it could be the Sammies just ignore him!
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