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Long coated chihuahua

Glad she's at the vets now takes away some of the worry from you , too .

Why do you pat your pup while it's eating.? .............. IMO there's no need to ...unless you have a sick pup or a scared one unwilling to eat in the presence of humans ....

Do you not have an 'outside" ? Outside is always preferable and heaps of praise after she goes outside will help her to realise this .

will she lie still and relax with a warm wheat bag or two along her back ? that might help ... poor girl - it must be awful for you , knowing helping her will cause her to panic..

That's a good start make sure he sits before he eats, too ..and starts to eat when YOU say so ;)

What diet did the breeder recommend ? baby pups are like any baby .. they don't like everything .. and if they have never eaten it .. they may be slow to try it

have you asked the breeder for their advice? They know their dogs best

I'm not sure on this one .. UNLESS puppy is relaxed and happy and not obsessing over its food . Patting a puppy who is in this guarding mode is both rewarding and escalating the behaviour ... and risking a bite.

I would say that's more than mild! I would first up suggest that you seek professional advice, Yes there are things you can try - however, if you're unsure ..things can go wrong. There is some info in the following threads... LINK LINK LINK I wish you well .. and hope you can stop this quickly before it gets worse. The little tyrant!!

Someone in our town has one ..admittedly the dog is oldish now ..as is his owner .. but they both are always out & about .. dog happily on lead, and very relaxed At a local eating place, they are usually found out on the deck ..dog lies in the sun, and enjoys when people come & talk to him ... No idea what he was like when young, or is like at home ... but he impresses me every time

Good luck at the vets.

It would be wise I think... just in case. .. Normally the treatment is to fast a dog with tummy upset for 24 hrs... then give a bland diet , like boiled chicken & rice ...

I second kirislin's advice.Vomiting and rubbish eating needs a good check by the vet . actually I posted on this... but it's gone ...... ?

he will REALLY appreciate when you can go walking again !

I would think so ... sounds a low risk ..and fun!

;) if he's not losing weight , then unfortunately it is . cut his meal back by a third . no pigs ears or other treats . ..

Nup - Not happy ..he wants to go elsewhere ................... NOT ! What a sparkly looking handsome boy

I'm curious about this ? Can you explain further?

He was indeed a handsome lad! So sorry you had to make such a hard decision. ....

Now email that to the council! ;) They'll be happy!

9 is no baby - he is a good kid, and has experience with death .. so just stick to facts . Shannon is very old, and sick, and her body is worn out from being sick.. her body is too weak and sore to keep Shannon alive anymore ..and the vet will make sure she dies without pain or worry. (she is not 'going to sleep'.. she is dying with help ) I agree with a memento book or CD if he wants , and perhaps plan where she will be buried ? for you losing your little mate - she's been with you thru some trying times ...

walking, playing , exploring ,training.

Toileting in her crate is NOT a good plan .. it will make it very hard to train her that outside is for toilet . Yes, it is easier for you ..BUT pups, and training them well is not easy ;) people on here have bought pet shop puppies- kept so they had to toilet in their pen these were very tricky to train out of that "poo in my bed" habit ..and in an apartment you want a clean clean dog!! Waking up during the night ...remember each time she wakes, up, whimpers AND needs to toilet ..and you don't take her out .. -each time she does this reinforces that it's OK to toilet in her bed., and that you won't pay attention to her call. then she , she may be very quiet ...but also may be having problems. It is hard work. I googled a few links for you ... LINK LINK LINK

Cosmolo explained it well. My rule is NO canine teeth on humans. It is dealt with very swiftly and firmly the first time.