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Hi Chantal,

We love dogs too. Welcome to the site!

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I LOVE DOGS

-- Contributed by: CHANTAL

Hi Jonah,

I'm so glad you're finding the site helpful. You might also enjoy our Dogs forum. Feel free to join and participate because it's a great way to get more info and advice. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hello,

Thank u so much. All the sites you have are extreamly helpful. I will make sure and keep u informed on her progress. This is a really big deal for me. I helped deliver her 2 years ago because my female pom would not break the sack nor cut the cord so in a way she is my baby and would be so happy if I get the chance to help her with her pups. Thank u again and if I have more questions ill make sure and ask.

-- Contributed by: jonah

Hi Jonah,

Right now, there's a very good chance your female will have conceived from those two breedings. In fact, you can have your vet palpate your female's uterus on the 28th day from the first breeding to see if there are any embryos. There is also a blood test that checks for pregnancy hormones, and this can usually be performed around three to four weeks after a breeding to detect pregnancy.

Right now, you're probably not seeing much change in your female, so asking your vet to check her is the fasted way to find out if she's carrying a litter. However, you can wait and watch for changes yourself by following the information in our Dog Pregnancy Symptoms article. We also have a lot more articles on dog pregnancy on the site, so please feel free to explore.

Thanks for your question, and let us know what you find out. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi Betty, and welcome.

To keep in touch with through the forum, all you have to do is post your question as a new topic under the most appropriate branch of the forum. That way you can get input from me as well as other forum members. It's a great place to get advice and make new "dog" friends.

As for your question, the stud dog doesn't really bond with mom and pups the way a human dad would. It's really a matter of introducing the pups to him once they are old enough and their immune systems are beginning to grow stronger. I usually recommend waiting until the pups have had their first vaccination at six weeks old.

Thanks for your question, and I hope mom and puppies are still doing well. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I have a 2 year old chi-pom female who just came out of heat almost 3 weeks ago. I only saw the male chi-pom connect with my little girl twice. I was wondering what the chance is of us having puppies in the near future?

-- Contributed by: jonah

Hi Kelly

I have registered to the forum but not sure how I can go back and fourth we you on some questions. Please help.

My Chihuahua gave birth yesterday to three adorable and healthy puppies (no complications at all) and I wanted to see how long before the male Chihuahua is able to bond with the babies and mommy.

-- Contributed by: Betty

Hi Mary,

Some Chihuahuas are larger than the standard six pounds, but if your dog is already nine pounds at five months old, I suspect it's not a purebred Chihuahua. You said your puppy does not look like the Chihuahuas on this site, but does it look at least a little similar? If you can describe your dog a bit, I might be able to help you figure out what its mixed with. That said, I just want to say that even if your dog doesn't turn out to be a Chihuahua, I'm sure its still a wonderful little companion that will bring you much joy through the years.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I bought a dog,not knowing much about breeds of dogs. The dog is suppose to be a chihuahua, but at 5 months weights 9 pounds,and doesnot look like the little chihuahuas on your web site. Are there larger breeds of chihuahuas?

-- Contributed by: mary

Hi Dylon,

This could be a serious situation. Right now your dog needs to take in enough liquid to keep her own body hydrated as well as produce milk for the pups. It's rather unusual that she isn't drinking and it could mean she is sick. I think the very best thing you can do is take your dog and her pups to the vet for an evaluation. If mom is dehydrated, the vet can administer a subcuetaneous injection of saline to get more fluid into her. After three days of not drinking, there might not be enough milk for the pups either, so the vet may show you how to feed them either by bottle or by tube feeding. Most pet supply stores sell puppy milk replacer and nursing kits. This might help the runt survive.

Until you can get to the vet, try offering your dog some warm chicken broth to see if that tempts her to drink.

Thanks for sharing your situation, and please let us know what happens.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Dear Kelly, My coco Has had her babies and she hasnt been drinking in the past three days what do I do?Also one of the runts she had is not getting some milk what do I do?

