well my mother just took my chihuahua a bath and i told her not to because she was cold i could tell cuz her fur was cold and her nose could she get sick? and then she brushed my chihuahuas teeth with toothpaste what if she swallowed it!! aghhh she maked me mad and she gives my chihuhua human food like apples and she said she wouldnt do that help she is stupid!
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Wow, I can tell you really love your dog. I love my dog too.
I'll tell you what I do with mine and maybe that will help you see things a little differently.
He gets a bath every week, no matter what. I just make sure he is dry and I don't let him go outside for a few hours after just to be sure. (Doesn't a nice warm bath or shower feel good when you're cold? And don't you just feel better when you're clean?)
A little toothpaste won't kill your dog. They need their teeth brushed just like we do. They can get the same dental problems from bad oral hygiene that humans can. Or worse. If you're concerned about the toothpaste, suggest to your mom that you guys get some toothpaste JUST FOR DOGS at the pet store.
As for the apples.I give my dog an apple EVERY day. He loves them! And carrots, and all kinds of other vegetables and fruits. No onions, though, they'll get bad gas and onions can make them sick. But, fruits and vegetables are great for dogs. Especially apples, carrots and blueberries.
You should NOT give your dog stuff like chips, sugary foods like donuts or cooked chicken bones (they can shatter when the dog chews them and get get stuck in their throat or intestines).
The very best thing anyone can do for their dog besides love him/her and feed him/her is WALK. You should walk your dog every day, twice if possible. And not just to the corner and back. They need excercise just like we do. Walking gives them a chance to sniff and, it may sound crazy but it is true. That's what dogs do.
You should watch The Dog Whisperer. Caesar Milan say,"Birds gotta fly, fish gotta swim and dogs gotta walk!"
I hope I helped!
If the weather and water are warm and you dry the dog well it won't get sick. But the human toothpaste is a big no-no, it can make it sick or worse if t gets too much. The apples are fine, my old dog used to love them. In fact if you shred up an apple and let it go brown it becomes homemade pepto bismol, same ingreident they use. But most human food is bad for them, even some fruits and veggies like grapes, onions, or raisins, and of course yeast bread and chocolate are big no-nos.
call animal cruelty officers on her.
Well It seems there is no cure for stupidity... I can't help you with your mom.. All I can suggest is you educate her and point out reasons why these things aren't a good idea and hope she gets the hint.. Maybe a huge vet bill would cure stupidity? Maybe not.. But helping to educate her might help some..
She used human toothpaste to brush the dog's teeth? Maybe you should give your dog baths and brush it's teeth so your mom isn't even tempted to do it. Also when she gives the dog scraps of human food ask her not to because it is bad for the dog. Be responsible for your dog and take care of it so your mom doesn't have to and you can protect it.
tell her your dog isn't a human and teach her the right way to take care of your dog she will understand hopefully and leave your dog alone.
I don't think she is trying to kill your dog , but is just maybe taking car if the dog the wrong way . Under no circumstances should a dog eat or swallow tooth paste , because there is some kind of ingredient that is harm full to dogs but not humans and in rare cases can kill a dog .
And a apple here and there won't hurt the dog don't worry.
P.S. don't call your mom stupid she just don't know better .
dont let her touch your dog put it in a room and lock her out of it!
I don't think she is trying to kill it, sounds like she is trying to help you take care of it. Are you not cleaning or brushing there teeht? You can brush dogs teeth but you should use dog toothpaste, and its ok for them to eat apples.
Wow, you really shouldn't have to babysit your own mother, I feel kind of bad for your situation.
Well, dogs won't get sick because they're cold from a bath. In fact, no one does, it's a myth. Sicknesses are caught from viruses. She may get hypothermia if you didn't wrap her in a blanket and heat her back up, however.
The toothpaste incident...brushing your dog's teeth is a wonderful thing to do, but not with human toothpaste!! They have specialty toothpastes for dogs, keep an eye on her because if she did swallow it she will either pass it or vomit.
