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by chowdad
Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:52 am
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

sores

More info. The sores George has are not really open, except on his paws, they are just pink with a few tiny spots of blood. They tend to produce puss if they are not cleaned and medicated often. They are Numerous. he has one on each hip, on one ear, all four paws, two legs, and a newer one on his ch...
by chowdad
Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:15 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

Food/ Shampoo/feet?

I am checking in to discuss my baby again. I have found that he'll eat lean beef and rice, so I returned a bunch of the cans, kibble and treats that he won't touch. He actually gobbled ground beef that I boiled and drained this morning, he got so excited about the smell and taste of it that I mixed ...
by chowdad
Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:21 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

photos

I have been lurking for a month and I'm not going anywhere. I have a bad feeling that George has 1 paw on the rainbow, but I will always find comfort among fellow chow enthusiasts. I have tons of lovely awe inspiring pic's of George, but I am not saavy enough to even get one to appear below my name....
by chowdad
Fri Mar 16, 2007 4:30 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

Vet results

Hello Everyone, George went to the dr. this afternoon. The vet says his problem is Pyogenic Staph. dermatitis and not allergies of any kind. He says he needs antibiotics for at least a month, and prescribed some shampoo to clean his skin and fue with. I discussed everything that was brought up here....
by chowdad
Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

epsom salt, etc

The epsom salt is definitely an irritant. He hops around like his feet are on fire. The vet said it would prevent infection and promote healing. I already stopped the Rimadyl. The last was yesterday. I will get some aloe for his sores. I have to admit I gave him a can of tuna tonight because I could...
by chowdad
Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:13 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

Hi again , No eating yet. I think you are right about the fat because I drank a little to show him it was good and it was kind of oily. I will do as you said with the fat. It' s funny you mention potato because when I went to the store I thought it seems like I should add a potato. George is very,ve...
by chowdad
Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:33 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

George's illness/update

I wanted to update all the people that are concerned for George. We went to the vet today but the dr. was out till friday so I made an appointment. My love for George and commitment to him is immeasurable. He is our second Chowling, and we have made mistakes, but many less than with the first. He is...
by chowdad
Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:10 am
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

dog food/ health

What George is eating at the moment is anything he is willing to take, in other words he chose his own diet because it seems he would starve otherwise. In the last 2 months I have bought at least $100 worth of Nutro and Eukanuba cans and solids and gravy treat packs, and nutro lamb/rice treats. He w...
by chowdad
Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

science diet

I thought I would provide the ingredient list of george's old food he ate science diet on the vet's recommendation his whole life until 4 months ago, not a bite of it in 3 months. Science Diet Senior Large Breed: corn meal, chicken by product meal, animal fat, soybean mill run, flaxseed, chicken liv...
by chowdad
Tue Mar 13, 2007 5:08 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

nutrition

Hi again, I assumed the zinc problem was from him not eating his food. Back in November he quit eating science diet senior large formula. He would go days without eating at all, we thought it was from being spoiled on treats and human food so we stopped those and he still wouldn't eat. For 3 months ...
by chowdad
Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:01 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

vitamins

I am so glad for the support. Does anyone know if human multivitamins are safe for dogs? I think Kiwani may be able to save my babies life with his advice. I have been saying for the last four months that he seems poisoned, but no idea what from. He is sound asleep now. We have switched from taking ...
by chowdad
Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:58 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

thank you

I really appreciate the replies.

Kiwani-- Do you think a multivitamin would help.

You were right about the muscles around his mouth they are droopy like he had a stroke or something, and he has trouble chewing and swallowing.
by chowdad
Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: rimadyl
Replies: 1
Views: 665

Hi ,
Rimadyl is like motrin for dogs, It should take affect in an hour or two.
John
by chowdad
Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:28 am
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: my sick chow chow
Replies: 64
Views: 43955

my sick chow chow

Hello Chow Lovers, This is my first post, and I need help bad, and quick please. My chow is 9 1/2 years old. He had cruciate surgery (TPLO) on both legs several years age, and did wonderfully until november 2006. He started making weird noises like smacking with his mouth, and began to lick his hind...