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by beckysmyth92
Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Importing a chow chow?
Replies: 3
Views: 4015

Importing a chow chow?

Hello! I currently have a female 8 month old red chow, Dakota, and I would love to have another chow already! I am not interested in breeding.. I just want another furball to love and care for and of course a buddy for Dakota to play with. In Northern Ireland, chows are very hard to come across, we ...
by beckysmyth92
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: strange behaviour
Replies: 12
Views: 4745

Re: strange behaviour

Dakota is exactly the same!! she lyes in doorways and must have every door in our apartment open! It must be a chow thing! she will scratch any door thats closed until we open it! Its so frustrating at times because its getting so cold outside and she always wants the back door open letting all the ...
by beckysmyth92
Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: strange behaviour
Replies: 12
Views: 4745

Re: strange behaviour

Awwww thats really good to know :D from i brought her home ive always tried cuddling her and playing with her but theres been plenty of occasions when shes wanted to have her alone time! Its so rewarding to know she loves me as much as i love her :D Thank you for replying Tracey :D I will certainly ...
by beckysmyth92
Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: strange behaviour
Replies: 12
Views: 4745

strange behaviour

Hello :D i have a 7 month old female! I took her home when she was 11 weeks old and i have her well socialized around people and other dogs! Two weeks ago she took her first heat so i havent taken her out walks and today she has stqrted being really clingy , she keeps jumping up on me, tapping me wi...
by beckysmyth92
Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Eye problems :(
Replies: 4
Views: 3723

Eye problems :(

Hello :) My 23 week old female chow chow has some awful 'gunky' type fluid under her eyes! It looks quite dark in colour, and is in both eyes! I have taken her to the vet and the vet insisted shes fine but im not quite happy as Im still very concerned.I can see all her eyelashes and they are pointin...
by beckysmyth92
Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Puppy acne
Replies: 2
Views: 1592

Re: Puppy acne

Hello there :) I have a 22 week old girl and I have recently noticed she has spots on her chin and I was told it was acne also! im hoping it will clear up soon! I generally try to make sure its all kept clean! after her meals,treats & drinks I would clean the area with a damp cloth! and I also c...
by beckysmyth92
Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: Grooming
Topic: My Chow Chow sweats, I think
Replies: 9
Views: 5925

Re: My Chow Chow sweats, I think

No dog sweats! If you are concerned about the oder I would take her to the vets for a check up, however there are lots of water-sprays you can get for your chow chows coat to make them smell nicer if it isn't a health issue! Furminator stocks a deodorising water-spray you should give it a try :) Goo...
by beckysmyth92
Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: how much should I feed my chow puppy?
Replies: 3
Views: 8299

Re: how much should I feed my chow puppy?

Hello :) Im not entirely sure on what weight she should be for 5 months! My girl is also 5 months and she weighs around 30lbs. I feed my girl 2 meals a day and she eats it all, a total of 4cups split between 2 meals, one in the morning and one at dinner time, she also gets treats throughout the day ...
by beckysmyth92
Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Should a chow’s fur be trimmed?
Replies: 3
Views: 1691

Re: Should a chow’s fur be trimmed?

Please do not trim your chow chow! If you brush him and comb him a few times a week he will be fine! If you are worried he might be to hot fill up a hot water bottle only with very cold water and he will lye on it if he feels he's too warm! Also ensure you have fresh cold drinking water for him as t...
by beckysmyth92
Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:19 pm
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Raw Food Diet?
Replies: 14
Views: 13658

Re: Raw Food Diet?

Hello! I hope all is well with Yoshi! I would certainly recommend switching to a raw food diet from my own experience with my girl Dakota. I feed her cooked white rice, fish in olive oil, frozen blueberries, some mornings she gets cottage cheese! I also give her treats regularly and ensure they're l...
by beckysmyth92
Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Lump near my puppys nipples
Replies: 3
Views: 3553

Re: Lump near my puppys nipples

Hello there, I took her to vet this morning and was so relieved to hear its nothing serious! :) The vet would like to see her in 2 months to check on her but said it should go away in a few days :) The vet told me the name but i can't spell it , i think it is pyoderma, thanks so much for your respon...
by beckysmyth92
Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:05 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Lump near my puppys nipples
Replies: 3
Views: 3553

Lump near my puppys nipples

Hello! I have just noticed today my chowchow Dakota, who is only 5 months old has developed a lump near her nipples! I am so worried from noticing this, I plan on taking her to the vet tomorrow at the open clinic, however I am going out of my mind wondering what it could be? She's still playing, eat...
by beckysmyth92
Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:05 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Rice /Grains
Replies: 9
Views: 5982

Re: Rice /Grains

I feed my girl Dakota cooked white rice every day as part of her meals along with frozen blueberries, cottage cheese, fish or boiled eggs. I find she doesn't bloat as rice is easily digested, and her stools are firm! I think you should try her with rice, but when serving insure the rice is cooked, a...
by beckysmyth92
Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: New Chow Chow Owners
Topic: Soon to be chow-mama!
Replies: 5
Views: 3187

Re: Soon to be chow-mama!

Welcome to the forum :) I am a new chow-mama too! I done my research long and hard before I got Dakota my girl chow who is 19 weeks old now, I got her at 11 weeks! She has been a pleasure to have! I taught her to Sit, Stay, Fetch, Lay, Come and No! She has never went to the toilet inside the house f...
by beckysmyth92
Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:44 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: whats the best food for my pup?
Replies: 3
Views: 4138

Re: whats the best food for my pup?

thank you very much for your response! I have added some white rice into my girls food today and she loved it! I agree with your opinion on commercial foods, i have found so many bad reports on them it has put me off feeding any kibble and sticking mainly to a raw diet, however I want to make sure I...
by beckysmyth92
Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: To raise or not to raise
Replies: 12
Views: 5159

Re: To raise or not to raise

Hey I'm not sure about the raised bowl, but to prevent bloating you should mix a little water in with meals as when chow chows are eating dry food they swallow a lot of air as they are deep chested so its best to mix a little water with there food and this prevents bloating which can become dangerou...
by beckysmyth92
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: whats the best food for my pup?
Replies: 3
Views: 4138

whats the best food for my pup?

Hello! I have been doing a lot of research on what diet is best for chow chows, but I've read so many different things I wanted to hear some opinions of chow owners.. I have a 17 week old female pup! She's currently eating dry puppy dog food that the breeders gave me when I got her.. but I want her ...
by beckysmyth92
Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:12 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Why is my chow chow chewing so much?
Replies: 4
Views: 2970

Re: Why is my chow chow chewing so much?

thank you for all replies :) Dakota is responding quite well when I tell her "No!" and put a toy in her mouth! I have also purchased her some chew sticks which she is really enjoying! I tried putting toys in the freezer, unfortunately a miss for her as she just licks them for a second then...
by beckysmyth92
Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:54 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Why is my chow chow chewing so much?
Replies: 4
Views: 2970

Why is my chow chow chewing so much?

Hello! I have a 15 week old female chow chow, Dakota. I have had her for 3 weeks, she has been very well socialised and is very playful, healthy and happy. However sometimes when i play with her she chews my fingers, its not sore or forceful however I'm worried if this is signs of aggressive behavio...