Search found 119 matches

by sue
Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Pet Insurance - which company would you refer?
Replies: 8
Views: 6858

Re: Pet Insurance - which company would you refer?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2354214/Vicky-Hughes-sold-clothes-eBay-save-dog-pet-insurers-refused-pay-up.html Here's an article that was published in the uk daily mail last week about pet insurance this lady had to sell her clothes on ebay to pay for her dogs operation because the insuran...
by sue
Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Addison's Disease
Replies: 6
Views: 3332

Re: Addison's Disease

Go & get a second opinion at another vet.Book the appointment for the following day this will give your vet time to send a copy of all his records over to the second vet.I dont know if its the same in the USA as the UK but you own all the records & if another vet requests a copy they have to...
by sue
Thu May 16, 2013 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Total Newbie xx
Replies: 11
Views: 6804

Re: Total Newbie xx

I agree with the advice everyone has given you Chows are rare in the UK.If you have discussed it with your dad & decide to go ahead you may have along wait most breeders have a waiting list of people wanting puppys.The best advice i would give anyone is to ask for the puppy to be taken a vet nea...
by sue
Fri May 10, 2013 7:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Housebreaking issue...please help if you can
Replies: 9
Views: 4892

Re: Housebreaking issue...please help if you can

If hes had all his injections he should be able to go for a walk twice a day.What time does he have his last feed at night? he may not be able to manage through the night yet if hes being put to bed too early after hes eaten. A 40 minute walk an hour before bed time should empty out his bladder &...
by sue
Thu May 02, 2013 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Arizona Chows
Replies: 11
Views: 10077

Re: Arizona Chows

Have you tried the chow chow facebook page. There are alot on there wanting new homes http://www.facebook.com/#!/chowchow.org?fref=ts
by sue
Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow siblings fighting
Replies: 4
Views: 3130

Re: Chow siblings fighting

At this young age they are deciding which one of them is going to be the dominant female.Put them together & let them get on with it watch over them one will back down & move away walk up to dominant one & give praise.Let the weaker sister see you do this that will then reinforce to her ...
by sue
Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:27 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A misunderstood chow.
Replies: 19
Views: 9813

Re: A misunderstood chow.

Ring the vets & book an appointment with this vet say you have a dog with a bad leg & that you will keep it in the car till its time to bring it in.Insist that she is the only vet you want to see.When they call your name go in & speak to her about the chow they will probably charge you t...
by sue
Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:48 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: So hard to see her so sad
Replies: 28
Views: 9739

Re: So hard to see her so sad

Its hard when you see them struggle you get so frustrated & upset.Its times like this when you think if only you could talk & tell me everything your feeling.I dont know whether theres one in scotland but theres a training vets school in liverpool & london.Years ago when i had my tess &a...
by sue
Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Breaking my heart :(
Replies: 13
Views: 4758

Re: Breaking my heart :(

I have never used a cage move anything that might get chewed out of the way & let him have the run of the ground floor.Try it & see what happens.Chows are the excellent guard dogs they see it as there duty to protect there family & the home.He wont be able to do that if he's locked in a ...
by sue
Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:21 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Older Chow Chow Barking almost Non-stop
Replies: 4
Views: 2085

Re: Older Chow Chow Barking almost Non-stop

I would suggest you take him to the vet & get a full check up also you said the lady gave him a bone what kind of bone? has a piece splintered may be all of it hasnt passed through.
by sue
Sun Feb 03, 2013 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Zoe will not eat her dog food...
Replies: 4
Views: 2504

Re: Zoe will not eat her dog food...

Instead of just water to soak it put a stock cube in boiling water when it cools down poor that onto the food either beef or chicken flavoured
by sue
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Insurance help?
Replies: 12
Views: 4999

Re: Insurance help?

I havent had insurance for 2 years the premiums are getting way overpriced.If you look at the supermarket insurance both sainsburys & argos only act as agents the actual insurer was axa when i had insurance.I had argos for 3 years then the quote went up with a bang.I went to sainsburys for 1 yea...
by sue
Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:33 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: help...watery stool...
Replies: 3
Views: 1490

Re: help...watery stool...

Take her back to the vet & get him to check her over again & give you different tablets
by sue
Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Are your Chows TOO protective?
Replies: 9
Views: 6120

Re: Are your Chows TOO protective?

