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by fillyok
Sat Apr 29, 2006 4:04 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: The Healing Chow
Replies: 7
Views: 2328

This is so interesting! I broke my ankle 2 weeks ago and Bear and Ping (mainly Ping) will lick my toes too. I usually get to relax in the early evening in my recliner and that's when they come around. At first I wouldn't let them thinking it was kind of icky, but then I thought about everything they...
by fillyok
Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chows and Kids
Replies: 17
Views: 4023

I adopted Bear, a 4 y/o male Chow, in December. I knew very little about him, but after visiting him several times I decided to take him home. I was cautious on our first few walks around the apartment complex, but he set my mind at ease very quickly. The neighbor kids love him. They'll see us out o...
by fillyok
Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:47 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Doing better, but need suggestions
Replies: 10
Views: 2634

Sorry to hear about the bunny tumble you took. I know exactly how you feel. Bear and Ping did the same thing to me last Friday. I usually brace myself, but they caught me off guard and down I went. I was able to keep Bear's leash but Ping was gone. I had to rescue her and ended up breaking my ankle ...
by fillyok
Tue Apr 18, 2006 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow art
Replies: 3
Views: 1358

Your pics of Chewie and Cay were what made me think of his prints!
by fillyok
Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow art
Replies: 3
Views: 1358

Chow art

I love looking at all the beautiful photos of everyone's Chows and thought I would pass on this link. He's done a few Chow pics and I just love them. I've bought two of them and had them framed at Micheals. They look like original watercolors, since he prints them on watercolor paper. He also takes ...
by fillyok
Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: seperation anxiety?
Replies: 28
Views: 6534

I thought I'd post an update on Bear and Ping today. It's been a crazy 2 weeks since I brought Ping home. I found out some Chow puppies are just like regular puppies. She found out what fun it is to chew on the carpet (I'll be recarpeting when I move out) and how fun it is to sneak out the front doo...
by fillyok
Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Better day
Replies: 6
Views: 1778

Sweetpea, You've been in my thoughts, so I'm glad to see you're back on the forum and getting out of the house. Between the exercise and the fresh air, you'll be feeling better in no time. I know from experience, the most important thing is to stay active. Gracie will love you for it and so will you...
by fillyok
Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:55 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Chows and yeasty ears
Replies: 4
Views: 2177

I'm no expert by any means, but I do have an experience with an ear infection. When I took Bear in for his entropion referral visit we did a check-up and found out that he had a very slight yeast infection in one ear. He got a thorough ear cleaning and some wash and drops to clear it up. I was able ...
by fillyok
Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Koda's surgery next month
Replies: 18
Views: 4036

I don't know if you've had an experience with entropion before, so I thought I'd let you know about our experience. Bear had entropion surgery last month. I paid almost $1300, so you're getting quite a deal. As long as you know your doc has done the surgery before, I'd say you're safe. I went to an ...
by fillyok
Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My life is falling apart
Replies: 25
Views: 5556

Sweetpea, I'm really new on here and don't know anyone that well, but I felt I had to reply. First, let me say I'm so sorry that you're going through this horribly painful ordeal. Second, I'm a firm believer in the old saying "what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger". I got married last ye...
by fillyok
Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: seperation anxiety?
Replies: 28
Views: 6534

Bear and Ping survived the day alone with only minor wear and tear on the house. I made an emergency stop at Petsmart on my way home to get some Kong toys and such to help keep them occupied for a little while. I've found that dog.com has better deals on toys and treats. If anyone knows of better si...
by fillyok
Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Shepherd person helping a lost chow
Replies: 7
Views: 2147

That has to be one of the saddest sites. Thank goodness Caitlin came along when she did, makes you think about great spirits looking out for lost souls.
I'm available to help transport the big guy in the south Texas area, if needed. Hopefully we'll be updated on his fate from time to time.
by fillyok
Sun Apr 02, 2006 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: seperation anxiety?
Replies: 28
Views: 6534

