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by shale9556
Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:19 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Losing Hair!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 7896

Re: Losing Hair!!!

There are several reasons for hair loss. It can be normal and it will grow back, but chows don't necessarily shed every year like other dogs. Or it could be an allergy. If it does not grow back it could be due to a condition called alopecia. My male chow had alopecia. This is not a harmful condition...
by shale9556
Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Bloat - please be informed
Replies: 12
Views: 13171

Re: Bloat - EMERGENCY CONDITION. please be informed

The condition bloat is called torsion. I experienced this with my 6 year old chow chow Chuffy. Luckily we were home when it happened. If you are not home, they probably won't make it. The stomach twists inside, cuts off circulation and begins to die. The food that is in the stomach continues to dige...