-- Contributed by: Dylon

Hi Jon,

I've owned Chihuahuas for a number of years, and I can tell you that some will act like little Napoleons if they think they can dominate you. These are small dogs with big attitudes. My suggestion would be to enroll your Chi in obedience class. I know a lot of people doubt the need to put a Chi through obedience, but they can benefit from the training as much as any other dog. This will help you establish your higher place in the family pack, and should help quell your dog's grumpy posturing when he's tired. I'd also suggest moving up his bedtime to 10:00 p.m. This will help him get more rest and avoid the grouchy behavior that comes from being overly tired.

Thanks for your question, and I hope this advice helps.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I have a large chihauhua and he's a loving, happy,playful dog all day until 11:00 pm which is when he gets tired. I can't go near him or my wife without him growling at me and even trying to attack me. I have never mistreated this dog. I love him as if he was my baby. What is causing this and how do we train him not to do it?

-- Contributed by: jon thibault

Hello Kelly,

Thanks for the information i'll try using the fish oil and hope that it works for him as it did for my JR.

-- Contributed by: Marcy

Hi Marcy,

The current fur loss may be due to a combination of spring shedding and the recent surgical procedure. I wouldn't worry about it too much, but it wouldn't hurt to give him a little of the fish oil. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hello Kelly,

No i didn't know there was a forum on here. I have another question about the Chi puppy.........He looks like he is losing some of his fur is this normal? As he was fixed about 3 weeks ago now, and before he had gotten fixed he wasn't losing no fur. I have fish oil which i got from my vet, as my JR one of them was losing fur after she had her second litter and it seemed to work; so should i give him some of it as well? He's a good little dog he's not like most Chi's you hear about like snappy or barky he's very good and too friendly i think as he trys to follow just about anyone LOL. He's like my JR's but i can say one thing he has more engry then my two JR's lol.

-- Contributed by: Marcy

Hi Marcy,

You're absolutely right. Our first JRT is actually a fairly calm dog. She still forgets herself once in a while and has a chewing episode, but she's basically a good girl. Our two other JRTs, sisters, are known as the Terror Twins. They are like parrots that have to be on the highest perch in the room. They also move at the speed of light when the mood hits them. They do keep life interesting though, lol.

By the way, did you know we have a Dog Forum now? You should check it out. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hello Kelly,

I can't agree more about the Jack Russell's they are great little dogs. Mine are very calm not hyper like most and i always have people coming up to me saying what breed is this? And when i tell them they are Jack Russell right away people say they are good little dogs, but i heard that they are very hyper i said yes they can be without training.

-- Contributed by: Marcy

Oh Marcy, I've come to the conclusion that all Jack Russells are eccentric, but that's what makes them such fun to live with, lol!

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hello Kelly,

I have try to give her the shower first, but when i want one she still wants one,but the shower head thing sounds good to me i think i start using one of those and you are right that will give me more control where the water goes man i wish they had caps for dogs for this i have even try the waterless bath thing that don't work she is just an odd ball Jack Russell she is not like others that's for sure lol. Thanks Kelly

-- Contributed by: Marcy

Hi Marcy,

I think it may be more of a combination of the water and the fact that you are in there. Try giving your pets a quick shower first, and then set them up with some of their favorite chewies to help keep them occupied. That might just give you time to have a shower on your own. If this is going to happen on a long-term basis, you might want to invest in a shower head that comes with a hose connection so you can control where the water goes. That should help you keep your dog's ears from getting soaked. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hello Kelly,

He has stopped all sneezing and coughing since i have stopped the vinger anyways i just wanted to give an up date. So I have another question i have two JR's that love water if i even spell shower they both know, but anyways i don't mine that they want to keep clean it's just sometimes i love to have a bath by myself but when i try they tend to cry,bark scatch at the door now i have been told to use cotton balls but that won't help as she camps at the water when it's coming out so the water will just leak into the ear drum any ideas?

-- Contributed by: Marcy

That's great Marcy. I hope that does the trick. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hello,

I was sitting down with a friend of mine and he asked if i had done anything different and i said yes i have stemed my carpet with vinager and he said for me to stop using it and see if there is any difference so i have and the coughing and the sneezing all stopped i also had asked the dog trainer as i'm taking a course to become one and she said it could be that as well; so now i'll just stem with only water thank you.

