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Oscar Has Now Been Neutered

Oscar got his neutering yesterday and is recuperating very quickly. He only seemed slightly groggy when I went to pick him up. Now he is as active as ever and playing with his favorite chew toys. More information to come...

Update on Oscar

Oscar continues to grow. He has now learned to climb the stairs. Going up his no problem, but he can't seem to figure out a way to get down the stairs. Instead, he cries until someone comes to carry him down.

The housebreaking is now almost complete. Occasionally he has an accident, but it is usually next to the door, so it is clear that he knows the importance of doing it outside. He has become a little over-energetic, but his upcoming neutering should resolve that.

Information on the Chihuahua Breed

The tiny Chihuahua is a well balanced toy dog with a characteristic saucy expression and a apple domed skull with or without molera, which is the small gap in the skull formation.

The body is slightly longer than tall; shorter bodies in males are desirable. The eyes are full and not protruding and set well apart; ears are large and held upright when alert, flaring to sides when in repose; broken or cropped ears are a disqualification.

The Chihuahua's neck is slightly arched; ribs well sprung but avoiding barrel shape; tail moderately long, carried sickle up or out, or curled; tail should never be tucked between legs, or bobbed or docked!

The two coat varieties are Long and Smooth. The Long coat is soft in texture, flat or slightly curly with an undercoat and fringe on ears, tail, legs and neck; never appearing bare from excessive thinness. The Smooth coat is soft, close and glossy. Colors vary tremendously, solid, marked and splashed.

Considered the tiniest of all dog breeds, the Chihuahua necessarily is a gentle but swift moving housedog. Dogs are not conscious of their size and the Chihuahua's big dog bark clearly indicates that he is a confident, bold canine.

Nonetheless, he is described as clannish and more comfortable with members of his own breed. He is territorial and will protect his master or mistress with his whole heart.

Chihuahuas enjoy the good life and don't mind extra attention and coddling. To avoid the aggressive, yappy adult, socializing the Chihuahua with friends and other dogs is advisable.

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Dog Fashions at Lithuanian Show

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AP Poll: Pet owners willing to go mouth-to-muzzle

LOS ANGELES – Most pet owners would leap into action for an injured pet, even if it meant risking dog breath by going mouth-to-snout.

Fifty-eight percent of pet owners — 63 percent of dog owners and 53 percent of cat owners — would be at least somewhat likely to perform CPR on their pet in the event of a medical emergency, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll.

Tammy Parks, 52, of Amherst, Mass., has taken a pet first aid class and wouldn't hesitate to help her 15-year-old mixed breed terriers, Lucy and Julia, or her white fronted Amazon parrot Koko.

"It's not rocket science. The mechanics are the same as humans," said Parks, who was an American Red Cross first aid trainer. "Size is the biggest difference."

In general, though, the poll found few pet owners are prepared to handle pet emergencies. Just 20 percent of pet owners have a pet first aid kit in their home, and 54 percent do not have a fire evacuation plan for their pets.

And the survey revealed frequent reporting of dangerous practices that can lead to accidents and injuries. For example, a quarter of pet owners, including 30 percent of dog owners and 22 percent of cat owners, give their pets bones from table scraps, at least sometimes.

Sixty-two percent of dog owners and a third of cat owners let their pets ride in their cars unrestrained, rather than placing them in a special pet carrier. And 11 percent of pet owners sometimes leave their pets unattended in a car or truck.

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