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• 1 amanda // Oct 3, 2008 at 1:16 am

  my poor little chihuahua makes this honking noise all most like hes coughing but he does it for a straight minute. what do i do? is he sick?

• 2 famous chihuahua editor // Oct 3, 2008 at 3:31 am

  Hi Amanda, please take a look at this page to see if the information here is of any help to you http://www.famouschihuahua.com/chihuahua-health-concerns/chihuahua-wheezing-seizures/

• 3 tara // Jan 4, 2009 at 3:05 am

  My chihuahua is 7 mos old and is in heat she has diarhea ,loss of appetite, vomitting, loss of weight, and a little bit of weezing she also seems as if she is depressed . she is the type of dog that when you walk thru the door shes there excited to see you now i have to find her she doesnt even eat her treats let alone do tricks any more can you tell me whats wrong???

• 4 sharon // Feb 13, 2009 at 4:22 am

  both of my chihuahuas make the honking noise you mentioned. Instead of plugging their noses I use my finger and rub it lightly in down ward strokes on the front of their throats. this makes them swallow and stop the honking sound. I also do what I can to calm them down.

• 5 Tina // Mar 9, 2009 at 6:52 pm

  I have a six week old male chi . Since I brought him home he won’t eat, I feed him with a syringe and give him honey to keep his sugar up. He had to leave his mom early as she had 7 pups and was unable to care for them anymore. He seems sad most the time, won’t eat, doesn’t wag his tail unless he sees another animal and the breeder won’t let him stay with his mom another week. Do you have any suggestions?

• 6 Nena // Mar 16, 2009 at 9:43 pm

  My dog, Menudo, will scratch his ear and then start whinning. We tried treating him for earmites but it still happened. What is wrond with his ear?

• 7 Karen // Mar 19, 2009 at 10:54 pm

  My male chihuahua pup is 5months old. He’s normally very lively and running around your feet. Today he will not eat or drink, has vommited and has had diarrhea. His eyes appear abit bloodshot. He seems very weak and only wants to sleep. Can you advise what might be wrong? should I take him to the vet or should I see how he gets on throughout the day???Please advise!

• 8 famous chihuahua editor // Mar 19, 2009 at 11:27 pm

  please take your chihuahua to the vet ASAP. it could be any number of things so he needs to be taken immediately to your vet for a thorough examination.

• 9 famous chihuahua editor // Mar 19, 2009 at 11:28 pm

  did you check to see if his toenails need cut. it could be as simple as that. this answer is in response to Nena from March 16th.

• 10 Robbin // Mar 26, 2009 at 1:25 pm

  Good Morning I have a little 5month old female, she eats fine and is drinking, but she has been coughing and this morning sounds a little congested, my friend is a breeder and she gave me some antibiotic to give to her is this ok??

• 11 famous chihuahua editor // Mar 27, 2009 at 2:42 am

  please take your chihuahua to the vet to have your chihuahua physically examined by a trained professional.

• 12 Cariesa // Mar 30, 2009 at 1:18 pm

  My 3 month old female chihuahua has been sick for little over a month know(I got her like that from the breeder). She coughs and sneezes. The sneezing mostly through the day, but the coughing mostly at night. In the last 3 weeks she has been to 2 doctors, has had Sinolux twice, Riloton, Vibroliet, Panacur(currently on), Kennel cough injection, 2nd vaccine and I put viks on her chest at night. They thought she had kennel cough, but she got the injection 2 weeks back and she has showed no inprovement. The doctor gave her a prednisolone injection and thought she is alergic to something in the bedding, monitored her for 48hours nothing changed. They think it is two things, worms on the lungs or something she was born with. She can’t go for scans, because she is to little. Any advise on what it can be or what more I can do. Desperate! I’m very worried, because last night she was looking at me with those little dark eyes that said please help. I can see it is hurting her. Mia and I haven’t slept one night through since I got her a month ago.

• 13 Denise Sandoval // Mar 31, 2009 at 3:13 am

  my 5 month old chihuahua today vomited and does not want to eat she is shaking all just wants to sleep, she also has been barking for no reason at everyone.

• 14 bobby DeVeau // Apr 1, 2009 at 3:12 am

  i have two chihuahuas and am very concered. I think that they may be sick and not sure what to do or how to treat them. they are both females and they are around 8 months old. they have lack of energy, loss of appite, and they constantly look like they are cryin. They used to be so full of energy running around playin, eatin all the time, up till about a week ago. If any one can help please please help my two little girls, we all would appritiate it very much!!!

• 15 melissa25 // Apr 6, 2009 at 6:12 am

  my chihuahua is sick. he is breathing very heavy and not opening his eyes as much. he’s been coughing all day, a dry cough. help someone. has anyone had this problem.

• 16 famous chihuahua editor // Apr 10, 2009 at 2:24 am

  please take your chihuahua to the vet asap.

• 17 anna // Apr 21, 2009 at 2:07 am

  my puppy is vomiting foaming liquid she is 5 mths won’t eat or drink water I am giving her pedialite also her stool is a little watery but still kind of normal Please help what can I give her does anyonr know what it might be she is an inside puppy.

• 18 famous chihuahua editor // Apr 21, 2009 at 2:55 am

  it sounds like your chihuahua puppy has eaten something that has resulted in her becoming ill. please call your vet immediately to make an appointment to bring her in for examination. if it is after hours, call their emergency after hour number. do not try and solve the problem yourself, get professional help.

• 19 katie // Apr 22, 2009 at 12:13 am

  my chihuaha is 5 months old and for the past 2 days he hasnt been able to keep food down , well the first time he threw up it was white foam and then the 2nd day he ate really good but he threw up again and i dont know if he has a cold or could this be more seriouse.

• 20 famous chihuahua editor // Apr 22, 2009 at 12:52 am

  please call your vet as soon as possible to make and bring your chihuahua in for a complete examination. do not try to figure out the problem yourself. let a professional take care of your chihuahua.

• 21 Holly // Apr 23, 2009 at 10:56 pm

  I have a 2yr old 4lb Chiihuahua male. He at times gets very larthargic, glossy eyes, shallow breathing. He can’t balance, falls over, has stiff arms, not very responsive. His tummy will at times get swollen. I have took him to the vet and they ran many tests and he was negitivefor everything. I then took him to a neurologist and they could be of no help (unless I had $2000). He gets these “fits” every few months, but once they start he has a few back to back. Any suggestions on what it could be? Or how to make him more comfortable? What should he be eating during this time, should I make him drink/eat?

