My puppy is about 5-6 weeks old. When he is sleeping he...

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Answer by chimama
Submitted on 7/22/2003
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He's likely dreaming. Chihuahuas shake for many reasons. They're cold, they're excited, they're scared, there's nothing else to do. I used to refer to it as Katherine Hepburn syndrome, but in light of her recent passing, it seems a bit disrespectful. As long as he's warm I wouldn't worry about it. Does his bed have a blankie he can crawl under? Chihuahuas like to burrow into blankets, sheets, a pile of clothes on the floor, etc. Even when we're sweating, they may like to be covered up. Just make sure there is something they can burrow under, and Never Never Never sit on anything that has a quilt, blanket, towel on it unless you check for your beloved baby first. If you can't see him, make sure he isn't going to end up under your backside. If he stops once you wake him, or does more than quiver with excitement, take him to the vet. Seizures are Not Normal and need to be treated immediately.

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Question by K-K
Submitted on 7/18/2003
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My puppy is about 5-6 weeks old. When he is sleeping he "shivers" or shakes somewhat. I was worried if this is abnormal. thanks

Answer by somegirlname
Submitted on 12/22/2003
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my chihuahua dog does the same thing but don't worry like she said nothing will go wrong

Answer by Becky/girl
Submitted on 5/11/2004
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IVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 5 WEEK OLD CHIHUAHUA.THIS LADY GAVE ME A PUPPY CAUSE SHE DIDNT HAVE THE TIME FOR IT.THIS LADY SAID SHE IS WEINED BUT SHE DOESNT EAT THE FOOD I GIVE HER LIKE IAMS PUPPY CHOW THE SOFT CANNED FOOD, DADS PUPPY CHOW,AND EVAN CONCENTRATED MILK IN A CAN!! SHE EATS SOME BUT I DONT THINK ITS ENOUGH. WHAT SHOULD I DO??

Answer by sorrow
Submitted on 4/3/2005
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My family and I are about to buy a 6week year old puppy,we need to know how old the puppy should be in order to take it for a walk.

Answer by BNM
Submitted on 4/22/2005
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I have a 5 week old chihuahua. I got her when she was 3 weeks old because her mother died, so I took her. She is just starting to grow her teeth in, and she still eats puppy formula from a bottle. But I do not know when to start feeding her actual puppy food.

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 7/28/2003
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CORRECTION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If he DOES NOT STOP when you wake him. Also don't be concerned if he snorts, sneezes, yips, whimpers etc. as long as it is only when he is asleep. My little 3 pounder can let out a snore you can hear from across the room!

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 6/30/2004
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TAKE HER TO A VET RIGHT AWAY!! This puppy is way too young to be away from her mother.

Answer by newpuppyowner
Submitted on 6/4/2005
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i just got my first puppy i think a chiuaua mix. her mother died and i want to raise her right. i dont even know how old she is. HELP

Answer by melisa
Submitted on 12/11/2005
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Correction-------------- The puppy is health and he shakes because he is an active sleeper that means that he is exercising in his sleep and he is getting exercise to get up and go pretty soon. Puppies should stay with there mom's until they are at least 8 weeks old. They have a better chance of not getting sick later

Answer by N,A (not n/a)
Submitted on 12/22/2005
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Good greif, what are people doing to these poor pups, taking them away from their dam so early! They should only be Weaned AFTER 6 weeks old! Please take her to a vet, they will probably help you find a foster dam, or if they dont, they might give you a special dropper and formula specially for orphaned pups. Good luck to the pup.

Answer by M's Cockers
Submitted on 3/11/2006
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The VERY first thing you do with a 6 week old pup is take her to the vet! If you have already done that, please advise. Really puppies should be eating on their own if they have been weaned properly well before 6 weeks of age. Mine still nurse a bit, but they eat solid food without warm water added easily. Yes, 6 weeks is young. But there is probably something else very wrong if she still isn't eating. If she is very week you need to jump start her with some diluted corn syrup in warm water. Personally, I would go straight to emergency.

Answer by dj
Submitted on 5/31/2006
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I have a 6 week old CHIHUAHUA she does not eat well and hardly drinks, she slleps alot, was she to young to be taken away from her mother?

Answer by soph
Submitted on 8/7/2006
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my puppy does the same but shes a jack russel miniture im really worried incase its a disease or summin

Answer by oliver rex
Submitted on 10/19/2006
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need help my chihuahua is nipping and biting. He is also playing with his poop. Please help

Answer by Doglover
Submitted on 12/4/2006
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I AGREE WITH "chimama" TAKE YOUR PUPPY TO THE VET RIGHT AWAY! IT IS TO YOUNG TO BE AWAY FROM IT'S MOM.

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Answer by springerlover
Submitted on 12/18/2006
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What do you use to brush your dogs teeth??

Answer by im sacred : (
Submitted on 6/18/2007
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I have pup that is 8 weeks old n i just got him i took him to the park gave him bathes but is it to early to do that??????? [and no his hasn't got is shots yet but he will on Saturday]