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Hi Rebecca,

Sometimes a puppy will get a mild case of one of the viruses she is being vaccinated for. Under most cir...stances, this usually passes on its own as the immune system learns how to fight the virus. However, since your pup is a Chihuahua, I recommend you call your vet to discuss what's happening. Chihuahuas are extremely delicate, so it's best to watch them closely whenever illness strikes.

Thanks for sharing your situation, and I do hope your pup will be alright.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My 11 week old chihuahua just got her second round of shots and is vomitting and shaking...is that normal?

-- Contributed by: rebecca

Hi Diane,

Some dogs find a session at the groomer's very stressful, and it can take a day to wind down. You can help your dog work off some of that stress by taking her for a nice walk so she can release some of that energy and settle into a better frame of mind. If you think your dog is really more stressed than you would normally expect, don't be afraid to ask your groomer how well your dog cooperates during grooming, and how the groomer handles it if your dog misbehaves. The discussion might be very enlightening.

As for the scooting, your dog might feel some discomfort if the groomer expressed the anal glands. Some groomers do this as a matter of routine while others only do it by request. Ask your groomer if he/she performs this service for you dog, and feel free to ask that person to discontinue it if you want to.

Thanks for your questions. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Why does my dog scoots her behind after her grooming sessions? She also acts tramatized for a day?

-- Contributed by: Diane

Thanks Dan, that's excellent advice.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Just a comment. I have been grooming for 12 years. Owning my own shop for 9 years and Managing a large and busy shop for 4. I can say, given the circumstances, I would be willing to groom the pooch myself. However, I would NOT be willing to wave the policy for anyone working under my reasponsibility. Since I would be taking extra time to do the dog personally, I would also charge an addittional fee (perhaps suggest that in addittion to doing the last appointment of the day). Also, ask the vet to do a Titer Blood Test to determine if your sweetie still has the anti-bodies that result from the vaccinations (a bit costly, but better than a sick or worse, pet). Any educated groomer should be willing to accept these results in lieu of the actual vaccinations. GOOD LUCK----Dan, CMG, CAH

-- Contributed by: DVaughn
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