• 22 famous chihuahua editor // Apr 24, 2009 at 1:32 am

  hi holly, please take your chihuahua to another vet and get a second opinion. i realize this will cost money but pets are a responsibility so it is up to you to look after your chihuahua properly. consider giving your chihuahua an essential fatty acid formula every day. here are a few links to review that may serve helpful:

  http://www.famouschihuahua.com/chihuahua-nutrition/healthy-snacks-for-chihuahuas/
  http://www.famouschihuahua.com/chihuahua-nutrition/chihuahuas-essential-fatty-acids/
  http://www.famouschihuahua.com/chihuahua-nutrition/how-to-read-dog-food-labels/
  http://www.famouschihuahua.com/chihuahua-nutrition/what-to-feed-your-chihuahua/

• 23 gabriel ramirez // Apr 25, 2009 at 6:34 pm

  I noticed that when my chihuahua has an erection between his shaft and testicles it swells up to were it looks like another set of testicle but whe not erected everything looks normal should I be concerned or is this normal.

• 24 Andrea // Apr 30, 2009 at 6:17 pm

  We have a 12 week old female chihuahua she is pretty lathargic, vomiting, not eating or drinking. She seems to have no energy. She isnt the only dog sick, we also have a 10 month old pitbull who is sick as well with the same symptoms but our other 2 dogs are fine. Which is another pitbull and another chihuahua. The pitbull that is sick is starting to eat today but he had the runny stools and what looked like maybe a little blood in it. If anyone could possibly help please do.

• 25 PENNY // May 11, 2009 at 11:33 pm

  my tthree year old chi got sick 05/10, would not jump on couch, shaking, pain when i picked him up, did eat food slow normally ravages it but was slow. i took him to the vet & they gave him a shot for pain, said it would last 24 hours & thy were correct smae symptoms are back, just stands does not want to sit lacks energy. any suggestions

• 26 stephanie // May 24, 2009 at 11:55 am

  my 10 years old chihuahua isn’t pregnant but she’s still producing milk.. could anyone help? thanks

• 27 wendi // Jun 29, 2009 at 3:10 am

  I bought a Chihuahua 2 weeks ago, she is now 9 weeks old. Is it normal for her to be very docile, sleep alot, and prefers a lap to sleep in as opposed to playing? My Mom also bought a Chihuahua at the same time but hers is 3 weeks older and hers does not sit still for not even a second. Hers is very rambucious. My chihuahua plays some but not a lot and also seems to trip over her feet alot while in the grass. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Also, lastly, yesterday and today she cried out when I picked her up on 2 occasions, like it was painful. But after picking her up and touching around on her body there was no further crying. Her next vet appointment is in 1 and a half weeks for second set of puppy shots. Should I wait to talk to the vet then or bring her in sooner. She was already examined once by the vet 2 weeks ago for a first visit. No problems were noted at that time. Please respond.

• 28 famous chihuahua editor // Jun 29, 2009 at 7:03 am

  hi wendi,

  chihuahuas are lap dogs so the fact that she likes to sleep in your lap is not unusual. she is also very young so her coordination isn’t going to be very good and she is also a very tiny creature which means she is growing and will be sensitive to touch in some areas where her body is experiencing growth. it is also very possible that she is sensitive in the areas to where she had her first set of shots only two weeks ago. give your vet a call and describe to them what your chihuahua has experienced regarding her sensitivity to touch. it will have to be your judgment call as to whether or not you want to take her in early, but whatever you do, don’t miss the vet appointment.

• 29 Lisa // Jul 4, 2009 at 3:24 pm

  Please help!! My chi is 1 yr. old and last night (July3rd) she seemed afraid to jump on the couch that she usually zips right across. This morning she stopped jumping on the bed also and whined to be lifted. Normally she can jump onto everything. She is licking more around her groin area, but other than that she shows no sign of pain and only seems to be pouting a bit more than usual sort of like when she is sick to her tummy. She hasn’t ate yet today and does seem to be sleeping more than usual. Because it is a holiday I cant seem to get the vet on the phone and Im terrified. It will be Monday before I can probably get her to a vet . Im so scared….

• 30 famous chihuahua editor // Jul 4, 2009 at 4:39 pm

  hi lisa, there should be a n emergency 24 hour vet hospital in your area that you can call during after hours. if your vet doesn’t leave an emergency number on their machine for after hour calls then try calling other vets until you get one that does provide an emergency after hour vet. also try searching online for an emergency 24 hour vet in your area.

• 31 nicole // Jul 6, 2009 at 9:04 pm

  My pup is 9 months old and just over the holiday weekend seemed to be a little depressed. Usually when she hears a car or someone close a door she barks and runs aroudn but this last weekend that stopped. She has been throwing up for two days and and stool is a little runny. She doesn’t want to eat at all and all she wants is water. Is this cause to be concerned or should I just let it ride out?

• 32 famous chihuahua editor // Jul 6, 2009 at 9:12 pm

  call your vet to tell them whats happening and make an appointment asap. your chihuahua puppy may have eaten something that is making her ill.

• 33 amy // Jul 15, 2009 at 6:47 am

  My chihuahua is 2 years old and licks her lips all the time. She is alway sticking her tongue out and she has tiny bubbles on her lips when she is doing this. The vet doesnt know why she is doing this. She thought maybe a stomach ache. But she does it all the time pretty much. She doesn’t eat well. And she acts like she has trouble breathing sometimes.

• 34 robert brandon // Jul 17, 2009 at 2:26 am

  i gave my chihuahua its shots and it is really sick. it is having seziures and laying like it is dead , trouble breathing what do i do?

• 35 famous chihuahua editor // Jul 17, 2009 at 2:31 am

  you call a vet ASAP. do not wait another minute – take your chihuahua to emergency ASAP!

• 36 tammie // Jul 17, 2009 at 10:07 pm

  i have a 10 week old male chihuahua he has stop eating but he will drink water i have giving him some karo syrup but he is still very sleepy and has diarriha. what should i do

• 37 Wendy // Jul 22, 2009 at 12:52 am

  We have a 11 month old chihuahua and he has been exhibiting the following symptoms: when you pick him up at times he ‘flips out’- crys and tries to jump out of your arms (at times, when you pick him up he is fine though); he is shaking a lot more than normal and acts as if he is scared of us; eating and drinking some but not as much as normal. We took him to the vet today and they couldn’t find anything wrong- gave him antiflammatory, and did xrays and blood tests (xrays were fine, blood test results tomorrow). During exam he was fine during some of it and other times it was if you were torturing him. He cries really loud and tries to jump out of your arms. We have a great vet and even he is stumped. Have you ever heard of this? Pls help!

• 38 famous chihuahua editor // Jul 22, 2009 at 1:16 am

  hi wendy,

  what do you use to take your chihuahua for a walk? he could be experiencing pain or tenderness from where his or her harness goes around his body. the tugging, etc could be affecting him.

