Page 2 | My tea cup chihuahua in a lot of pain after shots ?

Shoot4theMoon · 2023-04-13T20:21:27+00:00

I got a baby tea cup chihuahua last week and he had his first shots today he is 8 weeks almost 9 weeks old he’s very small only 490grams he cried a lot when the shot went in and then when she injected the medicine in he cried again. It’s been 3 hours since he has them 6:30pm and he’s crying every time we pick him up. I plan on just going to bed with him and not touching him until tomorrow I know it’s sore after I get a shot and I’m much bigger so I only imagine since he so tiny it will be alot worse for him: am I correct or should I call the vet ?

FurAndFeathers · 13/04/2023 23:02

LittleRedRoses · 13/04/2023 22:56

Because, in my (and many others views) it’s unethical. You say you never got your lab until 12 weeks yet post a contradictory post. In the Mumsnet style, did you mean to be so rude with your reply of why not?

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Is asking a straightforward question rude?

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Shoot4theMoon · 13/04/2023 23:07

Ok well yous can all crack on aruguing over tea cup, micro what ever. He’s my baby and he’s a tiny chihuahua. I went through many breeders at least 25, some were not ready to leave yet but ALL were leaving at 8 weeks. That’s not my choice but he’s fully weaned onto puppy food, he was one of 5 pups I chose him first they were all of a very similar size but I liked his temperament and I met him 3 times before I bought him I first met him at 5 weeks old then 6 then 7 weeks I paid deposit then after 8 weeks old I collected and brought him home. He’s fast asleep now on my pillow snuggled into my head and shoulder. If he was to fall which I have puppy proofed it then he would fall onto a king size quilt rolled up into a sausage roll like shape with 2 pillows high all the way down. Then 2 pillows after this on the floor. But he doesn’t leave me all night. Perhaps he should have stayed until 12 weeks but 25 breeders offering chihuahuas at 8 weeks can’t all be so wrong. But I’m done here. I asked my question I didn’t expect every so called professional and expert to have their say about breeders and timing and breeds. Thank you very much to the people who did offer the advice i was looking for about my pup being sore after his shots which is all I asked in case anyone misread my question which is a vast majority or people on here. But thank you very much for the people who helped.

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LittleRedRoses · 13/04/2023 23:08

FurAndFeathers · 13/04/2023 23:00

guide dogs are fostered early because they’re kennel bred and thus need the socialisation of being in a home. It’s impossible to socialise a puppy properly in a kennel. For the same reason rescue centres may also rehome early. It doesn’t mean it’s preferable. It’s the lesser problematic approach.

For reputable breeders raising pups in a home environment, with good socialisation plans, later rehoming is much preferred and is no earlier than 8 weeks is recommended by animal welfare charities and http://puppycontract.org.uk/

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Not by all breeders of guide dogs agree with this (I’m one of them) many guide dogs fail due to being taken from their mothers too early as do dogs for the deaf. Our dogs aren’t kennel bred either, the puppies live in our home. They can either agree to our terms or not have a prospect from us, we also insist if a pup doesn’t ‘make the grade’ as a guide or deaf dog then they are returned to us.

LittleRedRoses · 13/04/2023 23:10

FurAndFeathers · 13/04/2023 23:02

Is asking a straightforward question rude?

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Quoting American kennel club info is misleading. You’re clearly out for an argument and I’m not engaging with you any further. Yes, you were rude. That wasn’t a straight forward question.

tabulahrasa · 13/04/2023 23:14

LittleRedRoses · 13/04/2023 23:08

Not by all breeders of guide dogs agree with this (I’m one of them) many guide dogs fail due to being taken from their mothers too early as do dogs for the deaf. Our dogs aren’t kennel bred either, the puppies live in our home. They can either agree to our terms or not have a prospect from us, we also insist if a pup doesn’t ‘make the grade’ as a guide or deaf dog then they are returned to us.

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I’m presuming it’s the ones they breed themselves as otherwise they wouldn’t have them that young anyway.

It was just an aside tbh, because 8 weeks is pretty standard for most breeds and a couple of people seemed to think it was actually illegal.

LittleRedRoses · 13/04/2023 23:15

Shoot4theMoon · 13/04/2023 23:07

Ok well yous can all crack on aruguing over tea cup, micro what ever. He’s my baby and he’s a tiny chihuahua. I went through many breeders at least 25, some were not ready to leave yet but ALL were leaving at 8 weeks. That’s not my choice but he’s fully weaned onto puppy food, he was one of 5 pups I chose him first they were all of a very similar size but I liked his temperament and I met him 3 times before I bought him I first met him at 5 weeks old then 6 then 7 weeks I paid deposit then after 8 weeks old I collected and brought him home. He’s fast asleep now on my pillow snuggled into my head and shoulder. If he was to fall which I have puppy proofed it then he would fall onto a king size quilt rolled up into a sausage roll like shape with 2 pillows high all the way down. Then 2 pillows after this on the floor. But he doesn’t leave me all night. Perhaps he should have stayed until 12 weeks but 25 breeders offering chihuahuas at 8 weeks can’t all be so wrong. But I’m done here. I asked my question I didn’t expect every so called professional and expert to have their say about breeders and timing and breeds. Thank you very much to the people who did offer the advice i was looking for about my pup being sore after his shots which is all I asked in case anyone misread my question which is a vast majority or people on here. But thank you very much for the people who helped.

