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Question by Timi
Submitted on 12/3/2003
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how do you know when your chihuahua is sick? when I pick him up he sometimes whimpers like i'mhurting him. also, how do you potty train him? we found him out in the streets and the vet said he's about 2-4 years old, so he's been peeing everywhere. help

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 12/16/2003
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Your vet should check him for luxating patellas, also known as slipped kneecaps. This is something toy breeds and especially chihuahuas are prone to, it means their knees can slip out of the socket. Ouch! Potty-training at this age could be a challenge. I suggest you use the same technique as you would a new puppy, use a crate or a room with an easily cleaned floor, such as a tile bathroom. Rather than go into it here, I suggest you get the book Chihuahuas for Dummies which is the best one I know on the care and training of these adorable creatures.

Answer by proud new owner
Submitted on 5/18/2004
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My baby chi does that sometimes too. He wimpers if you pick him up too quick or if he gets scared (if I walk around the corner quick and startle him, then he sees me and calms down.)You just have to give him lots of love, hold him and pet him very gently, even sing him something!

Answer by So
Submitted on 9/16/2004
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my dog is a poodle and i think it lost some weight is this unusual

Answer by chi chi
Submitted on 6/12/2005
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my dog is always sleeping and it never plays do you know what is wrong with my dog?

Answer by chi
Submitted on 11/19/2005
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Hey I have a baby chi and he was vomitting earilier, and we took him 2 the doctor and he was ok then he has a little diarrea, and now he won't come out of his kennel. IS he ok, what should I do???

Answer by Tania
Submitted on 12/4/2005
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My chihuahua's been sick for a few days now. She started off vomitting one day (Thanksgiving ham! I was away for Thanksgiving and my boyfriend announced that she loved it! #@$@$!) Now she won't eat but a few bites of her regular food and she's developed the shakes. She had trouble pooping at first and is now almost regular. But I'm most worried about the shakes and her loss of appetite. Any suggestions? She's still under medication from her last vet visit a few weeks ago.

Answer by mary
Submitted on 2/26/2006
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i have a 2 chihuahua one is small and the other is big i was just wanting to now if the is big chihuahuas too

Answer by Bethany
Submitted on 3/14/2006
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I think your chi is probably just nervous. give him some time. He will come around. Potty training. puppies, none the less dogs, is always a challenge. I suggest you buy potty pads, either at petsmart or some other pet store. Start out with them close to the door, then move them ever so slightly to the door, and by no time your chi will be going to the door when he needs to do his business. My baby chi. is a little girl, and she sometimes. cries, but give them time. =)

Answer by MIKE
Submitted on 3/22/2006
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i HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD cHIHUAHUA AND I CANT STOP WORING WHY HE COUPFS LIKE HE WAS CHOKING

Answer by buddy
Submitted on 5/2/2006
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my dog is sick i think and he is shivering and one of his eyes is not blinking properly and what do i do

Answer by tam
Submitted on 6/21/2006
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TJ does that sometimes to. I think that he does that so attention sometimes. So i just give him a lot of love and attention. But it he is spoiled though

Answer by baby boo2
Submitted on 9/6/2006
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Hi I am having trouble with my chi! We got him two days ago from a friend and don't know how old he is! Today he has been throwing up and his head has been leaning backwards and he cant help it! What should I do????

Answer by Allie
Submitted on 2/12/2007
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My chi is very sick. When i hold him he cries like I'm hurting him. i get scared because I'm 13 and he 2 or 3. He also breaths heavy and wheezes. My mom thinks he has namonia or a cold. i don't know what is wrong.

Answer by Kate
Submitted on 4/4/2007
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I'm on vacation with my chi and I noticed that her eyes are pink but that was only for a few hours. She laid down and is now sleeping on me, and her ears arn't standing up. I was just wondering if maybe she is sick or something ... please answer asap... I'm very worried!!!

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Answer by chiquita
Submitted on 6/25/2007
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My chihuahua is sick she has not been eating,drinking water,playing,running for the past 2 days. At night she vomits white stuff. All she does is sleep in a little ball. PLEASE HELP!!!

Answer by CARO
Submitted on 7/12/2007
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MY LITTLE CHI IS SO SICK BOMITSS TO MUCH