• 39 Wendy // Jul 22, 2009 at 1:49 am

  he’s actually never been in a harness. He was handled and held alot this weekend (However, he was never dropped or mishandled). He really never leaves the house -he’s puddle pad trained.
  Tonight he appears to be worse. We just tried to pick him up and he went balistic (crying and yelping really loud and fighting to get away )and then cowered away from us (which is highly unusual bc he spends so much time in our laps). Have you ever heard of this type of thing? He’s on anti-inflammatory meds and has been thoroughly xrayed….

• 40 famous chihuahua editor // Jul 22, 2009 at 2:13 am

  it could be any number of things, but he sounds like he is experiencing tenderness throughout his body. keep a close eye on him and if it seems like he needs emergency care, do not hesitate to take him to an emergency animal hospital in your area. you can find one by doing a google search for emergency animal hospitals in your area. you can also call them in advance to let them know what your chihuahua is experiencing.

• 41 Ryan // Jul 22, 2009 at 3:58 am

  Hello. My Chihuahua is not wanting to get up and do anything since last night. He is normally up and about running around. I noticed between his penis and rectum he is swollen and red quite a bit. Perhaps he was bitten by something? He was doing much better during the day today but this evening just wants to lay down and not get up. Any thoughts???

• 42 famous chihuahua editor // Jul 23, 2009 at 1:58 am

  your chihuahua can’t tell you that he is not feeling well, so make his health a priority and make sure he sees a vet asap.

• 43 Doneyell // Jul 29, 2009 at 12:10 am

  Hello, I just got two chihuahua last week and they are six weeks old. Wen i got them they were very active and playful, but for two days now my male chihuahua just lays around, don’t want to walk or move. He just sleep all day longg. He don’t eat like he use to. They have an appointment next week for their physical and I’m wondering should i take him before then? I am very nervous and scared.

• 44 famous chihuahua editor // Jul 29, 2009 at 4:10 am

  call your vet and tell them what is going on. they will let you know if you should bring him in earlier for an examination. don’t panic and don’t be scared. if there is an emergency number they provide for after hours, call that number.

• 45 Suze // Jul 29, 2009 at 7:11 pm

  I’m surprised at the number of people here who need to be told to take their chi to a vet! Chi’s are such small and vulnerable dogs that to ‘wait and see’ is never a good idea. As for ones that don’t get walks outside – I’m speachless. I use a wheelchair yet still take my chi for a walk every day, even though I can’t go far. He loves to smell all the smells outside. First sign of illness/unusual behavior take your dog to the vet, please.

• 46 famous chihuahua editor // Jul 29, 2009 at 8:24 pm

  thanks for this comment suze, famous chihuahua feels obligated to the chihuahuas of these people because we fear that if we don’t tell them to take their chihuahuas to the vet, they might not. never question taking your chihuahua to the vet if they show any sign of illness, just go!

• 47 Sandi // Jul 29, 2009 at 8:37 pm

  Here’s some good advise for fellow Chi lovers & responsible Chi parents.
  If it’s enough to worry you to the point where you feel the need to reach out to others then it’s probably a good idea to call your Vet! Just like with children, better to be safe than sorry. I believe Baby Chi’s are even more delicate than human babies. As responsible “parents” it’s best to over-react than to not act at all. twitter.com/o0ochillyo0o

• 48 sam // Aug 1, 2009 at 3:24 pm

  my chihuahua hasn’t eaten for two days she will only drink water and sleeps. she can only walk a few steps

• 49 Sandi // Aug 2, 2009 at 2:16 am

  I’m just a fellow Chi owner, the Editor might have better advise but in the meantime…How old is the Chihuahua? I just went through this with my new baby. Not eating causing them to become Hypoglycemic. If you’re dealing with a baby you need to feed him/her something even if its Gerber baby meat sticks and get Nutrical. The best way to tell if this is the problem is get some sort of sugar into the dog. A drop of pancake syrup, or corn syrup in its mouth. I did this with mine to determine if that was the problem and within 10 minutes my baby was better. 2 days without food isn’t good. You could give this a try until you can get the pup into the vet. If your dealing with an older pup, could be something different. Either way call your vet but getting food into your pup and (Nutrical doesn’t hurt either) is the first step. You can find me on twitter at twitter.com/o0ochillyo0o

• 50 Kelly // Aug 3, 2009 at 4:52 pm

  Hi, My Chi has a heart condition, he is 8 years old, he is on heart med’s and fluid tablets twice daily. I had him at the vet yesterday as he had developed a cough, the vet said it was an irritation in the trachea. He gave me antibiotics and antinflamitorys. Today I have noticed my dog has barely moved off the couch, his breathing is rapid and shallow and he is mostly unresponive, Ive had to force him to drink water as he hasnt been able and normally on the fluid tabs he drinks very regularly. I had to carry him to the loo as he had not got the energy to walk out himself. Are these effects of all the medication or Should I bring him back to the vet?? I have an emergancy num for him as it is a bank holiday here in ireland.
  Please help Im very worried if anything were to happen to him it would be like losing a limb.

• 51 Laura // Aug 3, 2009 at 6:23 pm

  Wendy-
  Something similar happened to our chi mix, and we couldn’t figure it out. Turns out our vet found/figured out that she either pulled or strained her lower back muscle. She was in pain walking, wagging her tail, and going to the bathroom. She gave us anti-inflammatories and pain meds to give her for 10 days, and we had to carry her everywhere (she was very tender and would whine, even turn around a try to bite out of the pain). After about 5-6 days, she felt tons better, and was back to normal within 2 weeks. Its hard to tell with soft tissue injuries, since xrays can’t see them. If your vet is stumped and your dog is still in discomfort, perhaps your clinic can recommend an orthopaedic vet.

• 52 famous chihuahua editor // Aug 3, 2009 at 8:55 pm

  hi, please call the emergency number asap to let them know of your chihuahua’s situation and make sure you tell them the medications he is on. then get your chihuahua into their emergency care right away.