-- Contributed by: Marcy

Hi Marcy,

I used to raise Chihuahuas and I currently own three Jack Russells. I can tell you that Chi's are far more delicate. I wonder if the cough could have something to do with the anesthesia? It really depends on what your vet used to sedate your dog. Let us know what you find out.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Does him being a toy chi have anything to do with this? He's only 5 pounds, i also have two JRT'S and i have never had this problem with them. Sorry for posting twice that just came to me afterwards.

-- Contributed by: Marcy

Hello,

Thanks for the feed back no he doesn't have anything coming up at all it sounds like it's a dry cough ( like a smokers cough) and it doesn't happen all the time and as for his sneezing it started when i brought him back from the vet from being fixed he goes back this Sat for a check up, but i sure will let the vet know what has happen since he's been there last.

-- Contributed by: Marcy

Hi Marcy, and welcome.

Unfortunately, the vaccination for Kennel Cough doesn't work against every strain of the virus, just the most prevalent one. So while it does lower a dog's chances of getting kennel cough, it doesn't completely eliminate it.

Since your dog recently had surgery, it might be a good idea to let your vet know about the coughing and sneezing in case he or she has any suggestions. As long as your dog doesn't seem to be producing excessive mucus, it doesn't sound too serious, but let the vet make that call.

Thanks for your question, and best wishes for your dog's health.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hello,

I have a Chi and since i have had him fixed he's been sneezing and coughing even tho i had got him his shots for the kennel cough, what could the sneeze be from?

-- Contributed by: Marcy

Hi Marie,

Chihuahuas are one of those breeds that are more susceptible to episodes of reverse sneezing. If your dog just has a virus, it will be gone in a few weeks. If the symptoms grow worse, you'll want your vet to check again in case a secondary respiratory infection has set in. If that happens, your dog will need an antibiotic to help fight it off.

When your dog has a reverse sneezing episode, it's often helpful to cover his nose. This makes him open his mouth and reflexively swallow. This often helps the soft palate to stop spasming so your dog can relax. You may need to do it more than once, but I've found it helpful with my Shih Tzus and Chihuahuas.

Thanks for your question, and I hope you find this advice helpful.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My little Chihuahua has started sneezing and what I called inverted sneezing. Is this because he has a cold and what can I do about it? I took him to the vet and he said he would get over it. But he seems to be doing the inverted sneezing more lately. Can you give me some advice. Also I was thinking of trying some of the natural products, to maybe help him breath better. Could stress be causing this? My daughter just moved in and she has 4 cats.

Thank you
Marie

-- Contributed by: Marie

Hi Laura,

It's very possible that your apartment was previously occupied by a dog that had accidents. A black light shined on the carpet may reveal stains from previous accidents. You may be able to remove the urine crystals from these areas by soaking them with an enzymatic cleaner found at most pet supply stores. The enzymes actually eat the crystals and bacteria to destroy the odor. Hopefully this will help your dog refrain from wanting to reuse those areas herself.

Thanks for your question, and best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Help! We recently moved from a single family house to an apartment and my fully trained chihuahua has taken to peeing on the rugs. I was wondering if it is because there is a dog living upstairs from us and that dog messes on their floors all the time and she is just marking her territory. If this is so, how can I help her? Any advice will be GREATLY appreciated.

-- Contributed by: Laura

Hi Cherry, thanks for visiting the site.

Yes, it's possible that these two dogs could produce a litter together. I'm assuming the Chi is the female, so you'd want to watch her very carefully during the delivery. Chihuahuas tend to have a difficult time pushing the pups out, and these pups might be slightly bigger with the Italian Greyhound genetics. That's the biggest physical problem you'll likely face- the possibility of a C-section. On another front, you may have difficulty finding homes for mixed breed puppies, so it would be a good idea to start looking for potential adopters if you believe your dog might already be pregnant.

Thanks for your question, and I hope everything turns out alright.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My apple head chihuahua can get pregnant from my minnie greyhound, and wich ones could be the problems

-- Contributed by: Apple head Chihuahua..

I love my chihuahua. She is a year old now and she is the most enerjetic dog i have ever seen. She runs around the house all the time!!

-- Contributed by: Karen
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