Hi, I'm Kay, and I just adopted a chihuahua. Her name is Mina (my sister said she looked like a bat, which brought us to Dracula, and since we already have a Lucy, we had to have a Mina). She is so darn adorable. My boss has a chihuahua and I frankly cannot stand it. She's yappy and mean and she bites, so I never felt the desire to ever get one ( ( Read more... )

This isn't necessarily chihuahua specific, but it's about my chihuahua, so I hope that counts.

Anyway, my question is: How long after a puppy gets its first set of shots should it get its second set?

Thank you

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I learned a few interesting things at the vet's today ( Read more... )

Poor Turtle is having a bad reaction to the rabies shot. So, we're off to the vet to have it checked out. Will update when I know more.


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The two boy pups are off to their new home in Texas today. Mom is eagerly awaiting their arrival and has already scheduled a play date with a friend who also has some of my room mate's chihuahuas (different parents ( Read more... )

I can't sleep because I'm awake worrying about a lump I found on Milo's back, sort of between his shoulder blades. It's hard, about the size of a marble, and I can move it around with my fingers. It doesn't bother him, and he doesn't seem to even be able to feel it. I'm so worried that it's cancer or something horrible like that. :( He's only 1 ( Read more... )

chewbacca is going for his third vaccinations today! he's 12 weeks old and has definitely grown - i'm expecting at least 2 lbs at his weigh-in today ( Read more... )

How do your chihuahua's respond to visiting the vet? Murry got his 8 week booster shot today and he freaked out afterwards. He was good for a few seconds after the shot and then he got all growly and nippy, he wouldn't stop struggling. It didn't help that the vet was an ass. ( Story here at SPO )

Hey guys... well, i finally got a puppy last week.. thanks to everyone who helped me chose the right breeder. I have a question though.. i brought him home last friday and he went for his third shots today.. he got distemper and bortadella vaccines. He is 12 weeks old. He seemed fine after the shots, a little tired from all the excitement of going ( Read more... )