What kind of heart worm stuff does she eat? My boys take a pill once every month called Intercepter for heartwormsl and other parasites.They gechecked for heart worms once a year. Ann
sent from Ann's IPAD On Jan 18, 2012, at 8:35 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > Oh no, don't see the bones. Can sure feel them though! I just had her at > the vet getting weighed and nails trimmed. I was a little nervous about her > slim build, but apparently they didn't. She's getting her heart worm > stuff... And had all her shots and worming. Took nearly the whole 6 months > for shots and stuff She is good about her shots. Takes her 2 days to eat > the heart worm stuff. She isn't fond of it. > Her biggest problem is that she doesn't 'lead', but she's great if she does > the leading! > > > > > Ardy<Celtic_Harp.gif> > -------Original Message------- > > From: Peggy & The Girls > Date: 1/18/2012 3:56:35 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... > > Ardy, are you saying that you can see the bones on her back? Can you see her > hip bones on her back too? You shouldn't be able to see the bones, but just > feel them. > > If that is the case, then she is very underweight. Have you taken a sample of > her stool to the Vet and checked for worms? There are worms that they get and > you can not see them in the stool, so a fecal test is important. Also, has > she been test for Heart Worm? That's a blood test, and it must be done before > given heart-worm meds. Since she is a puppy, she is very susceptible to > worms. Another thing that could cause underweight is a under active thyroid. > I know you want her small, LOL, but I don't think you want bones, LOL! > > <18294R~11.GIF> > > > > > -------Original Message------- > > From: [email protected] > Date: 1/18/2012 2:25:34 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... > > Right now she is kind of skinny... Backbone is a ridge. But, she eats all > she wants, so maybe that's just her build. I sure am nuts over her! As I > think a few of you are nuts over yours!!!! Gosh, now I'm glad to have a > short haired dog since I can't think of anything I'd less rather do than trim > rear ends! > > > > > Ardy<Celtic_Harp12.gif> > -------Original Message------- > > From: Pam Dean > Date: 1/18/2012 6:19:40 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... > > I dont think she will get much bigger..I have had a few tinies..got to love > em..Bino is six years old now and he is pretty consistent with his > weight..actually weighing exactly the same for three years now. I would say > she will fill in a bit as she matures but probably wont get much over 3 1/2. > Of course I am very strict with the food on my dogs..no people food..and > measuring quantity. I think it is so sad to see little obese chihuahuas that > look like sausages on stubby legs. As a breed they have such beautiful bone > structure..shame to cover it with fat rolls. > > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:27 PM > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... > > <Animation22123.gif> > Thanks! That sort of gives me an idea... > > > > > Ardy<Celtic_Harp234.gif> > -------Original Message------- > > From: Lynda > Date: 1/17/2012 9:56:21 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... > > > nothing scientific - just something fun to look at - contemplate 'how big > will my chi be'.... > > http://lovethechihuahua.com/index.php/chihuahua-dog-breed/chihuahua-puppy-growth-chart > > > > Creations By: > Kathy Woodcock > Made for > Ardy > Jan 12 > <Image61345.jpg> > > > >
