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Medical Info Site
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Just wanted to post this site in case anyone may have a need to look up certain conditions. I have found it interesting since I can't acquire too much education about the pups.. Deb
http://www.barkbytes.com/medical/mdindx.htm
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STICKY:
Nutrition Article part 2-Ingredients of top Brands
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Top Three Ingredients in Popular Dog Foods
(Boldface type indicates one of Whole Dog Journal’s recommended foods)
Active Care Lamb & Rice . . . brown rice, lamb meal, bovine cartilage
Alpo . . . ground yellow corn, wheat middlings (a granular product of milling), meat & bone...
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STICKY:
Nutrition Article
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I had this on the other forum, so I thought I would share it again:
Choosing the Best Food for Your Dog
by Robin K. Bennett
As professional dog trainer, I talk to many owners who are concerned about their dog's hyperactivity, lack of focus, and general inability to learn. Owners are often sur...
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Part 3-Ingredient list continued.
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Natural Balance Beef (roll) . . . Beef, beef hearts, beef kidneys
Natural Balance Lamb & Rice (roll) . . . Lamb, lamb hearts, lamb kidneys
Natural Balance Potato & Duck . . . Potatoes, duck, duck meal
Natural Balance Ultra Premium . . .chicken, brown rice, duck
Natural Choice Ultra, A...
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Treats and Cookies
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Hey so while at the pet store today I decided to buy some treats for my puppy-to-be. I asked the sales lady what type she suggested. She told me she gives her chi moist treats, particularly Zukes ( http://www.zukes.com/shop/index.php?cPath=2_10 ) Just wonderin if you guys have any suggestions for...
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Shiny coat
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Paka's coat is on the dry dull side. Are there any supplements I can add to his food to make his coat shiny and healthy.
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Dry Skin
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Ever since we got Corona she has been scratching like crazy. I can see the dry skin on her, but am not sure what the best way to treat that is. Help?
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food problem question.
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i herd that if a small dog eats big food that they get the runs/diarrhea?
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YAY! A clean bill...
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So we took the puppies to the vet today for the first time. Like I had mentioned earlier I had a few concerns about chalupa's health so I was sure wat to expect at the vets. Anyways so we got there and clocked in, met the vet (she was very very friendly, me and the dogs took a likeing to her right away, shes a gr...
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worried about cough
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I was wondering if anyone could help me with this little issue im worried about. You see one of my chi's, Chilupa, seems to do something that sorta scares me when she wakes up, and she only does it when she wakes. She seems to cough sort of, and seems to have a bit of trouble breathing. It dosnt seem to seriou...
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This is a funny one!
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I've always known Ellie is a sensitive girl, she has more than one food allergy and cant wear heavy collars, but I have just found out she is allergic to feathers! Feathers! Can you believe it?! I've never even heard of a dog being allergic to them! lol You might remember the post I wrote a while bac...
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Booter Is Under the Weather
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Well, Boots is a senior dog, at least 12 or more years old and has been in fairly good health. About 3 days ago he got sick and vomited in the morning. That was about it for the most part. Today, upon getting up, the first thing the kids want to do is eat. Boots showed no interest in eating and went strait t...
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feeding your chi
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Just thought I would shed some light on the food issue, I am by no means an expert, or specialist like the large dog food companies who have been around for years! but feeding a raw complete meal that is pre-made and packaged to contain everything a dog is supposed to need, This term"everything a d...
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Spaying
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What is the minimum age that I could get Corona spayed at? I would really like to have her done, and healed, before we make the big move to Toronto. I've heard that it can be done as young as 4 months, but I don't know if that pertains to Chis or not.
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Is This Cross Breeding?
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I have a Short Haired Chi 6lbs and my Friends Friend has a Long Haired Chi 4lbs and we both want to breed our pups is that cross breeding or not right for chihuahuas? I searched it up and I couldnt find anything about it.
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Puzzling
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Hiya! I have noticed something strange about Ellie's behaviour in our bed recently. Whenever she's up on the bed if she's not sleeping she scratches furiously. It's the weirdest thing cos she doesn't do it anywhere else. Ellie has had itching problems in the past due to wrong diet but that's not wh...
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please think good thoughts for her
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Our Queen of WCC's "Fangadang" is ill, poor fang who gains weight so easily, we tried a "new" diet food, she had diareha for 5 days, finally her poor little bum we... to put it as nicely as possible, swelled up and blew within an hour, I thought it was a blown anal glad and hot spots (...
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Corona Update
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Well, we ended up taking an emergency trip to the vet this morning, though for a totally unrelated event. She got wounded on her morning walk with mum (which turned out to be nothing more than a small cut on top of her foot, what a wimp, haha) and she wouldnt put her foot down, so we took her in to emerg and dis...
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Re: Sunscreen for dogs...
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So while at a pet store today (which seems to be the only place I really like shopping at now lol) I asked sales lady about dog sunscreen (i rememberd there had been a post asking about it, and I was wondering if it was purchaseable). Anyways she said that most pet stores can order it in for $9.00CDN for a sun...
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SO ANNOYING!!!
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As most of you will know I have had to work hard and unfortunately put Ellie through a lot, by trying to find a suitable dry food for her. She is sensitive to maize (corn), soy, and I am keen to have her on an organic, human grade food. Well, it took me the best part of a year to find and establish a food that w...
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Chi shots
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You may not agree with the following, but that's okay, everyone has to make their own decission of what is best for their dog. But I wanted you to know it is an option. I only give 1/2 dose shots, here's why: the shots are made for an average sixzed dog (golden retiever , ect) and even huge like my mastiff (wi...
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Trembles after eating
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This is a little bit scary... it started on Tuesday, after we got home from our trip... actually, I think the first time we noticed it was Tuesday at her lunch time feeding, after seeing the vet for a booster shot and deworming in the morning. Corona is eating a raw, complete meal patty from a company here...
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Food Allergy?
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I've only had Corona for a couple of days, but have already noticed something with her. She spends a LOT of time scratching her ears, and chewing/licking at her paws... from the reading I've done, this is a sign of a food allergy I believe. Is this common for such a young dog (8 weeks)? Or, is it a sign of so...
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scabby/crusty nose?
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Anyone have a clue as to what might be causing Akira's nose be scabby/crusty in the corners?
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spot
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i noticed a lump like underneath dollys skin..this is kinda gross but it feels jellylike and it moves around..but she didnt seem to mind me touching it..does anyone have an idea what this could be?
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Bandy feeling better today..
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Bandy to the Vet Today
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Bandy had to make an unscheduled trip to the vet this afternoon.. Those of you who have known Bandy since I got him at 5 weeks old are already aware of the problem with his shoulder and front leg. One of his little legs appears shorter than the other one and there is a curvature in his shoulder which combine...
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Coco is limping!
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I just noticed that Coco was limping tonight.. not putting her weight on her right hind leg. I have manipulated it and she doesn't yelp. I have held her paw to see if she can pull back, and she does without probs. I am hoping it is either a lil pulled muscle from all of the running in the grass the last couple o...
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Flea/Tick Prevention
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Well, it's getting to that season. Didn't have to worry about this last year as Rufus wasn't old enough to go out until it was too cold for the bugs to be out. What do you all use on your chis for flea/tic prevention? I'm wondering if some of the topical stuff might be too strong for our little ones? Thanks...
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Collar marks?
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Hey all!
I need your input once again! lol
I have always kept a leather collar on Ellie, except at night when I take it off. They've always been quite sturdy types; it is hard to find a plain leather collar that I like that doesn't cost the earth, so am somet...
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