You must have a lot of ‘reputable’ breeders near you. Each and every one of them probably back yard breeders letting a pup leave at such a young age. £1000+ per pup. Bitches bred time and time again purely for cash.

00100001 · 13/04/2023 23:24

Shoot4theMoon · 13/04/2023 23:07

Ok well yous can all crack on aruguing over tea cup, micro what ever. He’s my baby and he’s a tiny chihuahua. I went through many breeders at least 25, some were not ready to leave yet but ALL were leaving at 8 weeks. That’s not my choice but he’s fully weaned onto puppy food, he was one of 5 pups I chose him first they were all of a very similar size but I liked his temperament and I met him 3 times before I bought him I first met him at 5 weeks old then 6 then 7 weeks I paid deposit then after 8 weeks old I collected and brought him home. He’s fast asleep now on my pillow snuggled into my head and shoulder. If he was to fall which I have puppy proofed it then he would fall onto a king size quilt rolled up into a sausage roll like shape with 2 pillows high all the way down. Then 2 pillows after this on the floor. But he doesn’t leave me all night. Perhaps he should have stayed until 12 weeks but 25 breeders offering chihuahuas at 8 weeks can’t all be so wrong. But I’m done here. I asked my question I didn’t expect every so called professional and expert to have their say about breeders and timing and breeds. Thank you very much to the people who did offer the advice i was looking for about my pup being sore after his shots which is all I asked in case anyone misread my question which is a vast majority or people on here. But thank you very much for the people who helped.

You have TWENTY FIVE decent and reputable breeders to choose from in your local area? 25?? And then all the rest...

Bloody hell, do you live in Chihuahua Land?

And this reputable and responsible breeder didn't chip them and let them go at 8 weeks to the day? 🤔🧐

LittleRedRoses · 13/04/2023 23:35

tabulahrasa · 13/04/2023 23:14

I’m presuming it’s the ones they breed themselves as otherwise they wouldn’t have them that young anyway.

It was just an aside tbh, because 8 weeks is pretty standard for most breeds and a couple of people seemed to think it was actually illegal.

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I’m not sure how many guide dogs for the blind breed themselves these days. They have preferred breeders as far as I know as we’re one of them. We’re registered with them, however, we don’t always let them know when we choose to breed as we only have a litter once ever 2 years or so. There’s so much unethical breeding information on this thread. I personally would never let a pup go its new home before 12 weeks, that’s far too young imo. I’m also very careful on who the puppies go to, if I get a gut feeling about someone then they won’t be having one of our pups. Out of 5 litters 16 of our home bred puppies are now guide dogs/deaf assistance dogs. The rest of them are pets and still live local to us. I would also never allow a puppy to go to anyone who wants to owner train a puppy as an assistance dog without having confirmation from ADUK that the owner had registered with them before the pup left us. We’ve had so many people want a puppy to ‘owner train’ and that’s not something I’d ever readily agree to.

Flowerly · 15/04/2023 11:08

tabulahrasa · 13/04/2023 22:25

8 weeks is legal for any breed and totally normal with most breeds of dog, it’s better for socialisation, guide fogs for example leave even earlier than that.

It’s not normal for a tiny breed though, they tend to keep them till 12 weeks.

I agree here and my spaniels/labs have always come to me at 8 weeks.

Tiny dogs should leave mum later.

Flowerly · 15/04/2023 11:10

OP I hope your little dog is feeling a bit better today - many cuddles needed!

FurAndFeathers · 15/04/2023 17:17

LittleRedRoses · 13/04/2023 23:10

Quoting American kennel club info is misleading. You’re clearly out for an argument and I’m not engaging with you any further. Yes, you were rude. That wasn’t a straight forward question.

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Umm I think you’re confusing me with a previous poster 🤷‍♀️
You seem very upset

FurAndFeathers · 15/04/2023 17:29

Shoot4theMoon · 13/04/2023 23:07

Ok well yous can all crack on aruguing over tea cup, micro what ever. He’s my baby and he’s a tiny chihuahua. I went through many breeders at least 25, some were not ready to leave yet but ALL were leaving at 8 weeks. That’s not my choice but he’s fully weaned onto puppy food, he was one of 5 pups I chose him first they were all of a very similar size but I liked his temperament and I met him 3 times before I bought him I first met him at 5 weeks old then 6 then 7 weeks I paid deposit then after 8 weeks old I collected and brought him home. He’s fast asleep now on my pillow snuggled into my head and shoulder. If he was to fall which I have puppy proofed it then he would fall onto a king size quilt rolled up into a sausage roll like shape with 2 pillows high all the way down. Then 2 pillows after this on the floor. But he doesn’t leave me all night. Perhaps he should have stayed until 12 weeks but 25 breeders offering chihuahuas at 8 weeks can’t all be so wrong. But I’m done here. I asked my question I didn’t expect every so called professional and expert to have their say about breeders and timing and breeds. Thank you very much to the people who did offer the advice i was looking for about my pup being sore after his shots which is all I asked in case anyone misread my question which is a vast majority or people on here. But thank you very much for the people who helped.

I mean, you can be as arsey as you like. It doesn’t change the fact that you bought a puppy from an illegal, irresponsible breeder out for a fast buck by breeding for tiny size rather than health or welfare.

up to you what you spend your money in of course - if you’d rather have a tiny dog than a well bred healthy happy dog that’s up to you 🤷‍♀️