Double trouble!! I left Bear and Ping alone for about an hour to go pick up a mountain bike I'd purchased and the monsters shredded the carpet by my bed. I can only imagine Bear was on the bed teasing Ping and she was the shredder. An area rug covers it for now, but I'll be paying to replace the car...
by fillyok
Sun Apr 02, 2006 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Dogster Page
Replies: 17
Views: 4149

I'm such a newbie! I didn't know I was supposed to accept the pup requests. I figured they were added automatically. Sorry to anyone that sent a request to Bear or Ping. I added Tiger. If you click on Tiger from Bear's page you can view Tiger's beautiful photos. Not sure where the glitch is since I ...
by fillyok
Sun Apr 02, 2006 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: seperation anxiety?
Replies: 28
Views: 6534

Bear and Ping are doing GREAT together. I was home most of the day with them so I could keep an eye on them. I left for short periods of time to see what they would do - nothing! At first I was afraid Bear wouldn't take kindly to Ping's puppy actions. Fears relieved - they love to wrestle. I was in ...
by fillyok
Sat Apr 01, 2006 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Dogster Page
Replies: 17
Views: 4149

I made a couple quick pages for Bear and Ping. I'll have to work on more photos later.

This is Bear's page: http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=291571&j=t
by fillyok
Sat Apr 01, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Dogster Page
Replies: 17
Views: 4149

These are great! I'll have to register and post my two babies.
I was able to see Willow's photos when I selected the page from another dog's profile.
by fillyok
Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: seperation anxiety?
Replies: 28
Views: 6534

Well, I did it! I brought the little girl (Ping) home. I thought I was out of luck, because when I called to check if she was still available, I was told she'd been adopted. My heart sank, but something told me to pack up Bear and go anyway. Guess my instincts kicked in, because she was there. She l...
by fillyok
Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:47 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: seperation anxiety?
Replies: 28
Views: 6534

Thanks for all the advice. I do talk to him and give him a chew treat each day. It used to keep him occupied, but lately he'll take the chewie and then start barking. I'm sure he calms down soon after I leave since he's a pretty mellow guy usually. I thought about the little female pup all night and...
by fillyok
Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: seperation anxiety?
Replies: 28
Views: 6534

seperation anxiety?

As a new Chow mom, I'm coming to you experts for advice. I adopted Bear, a 4 y/o Katrina evacuee in early December. He's a wonderful companion and has excellent manners (most of the time). He does like to bark sometimes, but it seems like he's trying to talk. He had entropion surgery in early March ...
by fillyok
Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Sleeping Question
Replies: 26
Views: 8432

So I have the odd one that loves to sleep on furniture? My Bear will sleep on the bed while I'm at work. In the living room he prefers the leather recliner over the love seat...that's caused a few disagreements. I usually win. At night he'll snuggle with me on the bed until the tv is turned off then...
by fillyok
Sun Mar 19, 2006 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Canine Cooler beds
Replies: 1
Views: 899

Canine Cooler beds

I'm pretty new to this forum and have found a lot of good information (ordered a Furminator from ebay yesterday after reading about it here). I adopted a Katrina evacuee Chow in December. He's a great dog and the perfect roommate in my small apartment. I live in San Antonio and have started thinking...
by fillyok
Sat Mar 18, 2006 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: rabbits
Replies: 16
Views: 3954

I'm glad to hear that I don't have the only bunny hunter. Having my shoulder jerked by a 65 pound Bear taught me a quick lesson...jiggle the front door handle in the morning to scare off the bunnies before we step outside. My usually calm boy seems to lose his mind when he smells the bunny scent and...
by fillyok
Sat Mar 11, 2006 1:13 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: entropion in houston
Replies: 11
Views: 4181

I adopted a Katrina evacuee in December and had a feeling he had entropion. After getting a referral from my vet, I took Bear to South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmologists here in San Antonio. His consult and surgery were on the same day and I was able to bring him home that evening thanks to Dr Rainbo...