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by sweetpea
Wed Sep 03, 2014 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Elsa in first heat :/
Replies: 5
Views: 4760

Re: Elsa in first heat :/

We allowed Gracie to go into heat before having her spayed, we had been told the same thing. I don't know if there is any truth to it or not, but it made sense to me, so we waited. I was told also to make sure to wait a few weeks afterwards before having it done. I think we waited three months. I ca...
by sweetpea
Wed May 23, 2012 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Vicious Fighting
Replies: 38
Views: 18369

Re: Vicious Fighting

18 to 20 months is about the age my two females first got into a vicious fight. They had to be kept apart for around a week because the youngest was bound and determined to pick up where she left off any chance she could get. Thought we had things under control and it happened again with another sev...
by sweetpea
Mon May 21, 2012 5:59 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Zahra, meds...
Replies: 13
Views: 6189

Re: Zahra, meds...

I use American cheese for Gracie. I just roll the pill in a strip of cheese. Like Rory's dad said, it's a straight on gulp. When I ran out of cheese one night, I just cut a small piece of a hotdog, stuffed the pill in there and it was the same thing, gulp and the pill was gone. She never knew she ju...
by sweetpea
Mon May 21, 2012 6:30 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Zahra, meds...
Replies: 13
Views: 6189

Re: Zahra, meds...

Gracie is taking three different medications right now. I have been rolling one pill at a time in cheese. Last night we ran out of cheese so I cut small pieces of hotdogs, stuffed a pill in each piece and so far have had no problems. She doesn't seem to even notice the pills in them.
by sweetpea
Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Doorbell Reaction
Replies: 10
Views: 6192

Re: Doorbell Reaction

I haven't posted in a long time but I love this thread. For the longest time, everytime Gracie heard a doorbell on the tv she was running to the door barking. We would laugh and tell her it's the tv silly. Ever since our doorbell stopped working, she doesn't get as excited when she hears one on the ...
by sweetpea
Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Lily-isms
Replies: 8
Views: 4076

Re: Lily-isms

My son-in-law lived with us when we first got Gracie. She will be six in March and to this day she tolerates him only. I think they have reached an agreement, she will let him in the house, he can even stay here when they visit, just keep the hands off of her, don't even look at her and she agrees t...
by sweetpea
Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Looking for quick advice!
Replies: 3
Views: 3117

Re: Looking for quick advice!

I have no clue what happened. Princess was standing by me, Gracie was trying to get her to play and then all at once it turned to a fight. I was right there. My husband called the vet and explained the situation. The vet said bring her in tomorrow and he will work with us on getting it paid and tryi...
by sweetpea
Sun Dec 06, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Looking for quick advice!
Replies: 3
Views: 3117

Looking for quick advice!

I know this is suppose to be in the health section but we need help now. Princess and Gracie got into a bad fight tonight. Princess has a big gash on her head. At first I thought it was small but deep but after looking at it better discovered it's pretty wide. We do not have the money for a vet, sim...
by sweetpea
Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Toy issues to throw or not to throw
Replies: 14
Views: 6346

Re: Toy issues to throw or not to throw

That is Princess. What she does is greet us or others with a toy or object. If someone takes the toy and tosses it because they think she wants to play, she just stands there looking so hurt. You would not believe how many times people have apologized to her after throwing the toy! With Princess it ...
by sweetpea
Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Kuma just attacked our Pom...PLEASE HELP!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 9784

Re: Kuma just attacked our Pom...PLEASE HELP!!!

We have this problem with our girls when it comes to bones, yummy foods and treats. They will stand side by side eating their dog food, no problem. Put my left over porkchops in their dishes and you can bet the first one finished will try to steal from the other and a fight will break out. Anytime t...
by sweetpea
Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New User - Plz Plz Help! I want to keep my Chow!
Replies: 6
Views: 3849

Re: New User - Plz Plz Help! I want to keep my Chow!

She is also clueless when Daisy is getting aggressive. She just wants to play. They have separate food dishes, one eats inside the other outside - it's always been that way and has worked out well. Are you sure this is aggression and not Daisy playing? We had this discussion on the other board not ...
by sweetpea
Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My Chow bit my daughter...
Replies: 22
Views: 13359

Re: My Chow bit my daughter...