There are many human foods dogs cannot have including chocolate, honey, pork, ham, eggs, and many more. Your mom needs to know not to give her any of these.
Hey, do not dis your mom, she is NOT stupid, you are showing your immaturity by talking like that.
There is NOTHING wring with giving that dog apples. The only fruit that is harmful is grapes/raisins, the only toxic vegetable is onion, of course, no chocolate., so says my vet
Many other foods are just not a good idea, like sugar, any form of pork, anything that is fatty and spicy. they will not kill them, but they will get really gassy from these foods, and may get the runs too.
If the weather is warm or hot. There is nothing wrong to bath your dog. Apple is OK for your dog as long as it is not big piece. I don't know about toothpaste.
She may just want to help with the dog. You can talk with her, edicate her, explain why you think she should not do that. But there is no way to call Your Mom stupid.
Actually I don't think her intentions are to kill your dog. Take her with you on one of trips to the vet and let someone who maybe she WILL listen to, educate her. Apples won't hurt in moderation. Actually it can be a fun toy while it cleans your dogs teeth. Stress to her that raisins are very toxic. As far as the bath as long as your not bathing her or any dog in sub below weather she should be just fine. If it makes you feel better dry her the best you can but my dogs run crazy after their baths and that warms them up and dries them as well. =)
she won't become sick from the bath if shes not exposed to extreme temperatures until shes dry. or a good rub with a towel will help her circulation get back up. your mom is very wrong using human toothpaste, she can get really sick from that. maybe you should take over the primary care for her? good luck
yeah, it cannot have human toothpaste. And if the dog gets a bath the water needs to be warm. afterwards its a good idea to dry her with a blowdryer on low. is there any possible way to keep the dog away from your mom? Have you tried talking to your mom about it? maybe you can involve your mom but teach her the right way. instead of human food for the dog have your mom shop at petco for really neat dog treats and doggy ice cream. that way she could still feed the dog treats every now and them. best of luck ; )
first off.. chill out.. Chihuahua's need regular bathing.. and they shiver at the slightest scare.. it have to do with their body size.. not regular human toothpaste.. not so good.. but their is special beef and chicken and other flavored types just for dogs.. the only problem with ours in fluoride..
Now as for fruits.. dogs can have fruits.. no grapes though! or onion.. there are lists on-line and available through your vet and its actually healthy treats for them.. helps digestion and adds shine to coat..
is it that she's caring for your pet.. or just her giving the dog attention thats getting your pants in a bunch..
While taking a bath make sure the water is warm but not too hot. Make sure you towel dry/use a dog hair dryer. human toothpaste=NO! animal toothpaste=ok. animal toothpastes don't have any harmful ingriedients and are ok to swallow. They come in yummy flavors like liver and beef :-) Apples are ok for your dog but your dog should also be eating a high quality dog food. But, lots of human food like onion, chocolate, grapes/raisins, and some others are toxic.just make sure the food is ok for your dog before letting your mom feed it. good luck ... p.s. you really don't need to call animal control on your mom like others said ...do you really want your mom to get into lots of trouble? and what she is doing isn't cruel, it is just a bit stupid and once you correct that, it should be ok.
are u sure ur not overreacting a little? give ur mom a break, she's just try to help. apples won't kill a dog as long as there not too big to swallow. =)
Well I don't want to sound like a b****, but, if you would do it she wouldn't have to. Anyway, the only thing I see that could be a problem would be the toothpaste if it is for humans. You should not call your mother stupid.
It's lovely to see such a little prick like you calling her mother "stupid".
BTW , "apples" are actually good for your dog.
Your mom may not know much about dogs... Try getting her a book or a on line printout on what NOT to do or give a dog...
Also go to the pet store and buy a special toothpaste for your dog. Your mom is just trying to help and unfortunately doesn't have a lot of knowledge on dogs.
About the human food, I know what you meen. My parents do the same thing so, I made a list of human foods my dog can eat like rice, chicken and on. I also gave them a list of human food dogs cant eat like chocolate, grapes and so on
Your mother is a caring, wonderful woman. How dare you call her stupid?
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