We have heard this question several times, thus it is apparent that a good deal of Chihuahuas attempt or do eat thier feces from time to time. Some of the things you can do to stop this behavior is to lace the feces with vinegar spray. Another thing you can try is to feed you pet pineapple. That has been known to ward off the behavior. You should consult you vet to see what else they may recommend.

Pets that eat things like rocks, wood, grass... can be a learned behavior, or a sign of boredom, nervousness or being kept in small, confined areas. Eating different items like these is not connected with any nutritional deficiency. Copraphagia (kuh prof a gee a): stool eating, or coprophagia is believed to be more of a learned, emotional, or attention getting behavior than a result of dietary deficiency of any kind. See similar questions...

All puppies go through the teething process. Make sure you have plenty of chew toys available for your puppy to chew. When your puppy gets hold of something you don't want him or her to chew, take it away, tell the dog “no,” and always give them something they CAN have to chew. Puppies begin losing their baby teeth around five or six months of age and then start getting their adult teeth. After this process, they should not have the urge to chew on things as much. See similar questions...

Many puppies will eat their own stool. To stop this habit sprinkle Adolph?s Meat Tenderizer on the stool. This should end the problem, if not call the office for other recommendations. See similar questions...

If you are an owner that does not mind if your dog jumps, fine. Just remember everything and everyone is fair game.... in the eyes of your dog. It is one of the most common problems owners tell me about and the one thing owners are most inconsistent with. If your dog is allowed to jump on you but not Grandma, then you are not being consistent. If your dog can jump on your son's bed but not on your bed, you are again being inconsistent. See similar questions...

My puppy is not quite 6 months old. She hasn't started losing her teeth yet but I expect it to begin any day now. My question is, in your opinion, when is a good time to get her spayed? She has not gone into "heat" yet, but I don't think I should be waiting for that... My dog will, from time to time, make a choking noise which kind of sounds like honking. If I let her go outside, it makes it better. It is almost as though something is caught in her throat. She is not ill or any thing. See similar questions...

No. Puppies will eat almost anything once. This is a natural part of their development. Because the Puppy Go Potty? is made from cellulose it will pass just like any paper product. Gently, but firmly let your puppy know that it should not eat the Puppy Go Potty? litter. There are some easy to follow instructions in the training manual. See similar questions...

Yes. In fact, you could die. Or you could develop gout, gallstones, kidney stones, kidney failure, and dangerously irregular heart rhythms that might lead to cardiac arrest. If you eat less than1200 calories per day, it's almost certain that you are not getting the protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and micro nutrients necessary for health. To lose weight you must burn more calories than you consume. Please work with a dietitian who can help you design a healthy meal plan. See similar questions...

Answer : As an added benefit, when the food allergies are eliminated, people find they are able to meet their weight goals. This is because your body is now correctly metabolizing a new diet which is exactly suited for your genetic background. See similar questions...

Your anesthesiologist will discuss the specific details, but most patients should not ingest solid food for six hours before surgery, and clear liquids may only be taken up to four hours prior to surgery. You may brush your teeth and rinse your mouth out with water the morning of surgery, and if necessary, a pill may be taken with just a sip of water. See similar questions...

NO needs to become a LARGE part of your vocabulary with a young pup - YOU ARE THE BOSS - if they are doing something that is unacceptable they do not know it ...until you tell them NO!! Not in a whimpy manner - let them know you mean business and IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE... as far as chewing goes.. See similar questions...

Janet - OK, Who's digging up all my bulbs and scattering them about my backyard?? I spent hours last week planting them all, and now some lousy little critter, has decided to undo all my hard work and effort. Who is it and what can I do about it? I am in Suburbia - not out in the country. We has possums and squirrels and an occasional stray cat, but no deer or raccoons that I've seen. See similar questions...

It depends on the type anesthesia, and the time of your surgery. A preop nurse will call you the day before surgery and give you specific instructions. As a general rule, if your procedure involves anesthesia, you should not eat or drink anything after midnight. Again, your preop nurse will give you specific instructions. See similar questions...

First, dogs love to jump! Jumping is a natural behavior for dogs. In the canine world they greet each other face-to-face, nose-to-nose. If you want to succeed teaching you puppy or dog not to jump on people, the whole family has to agree not to reward her for jumping up. There are several ways to discourage jumping on people. It is important to remember to reward the good behaviors and ignore the unwanted or undesired behaviors. See similar questions...

For a young puppy, focus on teaching what s/he should be chewing on. Puppies need to chew, so give them lots of toys and praise them for chewing on their toys. As they get older and more mischievous, you may have to make your correction more stern (but not physical). Here are some ideas: See similar questions...

Biting is a natural puppy behavior. Puppies explore their world with their mouths and they use their teeth extensively while playing with other puppies. Learning bite inhibition is an important part of a young puppy's education. If she bites her mom or her littermates too hard, they let her know. Momma dog may reprimand him if his needle sharp puppy teeth close too hard during play or nursing, and her littermates may yipe or yelp and refuse to play with her if she bites too hard. See similar questions...

A puppy's jumping is his way of welcoming people. The first step in solving this behavior problem is to teach your dog the "sit" and "stay" commands. To correct your puppy in the act, grab his front paws and hold them tightly for a few seconds and give the command "sit." After paw grabbing has been used several times, you, a family member or a guest should try to intercept the approaching dog before it jumps. See similar questions...

This is a common habit with some chooks and is difficult to break once it gets established. Usually only one chook starts breaking the eggs but of course, the others soon get the taste for it once they see how it is done. There are a number of remedies, some or all or none of which may work. Before you try any of these, often feeding a liberal amount of shell grit to the birds will solve the problem. If not, read on... Remedy 1. See similar questions...