Genetic defects rise with fad-driven inbreeding of dogs in Japan 

The illnesses reflect the Japanese fondness for piling onto trends, fueled by a group-oriented culture as well as big business.
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What If There Is An Emergency With Your Chihuahua & You Are Not There To Help?

If someone besides you had to provide care for your Chihuahua if an emergency occurred that kept you from doing so, would he or she be able to? Would the person know what, when, and how much your dog eats? Would the person know how often to walk your dog? Would the temporary caregiver know if your dog has any health problems or even who the dog’s veterinarian is?

One of the ways you can help a relative, friend, or neighbor give your dog temporary care when you can’t is to make a doggie folder that tracks your Chihuahua’s history. The folder should contain descriptions of your dog, up-to-date health information, personality data, and any other useful information that will ensure that he continues to get proper care if you are incapacitated. A folder is also useful to take along if you and your dog are traveling and must obtain emergency veterinary care on the trip.

Designate a specific individual as your dog’s emergency caregiver. Keep the person’s name and phone number in your wallet to be notified if something happens to you.

Place a photo of your Chihuahua inside the folder. Be sure the photo is current.

List important information such as the dog’s date of birth, breed, sex, color, and markings.

List your veterinarian’s name, address, and phone number.

Summarize important medical information and keep it current. If you like, place your veterinarian receipts in the folder.

List the dates of annual checkups and vaccinations.

List the dates of spay/neuter or other surgery.

Indicate any medications your Chihuahua is taking and how often.

If your dog is battling a long-term illness, track his symptoms and keep the list in the folder.

Make a list of important feeding information that includes number and times of daily feedings; types, brands, and quantities of food; any food allergies or problems, such as certain types or brands causing diarrhea; and the location in your house where the food is kept.

Make a list of any noteworthy behavioral information, such as the dog not liking men or women or children. Describe any problems with other animals or species. List whether your dog has any idiosyncratic bathroom habits, such as not using the bathroom when on a leash.

Make certain your Chihuahua’s backup caregiver knows where the folder is kept in the event of an emergency.

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Japan, Home of the Cute and Inbred dog
Ledger - TOKYO, Dec. 27 care for a Chihuahua with a blue hue? Or how about a teacup poodle so tiny it will fit into a purse the Her breeder was originally selling her for about $7,500 because she is half-white, a rare trait in dachshunds. That is an
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Laws about dogs differ by location
Pantagraph - A chihuahua, a Pomerian, A Mountain Curr, and A pit bull puppy. The Chihuahua has bit me more times than I can count. But do 2006 1:36 PM : “I live in NH and I own a 1 1/2 year old male “pitbull” I got him when was 3 months old from a AKC breeder
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What Happens When A Chihuahua Eats Chocolate?

What happens if your Chihuahua consumed a extremely large amount of chocolate. Could this hurt her? If so, what should or could be done when this happens?

Chocolate can be very dangerous to dogs. It can also be harmless. It’s unpredictable. Here is how it works: Chocolate contains a chemical called methylxanthine that is eliminated by the dog’s liver. Some can handle it; others can’t. If your Chihuahua’s liver is not built for chocolate, she can have convulsions and die due to severe liver damage. A dog suspected of having eaten chocolate should have vomiting induced. This is best followed by rinsing of the stomach by a veterinarian.

What if your dog has had chocolate in small amounts from time to time without a problem? Can you assume that she’ll always do fine with it? Again, we can’t predict, but we can say that if your Chihuahua has a known liver problem, you are taking a major risk by letting her have chocolate.

Remember that most (if not all) dogs are chow hounds. They are eating machines. No matter how well trained, they are not to be trusted with food. Protect their health by providing only excellent dog food in measured meals. If goodies like chocolate may be accessible, remember Murphy’s law: Any chocolate that can go wrong, will.

New Mexico Gov. Richardson Wants Democrats to Get Rid of Border Fence

FOX News - The fence is very unpopular on the border in Texas and New Mexico, in Chihuahua,” Richardson, a Democrat, said after meeting Pit Bull puppy Chewed Off Baby’s Toes While Parents Slept Authorities Probe Foreign Student Seeking Commercial Truck-Driving
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Tiny dog becomes huge companion for Asheboro man
Myrtle Beach Online - The next morning, he arrived at the pet store two hours before it opened to buy the chihuahua. As he was paying for it, two women showed up and said they had come to buy the littlest puppy. When Holyfield got her home, Daisy weighed just 6 ounces and
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Laws about dogs differ by location 

DOWNS - Karen Bohannon’s Sunday afternoon walk with her Shih Tzu taught her a complicated lesson about the legal differences between city and country living. Read More…

What Causes A Chihuahua Puppy To Have Behavior Fits?

There are many different causes of fits in Chihuahua puppies. The usual ones are irritation of the gums due to teething, and irritation of the intestines by worms. Both of these conditions are not serious and can be cured. The more serious cause of fits is distemper, when an encephalitis or chorea ensues. Only expert veterinary advice can help you in this case.

Some puppies have hysteria, which produces fits, but the cause of this is unknown. A Chihuahua puppy that has constant fits is not a good proposition, and your vet may suggest that you have it put to sleep. Vitamin B complex in large doses is always worth trying, as experiments on rats lacking in this vitamin have proved that they have fits. But as all puppies should have vitamins given to them from the moment they come to your home, fits from this cause should not occur.

Worm the puppy three times from birth to six months old, and thereafter if any signs of parasites are seen in the stool. If fits continue, it may be worth having a laboratory examination of his stool to determine whether a tapeworm is present.

Local grief volunteer uses her dog to help others that are grieving

Amador Ledger-Dispatcher - All Griefbusters are provided with a 20 hour in-depth training from Hospice of Amador that covers a wide range of situations When I started volunteering with the program, I had a Chihuahua that went with me everywhere,” Rosselli said. “When I got my
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Austin Chronicle - THE BOY, THE KING, AND THE CHIHUAHUA A musical dramatic reading the first 50 children receive free coloring sheets requests for assistance, interview complainants and court staff when appropriate, and prepare disposition letters. Training
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