• 53 Sandi // Aug 3, 2009 at 9:44 pm

  Kelly,

  I agree get him to the Vet ASAP just to be on the safe side. I lost my 10 year old baby girl who was also on heart meds and other meds for her heart murmur. My girl had a cough, usually when she swallowed and sometimes simply because there was fluid in her lungs. The trachea had pressure on it due to the enlarged heart. The meds never seemed to be a problem but meds work differently in every dog, it could be that simple but if he is unresponsive this is not a good sign. The breathing should have been regulated since she began taking the meds, this concerns me. Did they do a blood test to test the other organs to make sure they were all functioning? This is one of the first things my Vet suggested so they knew what they were up against in ways of treatment. Please get him in as soon as possible and keep us updated. I’m not trying to scare you but when it comes to your babies heart, it doesn’t need anymore stress on it right now, so if it is a reaction to meds the vet needs to find an alternative. twitter.com/o0ochillyo0o

• 54 Ginger // Aug 3, 2009 at 11:44 pm

  Reading over this blog. It is so sad all these sick babies. Especially the puppies which can go hypoglycemic so quickly. What disturbs me is some people bought 6 week old Chihuahua puppies. That is simply too young. Some of my smaller ones I will not let go until they are 12 weeks old if necessary. Please before you buy a puppy or bring home an adult dog. Make sure where you are getting the new pet is a place you will feel comfortable asking questions. Also have a veterinarian picked out before you bring home a puppy or adult Chihuahua. Be sure the Veterinarian has experience with such small dogs. Some vets have no idea how to take blood or give IV’s to such small animals A holistic vet in NY has the best products for small breeds such as the nutra drops which are better then nutracal. They promote appetite. They also have a great food for smaller breed puppies. animalwellness.net/index.html

  Puppies with URI or commonly called kennel cough can have prolonged disease as long as 3 to 4 months if the veterinarian gave the wrong antibiotic or if you do not complete the treatment causing an antibiotic resistant strain. Diarrhea and lack of appetite are all emergency cases for tiny Chihuahuas. Not a week away, but an emergency ASAP to your local veterinarian is required. If a puppy or adult dog crashes ( has a hypoglycemic fit) Even if you do bring the baby back with sugar, and the baby looks normal. A vet visit is still needed. Because being that their body went through such a stressful situation the gut can easily become over run by bad bacteria causing additional problems. Excessive drinking is a sign of a sour tummy which is an emergency for a Chihuahua. Again please do not purchase a puppy or a dog from someone you can not contact if there is a problem. It is simply not fair to yourself or the puppy.

  superstarpuppies.com

• 55 Sandi // Aug 4, 2009 at 1:51 am

  It is sad to read about and even worse when you start thinking about how many of these babies didn’t make it to the vet in time.
  I had my first experience with a Hypoglycemic pup recently. I was extremely brokenhearted when I lost my oldest Chihuahua that I wanted another little girl to help with the mending process. I went through an add in my local newspaper and got my Stella, who was supposedly 8 weeks of age, and weened onto wet foods. Come to find out she was barely 6 wks and pulled from her mother just so they could make a sale! I should have strictly went through a breeder but I’m convinced if I didn’t get my Stella and someone else did, she would have died. This pup needed 24/7 around the clock care. From force feeding to force feeding water! She is still very picky about food and will not eat dry food, even soaked in water, milk or broth. She was Hypoglycemic and very tiny, 12 oz when I got her. I have done everything I could to nurse this little one to be the strong little girl she is today. I went with Nutrical because many breeders recommend it and my long time Vet didn’t think she needed anything else unless she refused food altogether. Each pup is different though and only a good Vet can examine them and make the judgement. When I go to the Vet I have everything documented that they may need to know along with a fecal sample in case it’s needed for any kind of tests. I know Vet bills can be overwhelming but if you take on the resposibility of owning an animal, especially tiny breeds, you need to take into consideration there may be bills. Even if you have a picky eater like mine…You have to buy every kind of food until you find what they like. That can be costly as well. Animals really are like children and children cost money. You never can tell with them, Chihuahua’s can be fine one minute then sick the next. I’ve seen the same thing happen to people breeding dogs for money & selling them. People think easy money but don’t take into consideration if the dog will need a C section or just professional help in delivery. Its a shame, that’s why I think its great people are getting together here to help each other and hopefully getting some good advise as well. Still in any case, if your having problems with your pup, see a Vet please. Has everyone read the article above that started this topic? Honestly that’s really all you need. Its very important to your dogs life. twitter.com/o0ochillyo0o

• 56 Charlotte // Aug 4, 2009 at 6:48 pm

  Wow…I am in tears now after reading all these comments. I agree with Ginger and Sandi…people need to realize that having a chi (or any kind of animal for that matter) is YOUR responsibility to make sure he or she gets all the proper care in order to live a long happy life! When your chi is not acting “normal” you cannot just “ride it out” and see what happens! If you are here asking for advice or help, you should be heading to your vet, not waiting for a response on a message board!

  I know in today’s economy everyone has less money to spend, I know I do, but you know what…I would never just “ride it out” because it may be nothing serious and I did not want to spend the money… my chis are my life, and MY responsibility so I always put my chis first! If that means I skip buying that cute shirt, or another pair of shoes than so be it, I can live without those material items, but my chis cannot live without vet care! For emergencies I actually have a credit card put aside just in case since most 24-hr emergency centers want their money up first. And if I need to go to the normal vet I sat down at talked to them about finances and I have arranged a payment plan for when my chis need more than just a check up. Especially since I have 8 dogs, and soon I will be getting a new itty bitty girl chi (my breeder does not release her chis till they are strong enough, so I will be getting her when she is about 12-15 weeks old, I have a 8month old boy from her who is in perfect health) they have been great on letting me make payments when needed.

  Before I even get a new chi, I always include initial vet care fees, and special diets for pups in the original costs for the pup and save that money aside ( and if I cannot do that, I would not be getting a new dog!… it is not fair to the dog if you cannot afford to care for them properly!).

  I better stop my rant now, I could go on for a long time. Sorry for the ranting.. it is just I am so passionate about taking care of my dogs, and I hate reading all the stories how someone lost their pup because they did not properly care for them! As I said, my dogs are my life, and they depend on me for a long healthy and happy life!!!

  So PLEASE, if your chi is showing any sign that he or she is not feeling well, PLEASE call or take them to the vet ASAP!!! It may be nothing too serious, but then again it may be… it is not worth the chance!!! And if your vet can not diagnose the problem, search out a new vet… and make sure the vet understands how to treat small dogs! Charlotte from lilchichicreations.com

• 57 vi // Aug 5, 2009 at 1:25 am

  Anytime you notice something unusual with your chi, CALL the vet. They will let you know if you need to bring them in or not, and how you can help them. It is very important to find a vet you have a good relationship with. The staff should be caring, courteous and helpful. If you don’t have trust in your vet, shop around, but whatever you do, take care of your babies and have them up-to-date on vaccinations.

• 58 Sandi // Aug 5, 2009 at 3:27 am

  I have a very picky eater, she is about 8-9 weeks old now from what the Vet can tell.
  This puppy can’t stand water! I have to trick her to drink with a drop of nutrical on her spoon, I was doing it before with watered down puppy milk replacer 2nd stage and she was fine but when I trick her with water she drinks it and shakes her mouth. I’ve tried tap water and bottled and she really doesn’t like it. I’m with her around the clock to make sure she gets fluids one way or another but she has to eventually drink on her own so what can I do? Will she grow out of this? What if she just doesn’t like water at all? Are there any alternatives? I’m stuck on this one, even after researching the topic. Anyone have experience with this?

