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by Laura
Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Life changes
Replies: 81
Views: 171024

Re: Chow Life changes

My Chloe is on Tramadol and I squish it in cheese or pop them in a piece of sandwich meat or hotdog and she takes them like a champ. Just a suggestion. I'm sorry that she is struggling.
by Laura
Tue Dec 08, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to use Walk'N rain dog head halter
Replies: 10
Views: 8881

Re: How to use Walk'N rain dog head halter

I didn't read the article but I have been using the same easy walk harness for 8 years and it works fine. Nothing is going to be perfect. You will still have to work with him in a calm, gentle, patient way, but if I can walk 150lb of dogs alone anybody can. I will say this though. At my house the wa...
by Laura
Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to use Walk'N rain dog head halter
Replies: 10
Views: 8881

Re: How to use Walk'N rain dog head halter

It just looks like it closes his mouth? I bought a gentle leader easy walk harness for my two. ( nothing goes around their mouth/head) It works like a normal harness with the leash clip centered on their back/shoulder area or you can adjust it so that the leash clip area is on their chest. When it i...
by Laura
Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: How to use Walk'N rain dog head halter
Replies: 10
Views: 8881

Re: How to use Walk'N rain dog head halter

May I ask why you have him muzzled for walks? Correct me if I'm wrong but that appears to be encircling/closing his mouth and looks like some kind of torture device. How can he pant properly? I completely understand why he would want that off his muzzle! Why would you want him to wear that? Is he me...
by Laura
Tue Dec 01, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Discipline
Replies: 4
Views: 6871

Re: Discipline

Well as you already know it is pointless and completely harmful to try and physically dominate a Chow! The worst thing you can do! It seems very simple to me so I apologize for stating the obvious but he isn't a dog that you can allow off leash in the front yard. I would never allow any dog off leas...
by Laura
Sun Nov 22, 2015 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Barkbox
Replies: 12
Views: 8157

Re: Barkbox

We signed up too! It's so cute to open it with them. They know what "I got you something" means when I go to the store so I use it with the bark box too. Some of the toys they don't like. Shug only likes stuffed toys and Chloe doesn't like toys at all. I am putting aside the ones they don'...
by Laura
Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Elderly Chow - Quality of life
Replies: 9
Views: 5144

Re: Elderly Chow - Quality of life

I'm glad you took him to the vet. If you don't notice any improvement with the meloxicam within a cpl weeks there are other pain meds to try. You are his advocate and his voice. I hope you guys get some quality and quantity time!
by Laura
Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:18 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Newbie with my baby chow
Replies: 2
Views: 1982

Re: Newbie with my baby chow

Congratulations, he is adorable! I do wish his breeder had been responsible enough to keep him with his mom and litter mates until he was at least 8 weeks old. No offense to you at all, it's just a big pet peeve of mine. What kind of training? I took mine to a local puppy class when they were old en...
by Laura
Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Elderly Chow - Quality of life
Replies: 9
Views: 5144

Re: Elderly Chow - Quality of life

I'm glad you are making the vet call! Your only goal at this point is comfort and quality of life. You don't want him to suffer. There are several pain meds you can try and combine to see what provides relief. Tramadol, rimadyl, gabapentin, deramaxx, etc. Keep us updated.
by Laura
Wed Nov 18, 2015 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Elderly Chow - Quality of life
Replies: 9
Views: 5144

Re: Elderly Chow - Quality of life

You just do everything that you can to make them comfortable. Pain meds! Pain meds! Pain meds! Dogs take a lot before they show any signs of pain so just imagine how bad he is hurting if he can barely get up. If he isn't on anything please make that call today. Otherwise just spoil him and love him ...
by Laura
Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Spider bite???
Replies: 1
Views: 1671

Re: Spider bite???

Yikes! I don't have experience with spider bites but I hope he is ok!
by Laura
Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Acts like her rear end is hurting.
Replies: 3
Views: 2935

Re: Acts like her rear end is hurting.

