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Question by juchi
Submitted on 12/30/2003
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My 8 week old chihuahua refuses to drink water. I've tried it in a dish and in a bottle hanging on the side of her play pen. The only way I can get her to drink it is to mix it with her canned food. Is this enough for her? She has no problem drinking milk. She just hates water.

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 1/1/2004
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At eight weeks, she should be in the process of being weened by her mother. Ask your vet for milk replacement specifically designed for puppies. She should be seeing a vet anyway so she can get started on her shots, but especially in this situation she needs to be tracked by a vet. Start adding water to that and slowly reduce the amount of milk until the dish it just water. When she gets thirsty enough, she will drink water. Watch the level of the water closely, if she truly doesn't drink within 24 hours, she needs to go to the vet so she doesn't get dehydrated.

Answer by Justine
Submitted on 1/11/2004
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Because the dog might not like water if he still refuses then e may need help!!!

Answer by jb
Submitted on 5/5/2004
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Are Chihuahua's a good pet? How big do they get to be? And is it good getting an eight year old Chihuahua?

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 5/7/2004
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A chihuahua can be a great pet. I suggest you get the book Chihuahuas for Dummies, your library should have it or be able to get a copy through inter-library loan. If, after you read the book, you can say "That's the dog for me" then go for it! Chihuahuas take a lot of love, but they give a lot back. I see no reason not to get an older chihuahua, they often live well into their teens, so you could be committed for up to a decade.

Answer by BethGD
Submitted on 9/8/2004
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My 3 month old male chi loves milk. He will drink water but everytime I give him a taste of milk, he loves it. Is it safe for him to drink it?

Answer by Nrthngal
Submitted on 12/3/2004
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Chi's love milk as babies of course and yes ween them off later. They will drink if thirsty, if not, duh? Vets are a good idea! Mine were taken from mom too young but with alot of nurturing from you, they will be fine...are u remembering to give attention? If not please reconsider another owner with more time!?

Answer by G.P.
Submitted on 2/19/2006
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my chihuahua won't do anything i just got him today all it does is sleep it won't eat, drink or bark or anything else! it just sleeps what do i do????? HELP!

Answer by Kuzco's Mom
Submitted on 3/18/2006
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My Chi was having the same problem, but once we got him to start eating dry food he started drinking his water. My vet told me that if his urine is still very yellow or he is still not drinking enough to try giving him unflavored pedialite. He might like the taste more and it will help to prevent dehydration.

Answer by tonylarisa97
Submitted on 3/19/2006
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my 8 month chichuchua refuses to drink water

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Answer by N/A
Submitted on 6/27/2006
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i need help my 6 week year old puppy is not drinking water and she keeps crying!!her mother died!i feed her wet food but she doesn't want the water!! should i be still giving her milk at this age?? PLEASE HELP ME

Answer by New chi owner
Submitted on 7/26/2006
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I had never owned a chihuahua before 3 weeks ago but I am so attached to this one. They are very sweet little dogs. I would like to know how large a full size one will be?

Answer by ALICIA
Submitted on 3/24/2007
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YOU DONT WANT THIS HABBIT TO STAY, DEFF GET THE PUP TO DRINK AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. I AM A VET TECH AND MY CHIHUAHUA SUFFERS FORM NOT DRINK ENOUGH WATER, HE HAS 3 TYPES OF URINARY CRYSTALS....IT IS SO HARD ON ME!

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Answer by Christina
Submitted on 4/27/2007
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My 9 week old chi just wont learn her name Isabella.What should i do?

Answer by ty
Submitted on 5/12/2007
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I have an eight week old chi.he was fine when we first got him.but one night he diarrhea on his bed then vomited.the next morning he vomited again.we took him to the vet and he tested negative for parvo.he vomited once this morning.but he doesn't want to drink water on its own anymore like he used to.I had to force feed him with a syringe.can someone tell me how to deal with this.thanks

Answer by pilk171
Submitted on 5/13/2007
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my 14 month old will not drink water. is that bad? what should i do?