• 59 famous chihuahua editor // Aug 5, 2009 at 3:36 am

  hi sandi, have you tried giving her a crispy romaine lettuce leaf? teaka is very picky about drinking her water too so to make sure she stays hydrated, we give her the stem part of a nice big crispy and fresh romaine lettuce leaf and she loves it! its refreshing, nourishing and hydrating. you can see her famous chihuahua eats a romaine lettuce video at this link http://www.famouschihuahua.com/chihuahua-videos/feed-your-chihuahua-romaine-lettuce/

• 60 Sandi // Aug 5, 2009 at 6:49 pm

  Oh that is just the cutest video ever! Teaka really loves her lettuce!
  I haven’t tried that yet, I’ll pick some up and give it a try because now the tricking her with water and nutrical isn’t working, I had to go back to the watered down puppy milk. This little one is a handful, but she’s worth it.
  She has an appointment for the vet next week for her boosters, besides not liking water, when I got her she had excessive tear staining, seems to have stopped but now I’m trying to get rid of the staining! Going to have them check for any infections to make sure that’s not the problem. Thanks so much for the romaine lettuce idea. Will let you know how it turns out. twitter.com/o0ochillyo0o

• 61 Jeffry // Aug 10, 2009 at 4:46 pm

  I have a question. My Chi is normally not afraid of noises, but this morning she started yelping and whining when the alarm clock went off and everytime the phone rings. She seems pretty normal about everything else. Any Thoughts?

• 62 Chuck // Aug 14, 2009 at 5:08 pm

  My 9 month old chihuahua has started crouching down when we take her outside to go to the bathroom, then crawling on her stomach, then she will sit down and not move. This has happened twice. We took her to the Emergency Vet and they couldn’t find anything wrong. She did it again and we took her to her regular vet and he ran tests (checked urine, temperature, did blood work, checked her anal gland) and couldn’t find anything wrong. He gave us a few day of rimadyl to see if there may be pain with a strained muscle. She did fine for a few days and then did it again yesterday. Once this happens she will usually start shaking and then come inside and want to hide under the furniture.

• 63 cynthia // Aug 21, 2009 at 6:17 pm

  i have an 11-year-old chihuahua. she is a toy, never bred. she’s had seizures all her life and so has been on phenobarbital all her life. one pill in the morning, half at night. she’s also got a heart murmor and is taking half of a pill called enapril mid-day everyday. she’s had two different vets, and our current one has diagnosed her with a liver problem, and she is now taking a pill called xentonil as well. recently, started about a year ago, she is often sick, throwing up spittle, not eating/drinking, laying about all day long. i told my vet, he had us take her in several times for an iv, followed by antibiotic. she was better of course after each time, but this keeps happening and i can’t afford it. i asked if the medication might not be agreeing with her, and he suggested a few drops of pepcid (“not pepto-bismol”). i can’t find liquid pecid here, so he said half of the pill form twice a day would work as well. but she is still constantly sick, about once a week. she won’t eat/drink for at most three days, during which time i do give her a lick of pepto-bismol, and that seems to help eventually. she was sick yesterday morning, i gave her a bit of toast last night & she ate it, which is usually a good sign, but she was still sick this morning. she is excited when people come to the door and when i come home, but that’s about the only interest she shows in anything. when i first got her at 6 months, she was real sick for several weeks. lethargic, like she is now, but without the spittle. her first vet clinic got her well again, but we never really found out what was wrong with her. our current vet doesn’t know what could be wrong with her now either. i just don’t know what to do for her. any suggestions? anyone else’s pup ever experience this?

• 64 Sandie // Aug 21, 2009 at 7:45 pm

  Hi,
  I’m sorry to hear about your little one. My 5 year old chi was found by myself about months ago near death. We rushed him to the vets where he was stabilized and transferred to 24 hour care suffering constant seizures. Apparently he had seized all night long before we found him. He had also suffered seizures occasionaly since he was about 6 months old. The vet in the ICU did some blood tests and found that Diggers body is unable to manufacture steroids. He is now on Percorten-V which is a shot once a month. Rme vial costs about $230 but will about 6 or 8 months. The vet has done 2 electrolyte panels on him and he checks out perfectly. We give him the shot to save on vet dollars. He hasn’t had a seizure since. I hope this helps. Let me know.
  Sandie

• 65 CARL JACKSON // Aug 29, 2009 at 11:50 pm

  MY BABY IS 2 YEARS OLD AND FOR THE LAST TWO DAYS SHE HAS JUST BEEN WHYNNING SHE EATS AND PLAY SHE IS JUST ACTING SOMETIMIE AND WHYINNING. WHAT COULD BE WRONG?

• 66 irene // Aug 30, 2009 at 4:53 am

  hey my chihuahua is crying like crazy out of no reason, everyone i have asked say its normal because she is in heat, but i don’t know i feel so bad i think her feet cramp making it hard to walk, and she doesn’t want to eat. She just wants o be left alone and in dark places.

• 67 vi // Aug 31, 2009 at 1:24 am

  to Carl Jackson and Irene – call your vets or the emergency clinic ASAP.

  Carl -dogs whine for many reasons, and if it’s already been more than 2 days she should be seen.

  Irene – get your dog spayed. humane societies do it very low cost. any dog having a hard time walking should be seen by a vet. no ifs, ands or buts. she’s crying and not eating – she’s in great pain. any time a dog won’t eat -worry and take to the vet ASAP.

• 68 Priscilla // Sep 8, 2009 at 7:23 pm

  Question. My male chi is almost 2 years old. Very playful, neut, has had all shots – the last two nights he has been crying in his sleep or yelps if you touch him,,sounds like he really hurts. Yet this morning, he is full of pep, eating fine, peeing and pooping fine,,no limping, no spots anywhere on his body that appear to bother him,,,,he jumps up on me,,cuddles,,seems happy,,but last night was awful,,,is it possible his joints hurt due to weather changes? we’ve had cooler temps and lots of rain,,,,,,,,please advise, thanks, Priscilla

• 69 Silvia Calvanense // Sep 18, 2009 at 2:32 pm

  I have a five month old chihuahua and since last night he was throwing up hes been really weak and i think he has a fever.He’s been given all shots already and antirabies last week.what should i do? im really worried

• 70 cathy // Sep 18, 2009 at 9:25 pm

  My one year old male chi weighs about 4 pounds. Two days ago he began exhibiting very peculiar symptoms/problems.