In my opinion chows are the best guard dogs in the world i have had 3 females & 2 boys all of them naturally take on the responsibilty of protecting the home.You sleep safe in your bed at night knowing that you are watched over & protected.The chinese emperors used to have chows in there pal...
by sue
Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Violently Aggressive Chows.
Replies: 29
Views: 13010

Re: Violently Aggressive Chows.

I have twin boys Zeus & Achilles there 7 years old.Walking 1 hour in the morning one hour in the evening at 8 month's old the best advice i could give you is sign up to dog training classes take each boy alternate weeks.Unless theres someone else that can go with you then you can take both toget...
by sue
Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: dont know what you think chow x corgi
Replies: 24
Views: 21183

Re: dont know what you think chow x corgi

Corgi's like chows can suffer from leg problems.I would just see how it goes Years ago when i had a female chow & a female welsh corgi my vet would say not a good mix health wise if one was male & they had a litter.I would suggest you take out insurance that cover's as many health issue's as...
by sue
Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:51 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Vicious Fighting
Replies: 38
Views: 21879

Re: Vicious Fighting

Maybe its time for you to have one more try be prepared for a vet bill but just let them in the room together & see how it goes.Just open the doors & settle down & watch TV just a chill out evening.Dont get nervous or panicky as they will pick up on this as you have said 8 months have pa...
by sue
Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: quick question about my chows :D
Replies: 27
Views: 12952

Re: quick question about my chows :D

The puppy next to the black dog in the picture is a Rough (long) coat & the puppy with the hand on it's back is a Smooth (short) Coat as they get older you will see a difference.Be prepaired for a lot of extra grooming with the Rough coated puppy he will get a lot hotter than the smooth in the h...
by sue
Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:08 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Everyone thinks they know better....
Replies: 22
Views: 8108

Re: Everyone thinks they know better....

Change your dog walking routine when you know people are coming & you have to suffer them.Thats what i always did when we would have family visits years ago when i lived at home.Welcome then in be polite put up with them for 1 hour then get your coat on,gather your dogs,take a bottle of water &a...
by sue
Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A chow for christmas use a registered breeder
Replies: 4
Views: 1649

A chow for christmas use a registered breeder

If your thinking of getting a chow puppy for christmas just be careful who you buy one from.Theres an article in the uk daily mail 80 pedigree puppys siezed by the police these poor souls were to be sold online http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2240509/80-puppies-seized-police-probe-dog-traffi...
by sue
Sat Nov 24, 2012 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Humphers Attacked
Replies: 22
Views: 9543

Re: Humphers Attacked

I see you are in the UK you are entitled to carry a walking stick & use it on an attacker if you feel you or your dog is in danger.When Zeus & Achilles were pups i would always carry one.One of are dog walking group carrys a ski stick which has a sharp point on the end after her spaniel was ...
by sue
Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: chow puppy's hair
Replies: 14
Views: 6431

Re: chow puppy's hair

If she's dropping blood then she's come onto her first season its normally about 6 months of age.For the nexy 3 weeks make sure you keep her away from any males.Dont leave her outside on her own she is too young to get pregnant after this season has finished you would be best to get her spayed.Dont ...
by sue
Fri Oct 19, 2012 2:51 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Worried about Coisty help!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 2341

Re: Worried about Coisty help!!!

Sounds similar to one of my previous female chows problems.Its difficult when there so young.Teddy started when she was about 4 months old even though she was vet checked every month the top eyelid turned in.When they are young you have to wait till as my vet put it they grow into there face.The wei...
by sue
Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Wish they could be stopped......
Replies: 7
Views: 2391

Re: Wish they could be stopped......

Rio I saw the same advert & got the email from Jersey.When Charlie my cairn passed away last year having twin boys i did think about getting a chow girl but some of the adverts were sickening.In the end i got another cairn from a good breeder.Did you get a photo with the email from Jersey that p...
by sue
Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:43 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Male chow owners,HELP!!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 9559

Re: Male chow owners,HELP!!!!

I would say you have a naughty boy who is challenging you hes testing your limits to see what he can get away with.You are being dog trained you need to put a stop to him getting you up in the night before it becomes a routine.You will have to out think him i would suggest you try changeing his rout...