My Vet tests every year also with the yearly exam. Just depends on the vet..It is fine with me..rather be safe.
________________________________ From: Lynda <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... HEY ANN - why does your vet feel it necessary to do a heartworm check every year if your pups are on it all year long? (do you live in a high risk area?) (just curious....I work at a vet's office - as long as your dog is on it year 'round - testing is done every other year on an adult dog at our hospital). I always like to hear the reasons/opinions of other vets and their procedures. Thanks, Lynda "I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I would like to erase" ________________________________ From: "Ann Banks" <[email protected]>To: [email protected]: Thursday, January 19, 2012 8:59:58 AMSubject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Chi Growth chart (just for fun)... 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> > > >
