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by Michael's Maggie May
Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Shampooing Chow
Replies: 10
Views: 6221

Re: Shampooing Chow

I found the best and easiest way to shampoo your chow. I take her up to the lake because she loves to wade into the water, get her good and wet, back onto the shore, soap her down and take her back into the lake. You could probably do the same with a kiddie pool in the back yard. She enjoys it and i...
by Michael's Maggie May
Fri Jun 19, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MY CHOW ISN'T SLEEPING WITH ME ANY MORE
Replies: 5
Views: 4139

Re: MY CHOW ISN'T SLEEPING WITH ME ANY MORE

He liked the girlfriend better
by Michael's Maggie May
Wed Apr 01, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Collar Issue
Replies: 15
Views: 11013

Re: Collar Issue

I use a British slip lead, the leash and collar are all one piece and there is no escaping or breakage of the fur around her neck. Believe me i have tried them all and this is the best.
by Michael's Maggie May
Wed Apr 01, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: They shaved my dog completely!! help!
Replies: 8
Views: 6196

Re: They shaved my dog completely!! help!

My main complaint about having Maggie bathed by groomers is that 90% of the time you cannot see what's going on. I'm still trying to find a place that I can witness her being bathed. One main problem i have solved is I walk my Maggie everyday and I have never had to cut her nails. It's getting bath ...
by Michael's Maggie May
Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Whiskers on a purebred.
Replies: 1
Views: 2409

Whiskers on a purebred.

When I purchased Maggie at 7 months old she was being shown in puppy classes. She had no whiskers and now a few yrs later they are 6 or 7 inches long. Do any of you trim your dogs whiskers or you just leave them be?
by Michael's Maggie May
Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Chow Owner Needs Direction
Replies: 20
Views: 14389

Re: New Chow Owner Needs Direction

Maggie wants to run with me but all that is a quick walk for me and I'm 74 yrs old. She is a pure bred show puppy and she would tire quickly on anything more than a mile, This Georgia heat has been in the high 90s so we dont leave the house until 8pm and home in 1/2 hour and she is panting pretty go...
by Michael's Maggie May
Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Female marking?
Replies: 3
Views: 3334

Re: Female marking?

Maggie must pee 20 times on our daily walk, towards the end there isn't anything left. I would not be concerned with an infection unless she can't hold herself in the house, then I'd have her looked at.
by Michael's Maggie May
Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: ANYBODY EVER DARED TO CLEAN THEIR CHOWS TEETH (FANGS)?
Replies: 9
Views: 6320

Re: ANYBODY EVER DARED TO CLEAN THEIR CHOWS TEETH (FANGS)?

I had a vet tech show me how to wrap gauze around my finger and rub the teeth, You can add doggy toothpaste but you would be amazed that even a wet gauze will remove some discoloration off the teeth. I know they are tough dogs but lots of loving helps.
by Michael's Maggie May
Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Lexi has been missing for 20 hours...
Replies: 31
Views: 23351

Re: Lexi has been missing for 20 hours...

I'm so sorry, Maggie escaped from her fenced in run the other day but I was lucky the neighbors got in their auto and tracked her down and got her home to me. I would have been heartbroken if I lost her.I'll say a prayer she comes home.
by Michael's Maggie May
Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: peeing in house
Replies: 5
Views: 3027

Re: peeing in house

I took her to the vet before I received any answers from all of you. He found some blood in her urine, got her on some meds twice a day. Thank you all for answering.
by Michael's Maggie May
Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: peeing in house
Replies: 5
Views: 3027

peeing in house

Do I have a problem with a 6 yr old peeing in house? has not done this since a puppy. Should I have her looked at?
by Michael's Maggie May
Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: your chow's best toy??
Replies: 9
Views: 6623

Re: your chow's best toy??

