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What is the best food for a 7 week old Chihuahua Mix? (Original Post) In_The_Wind Jan 2019 OP
Can we see a pic of your new baby? Funtatlaguy Jan 2019 #1
You'll have to follow the link here: In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #5
Omg....how awesomely cute....enjoy that angel, I know u will. Funtatlaguy Jan 2019 #6
I hope my Blue & Gold Macaw doesn't get too upset. In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #10
Geez...now, you know what you have to post next. Funtatlaguy Jan 2019 #11
What ... Miss Frodo In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #13
Beautiful Funtatlaguy Jan 2019 #15
It will be. flying_wahini Jan 2019 #12
I'll work it out. My bird has been around puppies before. In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #14
Adorable! Aristus Jan 2019 #17
We're buying a nylabone tomorrow. In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #19
Nylabone makes a three-pack for puppies. femmocrat Jan 2019 #22
He loves the nylabone. Kongs are on the shopping list. In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #23
See your vet. femmocrat Jan 2019 #24
We went to our vet Tuesday. In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #25
That puppy is too precious! femmocrat Jan 2019 #21
I'm in LOVE!!! MissMillie Jan 2019 #29
a well balanced small kibble puppy food. Chi and Chi-mixes are notorious for losing teeth early on hlthe2b Jan 2019 #2
Thanks. We will be visiting a vet as soon as I can get an appointment. In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #7
My chihuahua eats BilJac chicken. GentryDixon Jan 2019 #3
I didn't plan to adopt a chihuahua but life has nice surprises sometimes. In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #8
Thank you for adopting shenmue Jan 2019 #4
They didn't make it easy. But here we go ... years of fun. In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #9
I bet they love hamberders! /nt aka-chmeee Jan 2019 #16
I'm not going to tempt him with bad habits this soon. In_The_Wind Jan 2019 #18
Hamberders Voltaire2 Jan 2019 #20
puppy pamdb Jan 2019 #26
Dog food advisor get the red out Jan 2019 #27
We have adopted 2 from the same rescue. Runningdawg Jan 2019 #28

flying_wahini

(6,529 posts)
12. It will be.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 12:06 PM
Jan 2019

My cockatiel was so jealous of my new baby I had to get rid of him. (The bird, not the baby.)

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
14. I'll work it out. My bird has been around puppies before.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 12:09 PM
Jan 2019

I just need to set aside some special bird time each day.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
19. We're buying a nylabone tomorrow.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 10:21 PM
Jan 2019
He thought my fingers were teething toys until I offered him a piece of cardboard to chew.

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
22. Nylabone makes a three-pack for puppies.
Wed Jan 16, 2019, 11:30 AM
Jan 2019

We always used that as a starter. (Kongs are great too.) I got a good tip from a friend. Thoroughly wet a washcloth and roll it up tightly like a cigar. Freeze it and then let them chew on it. My puppies loved these! Just don’t let him shred it, because you don’t want him to swallow any strings.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
23. He loves the nylabone. Kongs are on the shopping list.
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 10:45 AM
Jan 2019

My Goldens loved tossing around Kongs.

Any suggestion about flea power? My puppy has fleas.

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
24. See your vet.
Thu Jan 24, 2019, 10:17 AM
Jan 2019

Flea powders are ineffective and many should not be used on a puppy.

(Sorry for not answering sooner.)

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
25. We went to our vet Tuesday.
Thu Jan 24, 2019, 04:46 PM
Jan 2019

She applied a flea killer to the back of Hal's neck.

This is going to be interesting: he is 5 pounds at 8 weeks. I hope the mix isn't with a big dog.

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
21. That puppy is too precious!
Wed Jan 16, 2019, 11:23 AM
Jan 2019

Wishing you all many delightful experiences together! Please post more photos as he grows!

We have two corgi puppies (11 months and 4 months) and feed them Purina Pro Plan (puppy food). That’s what the breeder recommended and our vet said it was “the best.” I don’t know if the pet stores carry it, but the supermarket did not. We order from Chewy.com which offers free shipping. We are on a regular delivery schedule with them.

hlthe2b

(101,730 posts)
2. a well balanced small kibble puppy food. Chi and Chi-mixes are notorious for losing teeth early on
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 11:27 AM
Jan 2019

and rich moist foods (with their hidden sugar content) are likely a big part of that.

Even if you don't try to brush their teeth, the kibble will help or at least not cake to them and rot them out as badly.

Well known brand of puppy kibble with a decent track record. You don't need to spend the most--middle of the pack should be fine.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
7. Thanks. We will be visiting a vet as soon as I can get an appointment.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 11:48 AM
Jan 2019

I didn't know that about moist foods.

GentryDixon

(2,944 posts)
3. My chihuahua eats BilJac chicken.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 11:40 AM
Jan 2019

The kibbles are very small & easy for him to eat. I went through numerous brands before I settled on this brand. Pet Smart has small bags to test before going with the larger bags. I can't tell you how many bags of food I took to the shelter because Mr. Picky Pants did not like them.

I got him as a 2 year old rescue, so did not know his history (he was turned in emaciated). I even took him to the vet to see if he had problems with his mouth because he couldn't seem to eat the round, hard kibbles. There was no problem, other than he was picky! He now weighs 10 pounds.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
8. I didn't plan to adopt a chihuahua but life has nice surprises sometimes.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 11:51 AM
Jan 2019

I don't know anything about this pup. I would adopt his brother or sister if possible.

I'll look at Pet Smart later. Thanks

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
18. I'm not going to tempt him with bad habits this soon.
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 10:16 PM
Jan 2019

We drove home with a roasted chicken in the car and he didn't whine. He was hungry because he started eating puppy chow as soon as offered.

pamdb

(1,331 posts)
26. puppy
Thu Jan 24, 2019, 05:02 PM
Jan 2019

I think it's great you're adopting a shelter dog but 7 weeks is a little early. I don't think anything before at least 8 weeks in recommended. IS the mother still in the shelter? Like a baby, mother's milk is best. Baring that, I would ask the people at the shelter, they should know. Good luck.

get the red out

(13,459 posts)
27. Dog food advisor
Thu Jan 24, 2019, 05:19 PM
Jan 2019
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/

This is a pretty good site to learn about dog foods. I don't feed grain-free anymore, personally, since there might be a link to heart issues.

Sponge Bob is ADORABLE!!!!! Congratulations!!!! SQUEEEEE!!!!!!!

Runningdawg

(4,496 posts)
28. We have adopted 2 from the same rescue.
Thu Jan 24, 2019, 05:37 PM
Jan 2019

They sent us home with what they feed all the dogs in their care - Diamond Dog food. Not BLUE Diamond, just Diamond.
https://www.diamondpet.com/ Price is @.85 lb
Our vet said it was a good choice.

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