Glad it doesn't seem to be anything serious.
by Laura
Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Is snoring normal
Replies: 17
Views: 16672

Re: Is snoring normal

Chloe says hi! She has snored like crazy since she was a pup. She is banned from the bedroom at night because she will literally keep us awake all night. I call her my little piggy and tell her she needs a cpap! Shuggy doesn't snore at all.
by Laura
Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Aggression or normal Chow behavior?
Replies: 4
Views: 3233

Re: Aggression or normal Chow behavior?

My first thought is that it is your job to protect her and don't allow a situation to happen that could put her in jeopardy. If she did bite someone she will be the one to pay the price. You must be firm with people and tell them flat out that they cannot pet her. First and foremost do not put her i...
by Laura
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Need help understanding my rescue chow
Replies: 3
Views: 3016

Re: Need help understanding my rescue chow

Perhaps he was mistreated by a male in his past and he is afraid? Patience as was stated above but also try taking over his care. Feeding, walks, all good things come from you? If he will allow it of course. If your mom walks him maybe you can tag along and eventually switch the leash over. Maybe us...
by Laura
Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Which breeder should I choose?
Replies: 5
Views: 4436

Re: Which breeder should I choose?

Well my choice would be neither! Did you see the amount of Chows in the rhr pics? Enlarge them. Their chows are part of their family? Please! Chow factory farming IMO. Lives lived in cages as breeding stock, not in homes! The other place didn't seem much different. It's just sad. Due to my own ignor...
by Laura
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: what's best for Buddy2?
Replies: 7
Views: 4581

Re: what's best for Buddy2?

Awwwww I'm glad things are looking up for you and I do hope you get your new little lady to love. I've always heard that King Charles are real sweetie pies!
by Laura
Mon Sep 07, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: what's best for Buddy2?
Replies: 7
Views: 4581

Re: what's best for Buddy2?

Oh I see. I am sorry about your hubby and all of Buddy's issues. Chloe also has severe hip dysphasia and allergies so I know a bit about what's it's like to have one with health issues. Not fun! Buddy is so young. Once you get his acl issue resolved I don't see why you couldn't get him a friend. May...
by Laura
Mon Sep 07, 2015 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: what's best for Buddy2?
Replies: 7
Views: 4581

Re: what's best for Buddy2?

I guess I'm curious how old Buddy is and why you aren't getting his acl repaired at this point. Just curious, not meaning to sound judgmental. I had a 12/13 year old chow boy that tore his and I didn't get it surgically repaired but he was on strict rest for 6 weeks as in crate/confined rest with le...
by Laura
Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: New Members to ChowChow.org
Topic: Hi! from Ivan
Replies: 10
Views: 5888

Re: Hi! from Ivan

I am so sorry for what you are dealing with. My only thoughts are something neurological? What did you find out at the latest vet appt?
by Laura
Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Chow Life changes
Replies: 81
Views: 171024

Re: Chow Life changes

Wow I can't believe it has been a year already. You never really get over the loss. July 31st was 8 years since I lost Kody and I still miss him. Each one that comes into our lives is unique and leaves their very own lasting impression and spot in our hearts and they take a little piece when they go...
by Laura
Sat Aug 22, 2015 5:50 pm
Forum: Memorials and Prayers
Topic: Missing Ruby
Replies: 3
Views: 5447

Re: Missing Ruby

I am very sorry for your loss. I know the pain of loss but not a sudden one like you have just experienced. I can't imagine how awful it must be. My condolences.
by Laura
Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: Memorials and Prayers
Topic: I'm devastated....
Replies: 8
Views: 11844

Re: I'm devastated....

I am so sorry for your loss! It is never easy but when it is sudden like that I can't even imagine how difficult it is.
by Laura
Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Cherub Chows - Any First Hand Feedback?
Replies: 18
Views: 21225

Re: Cherub Chows - Any First Hand Feedback?

First let me say that I have zero respect for the AKC due to this very issue multiplied by the thousands nationwide. Having said that the only thing I can think to do is write to them and list the complaints, provide documentation via pictures, vet visits, etc. and if enough people complain then may...
by Laura
Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:44 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Help with my chows limp
Replies: 7
Views: 9405

Re: Help with my chows limp

If it were me I would search for an orthopedic vet (specialist) in your area and do as Laura suggested above. Heck I want to join the chow health Facebook site! I didn't know about it.