Never had a chi so young but the thought of hypoglycemia( low blood sugar) comes to mind, i would try nutrical or similar and let the vet have a look at her now just to make sure!
New chi owner, Baby sleeps constantly! ok?
I just purchased a Chihuahua 2 days ago, she is 6 wks old, Tri colored and SWEET....but I have a couple concerns on her...and thought I'd start here prior to making an emergency Vet appt! (She'll be there in 3 wks for a once over and her 1st shots, but want to make sure it's ok to wait that long)
She seems to sleeps a lot, she'll get up for about 5 min to play, potty eat, drink..but then goes right back to sleep, is this normal baby activity?
also, I've read that Chi's should have level backs, but she seems to have an arch toward her rump (she looks like she's getting ready to hunch over and poop all the time) should she have an arch in her back like that?
and finally she does not have very good balance. (like a baby learning how to walk, which could very well be what it is...but with the other issues I'm a little concerned)
Please help calm my nerves and let me know if this is common for her age or if I should get her to the vet.
when she's awake she's very alert and playful, clumsy but alert. and she doesn't seem to have a fever..and does eat and drink well.
Also...what is the normal "age" to separate babies from their moms? do you think 6 wks was a bit soon for this person to sell off the babies? She is eating just fine...but seems very dependent still.
TIA for all your help!!
and HELLO!! :wave:
DeAnna
I'll attach her picture! I haven't named her yet... for some reason nothing is jumping out at me!! usually I tend to name my animals so easily! so I'll be hanging out in the name section for a while!!
She seems to sleeps a lot, she'll get up for about 5 min to play, potty eat, drink..but then goes right back to sleep, is this normal baby activity?
also, I've read that Chi's should have level backs, but she seems to have an arch toward her rump (she looks like she's getting ready to hunch over and poop all the time) should she have an arch in her back like that?
and finally she does not have very good balance. (like a baby learning how to walk, which could very well be what it is...but with the other issues I'm a little concerned)
Please help calm my nerves and let me know if this is common for her age or if I should get her to the vet.
when she's awake she's very alert and playful, clumsy but alert. and she doesn't seem to have a fever..and does eat and drink well.
Also...what is the normal "age" to separate babies from their moms? do you think 6 wks was a bit soon for this person to sell off the babies? She is eating just fine...but seems very dependent still.
TIA for all your help!!
and HELLO!! :wave:
DeAnna
I'll attach her picture! I haven't named her yet... for some reason nothing is jumping out at me!! usually I tend to name my animals so easily! so I'll be hanging out in the name section for a while!!
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Welcome! I hope your baby isn't hypoglycemic- sleeping constantly is one of the symptoms. Then again, all babies sleep alot!
I hope everything is okay. :wave:
PS: she's a darling!!
I hope everything is okay. :wave:
PS: she's a darling!!
Thanks for the help! I Have my husband in town getting me some nutrical right now! And I'll be at the Vets Monday just to ease my mind!
I've always had large dogs, she is my first small breed, I've always been partial to Rottweilers, but after loosing my Rottie a year ago to old age, I decided I didn't really want another large dog right now....so started looking into Chihuahua's after meeting one in a parking lot one day.....and when I saw this little girl with the 'rottie' coloring....I knew she was meant for me!
I've only had her for 2 days now...but what a delight! She is so loving....and affectionate!! I KNOW I'm going to LOVE this breed and this sweet little girl...I may never go back to the large breeds after this experience!!
PS....after looking through some of the websites listed on the name board, I found the name "Margarita" under the Mexican girl names....and thought of "Rita" for her!!
So thanks for the welcoming of me and my Rita!
I've always had large dogs, she is my first small breed, I've always been partial to Rottweilers, but after loosing my Rottie a year ago to old age, I decided I didn't really want another large dog right now....so started looking into Chihuahua's after meeting one in a parking lot one day.....and when I saw this little girl with the 'rottie' coloring....I knew she was meant for me!
I've only had her for 2 days now...but what a delight! She is so loving....and affectionate!! I KNOW I'm going to LOVE this breed and this sweet little girl...I may never go back to the large breeds after this experience!!
PS....after looking through some of the websites listed on the name board, I found the name "Margarita" under the Mexican girl names....and thought of "Rita" for her!!
So thanks for the welcoming of me and my Rita!
Welcome! :wave: Your chi baby's adorable! BTW My chis name is Molly! You'll get alot of advice and name ideas and stuff on here!
You'll get alot of advice and name ideas and stuff on here! So glad she is better
You did the right thing!
Listlessness, lethargy, lack of balance are all classic symptoms of hypoglycemia. Even if your pup is eating, it may not be eating much, so keep a close watch and make sure the meals are on a regular basis.
I prefer Karo syrup because it's pure sugars, doesn't expire, and it's for human use as well =) I don't think Nutracal would taste good with my coffee!
Welcome to the boards, your pup is adorable.
Listlessness, lethargy, lack of balance are all classic symptoms of hypoglycemia. Even if your pup is eating, it may not be eating much, so keep a close watch and make sure the meals are on a regular basis.
I prefer Karo syrup because it's pure sugars, doesn't expire, and it's for human use as well =) I don't think Nutracal would taste good with my coffee!
Welcome to the boards, your pup is adorable.
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