I just want you to know that its not a lost cause, Gracie is proof of that. Gracie bit my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter on the face twice. Luckly they weren't bad but did break the skin (she has a small scar from the second one). I had went outside for a minute leaving my daughter to watch the kids w...
by sweetpea
Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:58 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chows and Autism
Replies: 13
Views: 10146

Re: Chows and Autism

I have never actually known anyone with autism and know very little about it. My daughter started babysitting a 4 year old boy that seemed autistic which is what lead me to pick autism for my research paper. While doing the research, I started finding all this about the vaccination possibly being on...
by sweetpea
Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: I thought this was so sweet.
Replies: 5
Views: 3027

Re: I thought this was so sweet.

I love waking up to Gracie cuddled up next to me in bed. She and Princess sleep on the floor next to the bed, but just about every morning after my husband gets up, I'll wake up to Gracie sleeping in his spot. Another thing I think is sweet is when it storms at night, Princess will jump up on the be...
by sweetpea
Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chows and Autism
Replies: 13
Views: 10146

Re: Chows and Autism

There is no proof of the connection. Some studies claim the mercury in the vaccinations causes the autism. Its said that the symptoms of murcury poisioning resembles symptoms of autism. Also, its said that a child tends to show signs of autism around the same age that the MMR is given. Some studies ...
by sweetpea
Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:22 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chows and Autism
Replies: 13
Views: 10146

Re: Chows and Autism

Last semester I did a paper on Autism. I wish I would have known about you two, I really could have put together an awesome paper. I went the path of vaccinations but I would have went in another direction with it had I known about you two.
by sweetpea
Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Observations
Replies: 9
Views: 4811

Re: Observations

Makes me think of a walk me and Gracie took on the trail. We was walking along as normal, all at once Gracie jumped up on a tree stump, got in position and pooped. I stood there with my mouth hanging open in total shock at what I was seeing. She had never before just randomly jumped up on a tree stu...
by sweetpea
Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: And the award goes to...
Replies: 8
Views: 4326

Re: And the award goes to...

And I thought Gracie was the queen of guilt trips! When I would grab my shoes to leave for class, Gracie would get up and walk away. Would not walk me to the door or anything. Just lay on the foot of the bed with the saddest look I have ever seen. Wouldn't even lift her head up to respond to me. I a...
by sweetpea
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Two same s-x chows
Replies: 29
Views: 12729

Re: Two same s-x chows

I agree with Jonathan, you have to be able to diffuse the situation before it happens. I learned the signs only after fights broke out. Now its just second nature to constantly be aware of how Gracie is feeling. Paying close attention to her body language and reacting before the fight happens. This ...
by sweetpea
Sat Jun 13, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Yoshi the protector,
Replies: 12
Views: 5950

Re: Yoshi the protector,

I don't think it was a rattlesnake. Compare the markings of this fox snake to the one you took a picture of. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/bpatsellis/FoxSnakeFigure7.jpg "Fox snakes, like many other harmless snakes, sometimes mimic rattlesnakes by vibrating their tails. This defensive ...
by sweetpea
Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Two same s-x chows
Replies: 29
Views: 12729

Re: Two same s-x chows

I have two females. Gracie is 4 and Princess is 5. The two do well together BUT we have to pay close attention to Gracie's moods. If for some reason she gets frustrated about something, she will turn on Princess at the blink of an eye. What I have noticed is she has a tendancy to hold a grudge again...
by sweetpea
Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: jump in the car
Replies: 19
Views: 8240

Re: jump in the car

I have the opposite problem with Gracie. If she thinks her ride was too short, she will refuse to get out! lol, I spent five minutes yesterday trying to convince her that she had a long enough ride. I finally had to make her get out of the car. Once they make their minds up to something, it's tough ...
by sweetpea
Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Louie has a cold!?
Replies: 6
Views: 3755

Re: Louie has a cold!?

I have never had one with a cold so I'm going to be no help to you. However, the banner, all you have to do is save it on your computer, upload it to photobucket then copy and paste the img link to your signature here.
Sure hope Louie gets to feeling better soon.
by sweetpea
Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Furkids are getting a Nanny!
Replies: 9
Views: 4682

Re: Furkids are getting a Nanny!

I wish we could find someone like that for Gracie. Last year Gracie made friends with a lady I met at school. When she came over, Gracie would lay on the sofa next to her (touching her), we took them for walks with my friend walking Gracie. Gracie loves her. We went to St. Louis one day, all excited...
by sweetpea
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:32 am
Forum: Chow Chow Photo Gallery
Topic: new jack pictures!
Replies: 15
Views: 8608

Re: new jack pictures!

I love looking at Jack Black action pics.