  When he gets into a deep sleep (this is NOT having bad dreams) his mouth starts smacking like he’s trying to clear his throat. His head turns to the side as if he’s chewing something on one side of his mouth. Then he starts twitching – as it gets worse it almost looks as if he’s trying to run to the point to where he flips himself off the couch into the floor. He sometimes barks and/or moans. This is all in his sleep. We thought it may be seizures, but wouldn’t he have seizures awake as well as asleep? He has also started hacking numerous times throughout the day. On top of that when he is awake he makes a hacking noise trying to cough something up or swallow something back down. And he starts smacking his mouth and turning his head to the side as if he’s chewing on something.

  All of these symptoms are new!! Seizures? Sleep apnea? Trachea issues?

  Thanks,
  Cathy

• 71 Alexandria // Sep 20, 2009 at 6:21 pm

  I have a one year old male. Yesterday, I noticed he had a whitish color discharge on his penis and one side was slightly red and looked irritated. Today I noticed a small scab on the side. I have cleaned it twice. He is not having problems urinating and he is not acting like he is in pain or in discomfort. Does this happen to males from time to time? I am uncertain. Thanks.

• 72 Patricia // Sep 22, 2009 at 9:24 pm

  Irene,

  I have NEVER had a female dog in heat, before or after cry out like you describe. You MUST get her to a vet! She could have Pyometra or anything. Please take her to a vet NOW, she is acting very badly.

  Patricia from midwestchihuahuas.com

• 73 vi // Sep 23, 2009 at 2:18 am

  Cathy, the hacking might be trachea issues. the rest I have no experience with. As far as the trachea, there is medication.

• 74 tasha casey // Oct 3, 2009 at 4:20 am

  i have a 3 year old chihuahua mix that has been sick for the last 2 days, i ‘ve tried feeding her mosit food and water and she just pushes them out of her way. And i called very vet hositpal near me and they are not open! what should i do please help thank you.

• 75 apple // Oct 5, 2009 at 10:50 pm

  I have a 7 month old chihuahua that has all her shots. We give her a heart dewormer chewable and a flea prevention medicine monthly. Lately, she has been itching alot and we just noticed a bump right above her shoulder that has a little scab on top. Everytime I pick her up, I’m becoming itchy as well. Is there something I can buy over the counter or do we need to take her to the vet?

• 76 cat // Oct 7, 2009 at 2:19 am

  umm, i’ve had my chihuahua since july 2001. she’s been acting not quite herself lately. she’s usually super playful, chasing after things, running up to me and pouncing the heck out of me when i come home from school.
  but latley somethings different. we noticed it on saturday when she yelped really loud for no reason. she did it again sunday and today (tuesday). My mom tried throwing a tennis ball, and instead of chasing it like usual, she just watched it go. today when i came home from school, she didn’t pounce as much. she just wagged her tail and i had to lift up her front paws to my knee so i could pet her and talk to her when i sat down. she’s lost a bit of weight and she sleeps lots.
  what could be the problem? i’m really scared for her and we’re taking her to the vet friday.

• 77 Kayleigh // Oct 9, 2009 at 11:47 pm

  my chihuahua is 11 months old, he threw up 4 times, has barely any energy and is shivering. should i take him to the vet immediately or let him rest?

• 78 famous chihuahua editor // Oct 9, 2009 at 11:59 pm

  take him to the vet ASAP

• 79 Jose M // Oct 11, 2009 at 10:46 pm

  Why are people asking for medical advice here? Take your dogs to a vet asap. It’s really startling the amount of people saying their puppies or dogs are vomiting, not eating, or worse and they come to a site to ask for help. No one here is a vet take your Chi to an animal hospital use common sense!

• 80 Simone T // Oct 16, 2009 at 7:54 am

  My chihuahua is experiencing chest pain when we pick her up. She makes a shrill cry. We had her inspected at the vet and he didn’t know what this was. He put her on vitamin B, antibiotics, and fish oil. Her hair loss is due to dry skin and scratching. She also has lost one pound. Can anyone tell me what she may have?
  She still eats, drinks, plays, and goes to the bathroom normally.

• 81 Char // Oct 17, 2009 at 2:29 am

  I switched the food of my 5 year old chi to a no byproduct, organic brand a few months after we got him from the breeder 5 years ago. Thank God he’s healthy. I NEVER by the popular brand name foods with by-products because they always made him sick.

  Every once in a while I treat him to fresh apples and organic carrots. And I am no longer going to give him tap water; purified from here on out.

  I eat healthy, fresh organic food, and never get sick! So naturally I want the same for my little doggie. I feel there is so much crap in dog food that affects their nervous and digestive system. A good diet for anyone is the key — both humans and animals.

• 82 Roger // Oct 19, 2009 at 2:57 am

  Took my two female Chi’s in to get spayed. They are sisters from dif litters. Same parents. Oldest 2 years youngest 4mo. Older had a cyst on her female parts. Vet said more common on small breeds and he has seen it on Chi’s and Terriors more than once. If ignored or unknown it can be fatal. We wondered why her heats (3) wore her out so much, etc. She lost a bit over a pound after being spayed. I don’t recall the exact name of the ailment, but we got it in nick of time. Just a heads up and both girls are fine.

• 83 chelsea // Oct 31, 2009 at 12:14 am

  my 8 week old chi. wont eat or drink, diarhea and vomiting,ive talked to the vet. everyday since i got her and shes been checked twice and he says shes fine….. help?

• 84 selma // Nov 6, 2009 at 4:29 am

  Can I give my chihuahua pepcid acid for excess bile production? He has been vomiting yellow fluid. I know you can give it to larger dogs. My chi is 7 lbs.

• 85 famous chihuahua editor // Nov 6, 2009 at 6:53 pm

  please call or take your chihuahua to the vet ASAP, you need to find out why he is vomiting as he could be ill.

• 86 Sutter // Nov 8, 2009 at 5:10 am

  My chihuahua is acting a little sick today. How do I take her temperature?

• 87 famous chihuahua editor // Nov 10, 2009 at 2:58 am

  Taking Your Dog’s Temperature

  When your dog is ill, you may have to determine whether or not he has a fever by taking your dog’s temperature. It’s relatively easy and all you need is a thermometer. Learning how to take your dog’s temperature properly can help determine if immediate veterinary care is needed.

  Your dog’s normal rectal temperature is 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Higher temperatures may necessitate a trip to your veterinarian, depending on other symptoms. Feeling the ears, nose or head is not considered a reliable method; you have to determine your dog’s internal temperature to find out for certain. This is done using an oral or rectal thermometer, either digital or mercury. Ear thermometers can also be used in dogs. They are generally fast and easy but it is essential to use a proper technique to obtain an accurate temperature reading.

