The Bluurrrs

Mar 31, 2011 | Chicatoo, Our Chihuahuas, Rane

That’s my nickname for Chicatoo and Rane. They play constantly, wrestling, chasing, nibbling and then, cuddling. Rane has become the perfect playmate for Chicatoo and the perfect companion for her during her heat. Of course, if the boys were allowed access to...

Colada Needs A Hug

Mar 30, 2011 | Colada, Our Chihuahuas

I started to see the signs early this morning. Around 3:30 am, Colada started begging to get up into my bed as opposed to being in the whelping box with Absolute. She hadn’t left her puppy’s side for ANYTHING, until then. She started whining and pacing...

We Are Loosing This Battle

Mar 28, 2011 | Colada

Our sweet little Absolute is not fairing well. My every 30 minute feedings are not helping her in the weight or growth department. She is drinking from the bottle but doesn’t seem to be retaining any of the nutrients. She is down to 1 1/4 oz, loosing a full...

Hourly Feedings Increased

Mar 28, 2011 | Colada, New Puppies

Absolute made it through the night but there is a bit too much weight loss for my liking. Puppies usually loose a bit from their birth-weight in the first day or two, but she simply didn’t have enough to loose! She is down to 1 7/8 ounces and all of the places...

Getting Ready To Fight

Mar 27, 2011 | Breedings, Colada, New Puppies

Absolute may have been the only surviving puppy from Colada’s litter but she far from the strongest. Her little boy was much stronger and was much more developed than Absolute. She is not suckling very well off of mom, too weak to stay attached. We have resorted...