does she need a harness? does getting pulled along on a walk by the collar hurt her neck?
2006-08-02 09:55:15 · 7 answers · asked by fvfgd 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would direct this question to your veterinarian who is treating your dog.
2006-08-02 10:00:00 · answer #1 · answered by puupyluvtwo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good idea to use a harness instead of a regular leash because chis can have trachea problems and this can be damaging in the long run. I strongly suggest you use a harness, especially since if there ever is sudden emergency (like a big dog about to attack your little chi) and you need to lift him suddenly, a harness would be ideal. You can easily get him up into your arms to safety.
With the choking, it could be "reverse sneezing or coughing" you're talking about.
http://www.prouxchihuahuas.com/id27.html
An excellent site here:
http://www.tazchi.com/pages/care.htm
And here is a faq to read through
http://www.bigchihuahua.com/cgi-bin/FAQ/faqmanager.cgi?answer=chi_health
As far as seizures go, chihuahuas are prone to epilepsy. If these keeps happening, I strongly suggest you go to a vet and talk about it. Your vet may want to put your chi on medication if this is serious. Take your chi to a vet! And make sure that you vet is experienced with chis and small breeds because though we like to think we can trust our vets and they always know what to do, they don't. A Dr who is experienced with little dogs will be more knowledgeable and better for your dog.
Email me if you have any more Q's.
Really though, these are the more common problems in chis. But still, seizures and "reverse coughing or sneezing" (A LOT) is not healthy. Hope it's all not a big deal. You won't know for sure if you don't get an expert to find out. Good luck!
2006-08-02 17:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by Stacey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is really having seizures she needs to be seen by a vet.
Yes, being pulled by or pulling on a leash can cause damage to the trachea or neck. This is also something that your vet can check for. An Easy Walk or Sensation harness or Gentle Leader head halter will save her neck and prevent her from pulling.
2006-08-02 17:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems like your dog has some problems. I think that you dog needs to go to the vet. I know someone who's dog did this also a chihuahua and it had an elarged heart and it ended up dying because they thought that he was just choking but what had happened was that his heart could not pump the blood because fluid was building up in his lungs and around his heart.
Good Luck and i hope your dog is okay.
2006-08-02 17:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by caroleeberhardt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harnesses work better for little dogs collars are bada so think about getting one but if it continues ask your vet (after the harness thing)
2006-08-02 17:00:16 · answer #5 · answered by Morgan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See the vet, get a harness. Be gentle as you can be with your little friend. She is depending on you to protect her little body and keep her healthy and strong, and happy.
2006-08-02 17:07:29 · answer #6 · answered by K9-Family 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking it to the vet!!!
2006-08-02 17:00:26 · answer #7 · answered by Radtech1996 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