  Instructions for Rectal Temperatures

  Some dogs will allow you to take their temperature, but others don’t like it at all. It might be easier if you get another person to assist by holding your dog. Then do the following:

  # If using a mercury thermometer, remember to shake it with a quick flick of the wrist until the mercury is below 94 degrees. Then lubricate the thermometer with petroleum jelly, KY jelly or other water-based lubricant.

  # Have your helper hold the head and front part of the body by tightly hugging your dog.

  # Lift the tail and insert the thermometer slowly and carefully into the rectum, located just below the base of the tail. Insert the thermometer about 1 inch and hold in place – two minutes for mercury thermometers or until the digital thermometer
  beeps.

  # Remove the thermometer and read the temperature.

  Instructions for Ear Temperatures

  The normal Ear temperature in dogs is between 100.0 degrees and 103.0 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees and 39.4 degrees Celsius). The ear thermometer works by measuring infrared heat waves that come from the ear drum area. The ear drum is considered to be a good indicator of body temperature as it measures brain blood temperature. It is important to place the thermometer deep into the horizontal ear canal to obtain an accurate reading. An ear thermometer such as the Pet-Temp® designed for cats and dogs works best due to a longer arm that allows for the probe to be placed deeper into the ear canal. The first few times you use it, take both an ear and rectal temperature and compare. The results should be very close if you are using the proper ear technique.

  If your dog has a body temperature less than 99 degrees or over 104 degrees, contact your veterinarianor local emergency facility immediately. A high temperature could mean your dog has an infection or heat-related illness. A temperature below normal can be just as serious, indicating other problems such as shock.

  source: petplace.com/dogs/how-to-take-your-dog-s-temperature/page1.aspx

• 88 Lar // Nov 14, 2009 at 10:01 pm

  I have a 8 year old female chi and she has begun to just sit down in a strange way and acts like she is having problems… she gets very upset with her legs and or bottom. i have had her to the vet twice and the first time he thought she needed expressed so he did that.. when the symptoms did not go away, he thought she might be having allergic reactions to the season changes and was having itchy problems. he prescribed hydroxyzine pills. At first they seemed to be helping but now she does it all the time. She eats ok and goes to the bathroom ok…and doesn’t seem to be in pain… put this condition seems to be much more frequent and you can tell it is bothering her. has anybody experienced this with their dogs and what can be done? I have had her to the vet twice and they found nothing wrong with her joints and legs… she can run …then all of a sudden she sits with her hind legs in the air and seems like she can’t get up, then she does get up… Help!

• 89 Deanna // Nov 15, 2009 at 8:08 pm

  Hi, I just bought a 6 week old chihuahua. When I picked her up sh seemed fine. The first night was ok, she ate and slept. I had to mouth feed her water because she’s not drinking on her own. The next day I saw a little blood in her stool. I took her to the vet and they gave her something for diarrhea. When we left the vet, she was lethargic and did not want to eat, so I contacted by breeder and let her keep her for a couple days just to see how she will do? Once we placed her down with the other puppies, immediately, she started playing eating the dry food and drinking on her own. Should I worry? Was she just home sick? Should I return to the vet? Please help me…

• 90 Tito // Nov 18, 2009 at 5:47 am

  My chihuahua is 4 years old. when i touch his chest and belly area he yelps…like it hurts him or somthing…what could be wrong with him? help!

• 91 famous chihuahua editor // Nov 18, 2009 at 5:54 am

  please take your chihuahua to the vet as soon as possible. call them for emergency assistance right away and for directions to the nearest after hours animal emergency care.

• 92 Rachael // Nov 21, 2009 at 7:02 am

  Hello! My 1-year-old chi, Bianca, got really sick this evening and I just want an opinion. ..And don’t worry, I already took her to an emergency vet and she is doing better now. Ok, so this is what happened – I gave her some water and probably about 2 minutes later she started to vomit (alot). It looks like she threw up her puppy treat and food (she eats in the morning and had a treat at about 4pm – she got sick about 6pm). Right after that she went from bad to worse. Within probably 2 minutes after that she was laying on the ground and very lethargic. I put her on the bed and looked at her gums and they were white. I knew instantly she was in trouble. I picked her up and she could barely hold her little head up. While in the car she laid in my lap and was not responsive to her name. I could barely feel her heart beat and her breathing. The vet told me it could be because she threw up and lost so much fluid or that she could be having an allergic reaction. She said her blood pressure was really low and her blood count was high. She also gave her an IV for fluids. She monitered her for about 2 1/2 hours and then said I could take her home. She appears to be a lot better, she’s alert and seems to be rehydrated. Does anyone have any idea of what happened to her? She’s never been sick and it scares me because she got so sick so fast. Please help…any advice would be helpful. The vet really couldn’t explain it.

• 93 Yolanda // Nov 25, 2009 at 8:45 pm

  My little Jazzy is 10 months old and is going through her first heat cycle, currently her female parts are going down but her breast are still swollen and I’m wondering if I should be concerned or will they go down too. She’s been in heat for about maybe a month.

• 94 vicky // Nov 26, 2009 at 3:32 am

  My chi is two years old. He is usually very energetic and barks alot. He also usually eats a lot of food. Lately he has been getting weaker. He wont eat his usual dog food. He will only eat human food. He acts like it hurts to pick him up. He does not get excited to go outside like he used to. The last symptom i noticed is his bark has gotten very weak. The vet gave me antibiotics for him, but they make him vomit and eat even less. Can someone please help. Im scared for my chi.

• 95 vicky // Nov 26, 2009 at 3:37 am

  also, he wont even jump on the couch anymore

• 96 famous chihuahua editor // Nov 26, 2009 at 3:43 am

  take your chihuahua back to the vet for another check up or go see another vet for a second opinion ASAP

• 97 Chay // Nov 30, 2009 at 11:10 pm

  Hello my name is Chay loustalot, i have a chihuahua and the vet said that she has fuild build up and that her heart is to big for her….Is that a good thing or a bad thing???

• 98 famous chihuahua editor // Nov 30, 2009 at 11:16 pm

  hello, if you are unsure if this is a good or bad thing, please call your vet back and ask for clarification on this.

• 99 vicky // Dec 16, 2009 at 5:18 pm

  Any fluid “built up” inside your chi is bad! My dog bandit that i wrote about above started out with a little bit of fluid in his lungs. Despite medication and veterinarian care for 3 days, the next day he died.