Nothing, absolutely nothing, She will not chase a ball, looks at me as if to say "What did you do that for"? The only thing that interest her is a ride in the truck, going for a walk or "Is it time for dinner"? I have a closet full of bones, stuffed toys given to her by friends a...
by Michael's Maggie May
Sun Aug 04, 2013 3:28 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Our Chow Chow bit my dad, what do i do? Help please!
Replies: 17
Views: 14504

Re: Our Chow Chow bit my dad, what do i do? Help please!

Reread Rory's Dads post and then reread it again.
by Michael's Maggie May
Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: perfect vacation for chow
Replies: 6
Views: 6685

Re: perfect vacation for chow

You do not have to go all the way to South Florida, the panhandle of Florida would save you about 5 or 6 hrs driving time and the white sand beaches are prettier. There are very few places to take a dog to the beach in So. Fl. Ask me I know. Ft Lauderdale charges $5 a day to use about 100 yds of the...
by Michael's Maggie May
Thu Jun 06, 2013 6:01 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Expectation: Walking with him; Reality: Him dragging me
Replies: 15
Views: 12180

Re: Expectation: Walking with him; Reality: Him dragging me

What you don't understand is the Chow is a COOL dog. He will look at you when HE wants to. He will come to you when HE wants to. Thats what we love about the breed, I have 2 1st place obedience ribbons from my past dog. Do you think I could get Maggie to walk by my side? If she wants to. It's taken ...
by Michael's Maggie May
Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Chows and cats
Replies: 18
Views: 10175

Re: Chow Chows and cats

My wife always liked cats and a vet tech friend called about a cat that was to be put down at vets office. She went to see him and brought home a beautiful black persian"Bandit". He was so beautiful he was put on the cover of Cat Life at Holoween with the wife holding him wearing a witches...
by Michael's Maggie May
Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:41 am
Forum: Grooming
Topic: cutting nails
Replies: 11
Views: 14576

Re: cutting nails

If you have to trim nails then you are not walking the dog enough. Get in shape and start walking.
by Michael's Maggie May
Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:26 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: What kind of Dog food do you use? / skin problems
Replies: 18
Views: 19377

Re: What kind of Dog food do you use? / skin problems

Nutros lamb and rice dry and couple of tablespoonful of lamb and rice canned with a fish oil capsul and her coat looks amazing.
by Michael's Maggie May
Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What type of Collar works best for you Chow?
Replies: 20
Views: 24746

Re: What type of Collar works best for you Chow?

I believe I have tried all the collars so let me tell you what works best. I purchased Cesar's collar and it was OK, I just felt it was difficult to get on and off. I tried the martingale from one of the members suggestions on this site. I wound up chasing her down the street with the collar in my h...
by Michael's Maggie May
Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is it true about Blue Buffalo???
Replies: 8
Views: 4559

Re: Is it true about Blue Buffalo???

I have been using Nutros lamb and rice with Maggie as well as my last dog Chinabear. She get dry lamb and rice with a large dollop of wet lamb and rice twice a day. She is healthy, skin and hair are beautiful and licks the bowl until it slides accross the floor.
by Michael's Maggie May
Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bordetella
Replies: 8
Views: 4534

Bordetella

Do many of you allow the vet to use the Bordetella nasal vacine? I understand it is used if the dog is boarded, around other dogs constantly, grooming places or dog shows. Other than that is it really necessary? Does the dog need all these vacines?
by Michael's Maggie May
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Choke collar vs. regular collar
Replies: 4
Views: 2732

Re: Choke collar vs. regular collar

I have also tried them all. The choke collars break the hair around her neck. I tried the martingale from someones advice on this forum and wound up chasing her down the street with the collar and leash in my hand. Then realized it has to be adjusted to get it on, readjusted after it's on and then a...
by Michael's Maggie May
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 'Dry Mane'
Replies: 6
Views: 2512

Re: 'Dry Mane'

I put in a capule of fish oil in her evening meal. Walking her yesterday I remarked to the wife how beautiful her coat looked.