Just a word of warning about the "warmers" filled with rice that you microwave to use as a bed heater: our Chi chewed a hole in one and was eating the raw rice. Fortunately he didn't get sick! Sue
Sent from my iPhone On Nov 28, 2012, at 5:30 PM, [email protected] wrote: > I forgot to add that most Chis love to burrow, so blankets on the bed are > also a good idea. > > Gloria > > > -----Original Message----- > From: twopenns <[email protected]> > To: Chihuahuas <[email protected]> > Sent: Wed, Nov 28, 2012 4:25 pm > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] hot dogs? :) > > > So glad you are considering the rescue of older Chihuahaus, often they get > overlooked. If your house is kept on the cold side, then a light weight > t-shirt can be put on your dogs, you can also look for a warm pad to put on > their bed, there are some that use electricity and some that use a heated > pack (perhaps stuffed with rice and warmed in a microwave) inserted into the > pad. Google and see what available in your area. > > Gloria > > > -----Original Message----- > From: barefootjan <[email protected]> > To: Chihuahuas <[email protected]> > Sent: Wed, Nov 28, 2012 3:39 pm > Subject: [Chihuahuas] hot dogs? :) > > > My husband & I are looking into rescuing a bonded pair of 14 year old > Chihuahuas. > We've never had any small dogs before, let alone small dogs with a single > coat. Can anyone provide us with some guidance as to their "climate" > requirements? I understand that they need protection outdoors, but what about > indoors? will they do OK in a relatively cool house, or does it need to be > kept warm? how warm? > We live in northern New England. > thanks! > Jan > >