• 100 Ellie // Dec 23, 2009 at 8:37 pm

  Hi, my chihuahua is 6 years old, usually very playful/energertic. but very randomly she is being very lethargic, weak, looks like it hurts her to walk so she barely even moves. Also she cant/ wont even jump onto the couch or on the bed. i can tell that she is going through some kind of pain by her eyes, i just dont know what it is. she is also eating normally and going to the bathroom normally. i am going to the vet soon but i wanted to know if anyone knew what she has. i am scared my my chihuahua. please help thanks!

• 101 Kae Lin // Jan 2, 2010 at 12:59 am

  My chihuahua is 7 months pld and all of a sudden she is drooling, wheezing, and her eyes are droopy. What should i do?? I’m very scared and worried for her. This is the first time that has ever happened.

• 102 famous chihuahua editor // Jan 3, 2010 at 6:29 pm

  take your chihuahua to the vet as soon as possible.

• 103 cecy // Jan 5, 2010 at 6:05 am

  Hi I have an 8 year old male chihuahua his been vomiting and doesn’t want to eat only drink water I took him to the vet and they gave him a shot and some pills so that he doesn’t vomit anymore but they told me to not let him drink water until he tries to eat but he wont and all he wants to do is drink water and lay around what should I do?

• 104 famous chihuahua editor // Jan 8, 2010 at 4:07 am

  call your vet and update them on his status and ask them what to do next

• 105 Chelsea // Jan 18, 2010 at 4:41 am

  Just wanted to make sure i came back to update, i left a blog on here about my baby lucy who was 8 weeks old back in october. she was vomiting and had diarhea for the week that we had her, we took her to the vet 4 out of 7 days and one of those being the first day we had her, vet said she was fine even though she had bloody diarhea. as the week went on she couldnt even drink water, the night before she passed she wouldnt get up and wonder and didnt want anything to do with playing. that morning we took her to the vet where they declared her dehydrated and sent us to an emergency clinic bc they were not capable of putting a catheter in her neck. as soon as we got to the er clinic they tested her for parvo and it was positive. i did everything i could, i took her to the vet all week. bought special food. no one did this simple test. parvo killed my baby girl lucy at midnight on halloween. it broke my heart. i may have only had her for a week but she was my pride and joy. im sorry for the sob story, there is a point behind all of this. take your puppy as soon as they are not acting like themselves, read up on them! and most importantly read up on the vetrinarian you take them too! you yourself need to be aware of things like “parvo” most common virus for a dog and i might still have lucy today if it would have been caught in time. after going into cardiac arrest they said she would have nero. damage and wouldnt live a very nice life. lucy now sits in my living room in a pink urn:) and if i can help anyone at all out with their chi. i would love it.

• 106 Mary // Jan 19, 2010 at 6:02 am

  Hello, my chihuahua is 1yr. and 6months old. Today when she woke she would not eat or drink. She seemed to be moving around well though. Then tonight all she wanted to do was lay there snuggled under her blankie. It sounds like she is thirsty, but she ill no drink. I tried to make her drink on her own and she wouldn’t then I tried to make here drink for a syringe but again she would not. I’m scared because she never did this before. I also checked her temp. and it is 1 degree higher then it should be. What should I do?

• 107 famous chihuahua editor // Jan 20, 2010 at 4:38 am

  call your vet as soon as possible to let them know what is going on. ask them if they will see her for a check up. book the check up.
  try giving your chihuahua a piece of a romaine lettuce leaf – the inner core, the crispy part that contains water. it can help hydrate her without actually giving her water.
  see this feed your chihuahua romaine lettuce informational nutrition article

• 108 mmolloy67 // Jan 20, 2010 at 11:54 pm

  I just had to make the decision to put my 11 week old baby to sleep and I am totally devasted. We had only had him since 8 weeks and we did the immediate vet visit and 1st round of puppy shots. He was due for 2nd set in two days but did not make it to that. Last Wednesday, exactly a week ago, my husband called me at work to tell me that Maddy just didn’t seem himself. He had the sniffles, very runny nose, very watery eyes, and his wonderful appetite was stopped. The vet said heart sounded great, lungs clear, no fever, yet put him on Clavomox (amoxicillin) and and antibiotic salve for his eyes. I gave him meds and nutrical like clockwork, yet by Friday he seemed worse. By Saturday morning he was salavating so much it was foamy and he would run in circles and howl so I rushed him to the ER vet. They witnessed a strong seizure within only minutes of getting him to the back. I was told he was on IV fluids, valium, and phenobarbitol for seizures. That seemed to help for a couple of hours and the vet seemed optimistic telling me dogs can be epileptic yet live long lives with daily medication to prevent seizures. Then they started back again. By Sunday evening they were so bad they could not get them to stop so I had to realize that he had fought long enough and suffered long enough. He was such a precious pup. When I picked up his body, the vet could not give me a definite but said it looked a lot like Distemper but we still don’t know and never will

• 109 michel // Feb 8, 2010 at 12:41 pm

  look i came on this site for advice .all i found was the same answer take the dog to the vet.why does this advise site exist dont you know we are all not ritch.or come into some dificulty in life.we just need help

• 110 famous chihuahua editor // Feb 8, 2010 at 6:27 pm

  if you do not have the money to take your chihuahua to the vet then you should not have a chihuahua to begin with. a dog is a responsibility and it is your responsibility to take them to the vet when they are ill.

• 111 Wendy // Feb 11, 2010 at 6:37 pm

  Hi I got my chi (13wks) second needle, they told me that she could get a fever. She vomited all night and wouldn’t eat or drink so I called the vet and they said it was ok aslong as she starts to eat within 24hrs . She started to drink and eat abit after 24hrs but now it has been almost 48hrs and she sleeps alot…..no more vomiting and stool is ok but hardly eats or drinks……how many days can the side affects last…….I am scared to get her 3rd one next month…….

• 112 Tammy T // Feb 26, 2010 at 12:17 pm

  use minty chloryphll for there digestive system , use yucca root as an anti-inmflamatory, use lomatium root for antiviral antibiotic antibacterial. for kidney stones. read up on it . but this combo is yer answer. please do your research on this before you try it.

• 113 Shanon // Mar 7, 2010 at 7:57 pm

  My 2 year old Chihuahua has been licking herself a lot last couple of days everything else is perfectly normal. I took a closer look and her behind looks a bit inflamed. Her bowel movements and eating are fine. Is this something I should worry about?

• 114 myra // Mar 16, 2010 at 4:31 am

  my chihuahua had her puppies yesterday. i’m not sure if she delivered her placenta because i noticed something that looked like a greenish blackish string sticking out of her vagina. she is discharging something greenish and blackish with some blood from her vagina and when i touch her head it is very warm. is she sick or is the discharge normal.

• 115 famous chihuahua editor // Mar 17, 2010 at 5:06 pm

  please contactl a vet or an experienced chihuahua breeder to ask for their advice.

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