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by kiwani
Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:38 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: hot spot
Replies: 13
Views: 5218

Re: hot spot

Here is the list of ingred. on the Vegetarian food I was talking about.... ...GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude Protein 18.0% minimum Crude Fat 8.0% minimum Was this veggie formula only meant to be a *base*, to which you were meant to add your choice of fresh/canned meats, fish, etc? It's very low in prote...
by kiwani
Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:47 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Chows in Cod Liver Oil Advertisement 1931
Replies: 12
Views: 5894

Re: Chows in Cod Liver Oil Advertisement 1931

What's interesting is that this is a depression-era advertisement, a time when so many children suffered from malnutrition diseases such as rickets, etc. It was also an era of the Chow Chow's large wave of popularity, after being owned by the wealthy and famous in the roaring twenties, including Pre...
by kiwani
Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: hot spot
Replies: 13
Views: 5218

Re: hot spot

How long ago has she been put on this new formula? Could you paste the detailed ingredients list of the formula she ate before, including all treats, any added fresh foods, etc? If she hasn't been on the new food for very long, her body, her immune system, is built from the old food. It takes time f...
by kiwani
Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Advice on Bedding?!
Replies: 16
Views: 5931

Re: Advice on Bedding?!

A crib mattress, is the perfect size for an adult Chow's bed. While Chow's do prefer cool surfaces, they will also give their joints some comfort and visit their beds. It becomes their special place to eat treats, keep their toys, and it's a good place to groom them.
by kiwani
Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: hot spot
Replies: 13
Views: 5218

Re: hot spot

Hot spot problems are most often rooted in diet. When the diet is unbalanced, having too many pro-inflammatory ingredients, just about *everything* becomes an itch trigger. Increased itching, allows the skin's staph and yeast an easier entrance. Anti-inflammatory ingredients dampen the itch response.
by kiwani
Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: ACE seditive????
Replies: 2
Views: 1445

Re: ACE seditive????

Ace, is no longer appropriate when used to sedate fearful animals, and should be discontinued.

http://www.fearfuldogs.com/acearticle.html
by kiwani
Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Best of Health Discussions
Topic: ACE - (Acepromazine): Precautions, Side-Effects, Overdose
Replies: 14
Views: 13209

Re: ACE - (Acepromazine): Precautions, Side-Effects, Overdose

Ace, is no longer appropriate when used to sedate fearful animals, and should be discontinued.

http://www.fearfuldogs.com/acearticle.html
by kiwani
Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:56 am
Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
Topic: Fish oil or Salmon oil
Replies: 2
Views: 2237

Re: Fish oil or Salmon oil

Excerpt: EPA is the most critical of the omega 3 fatty acids. It is the only material that our bodies use to make the beneficial prostaglandins that help reduce inflammation DHA is another omega 3 fatty acid. It is an integral part of eye and brain tissue. It is made by marine algae, plankton, fish ...
by kiwani
Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:06 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: My 15 year old chowmix wont let me clip his nails
Replies: 6
Views: 2871

Re: My 15 year old chowmix wont let me clip his nails

He only drew a little blood and the bite was no worse then a cat claw in my arm and he was soooooo very sorry he was as surprised as I was....The vet said Ace tablets would not work does that sound right to you all? I posted Acepromazine's precautions and warning link in your other thread. Yes, onc...
by kiwani
Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: ACE seditive????
Replies: 2
Views: 1445

Re: ACE seditive????

Here's a link to a thread about Acepromazine's side-effects, warnings, and precautions concerning older dogs:

http://forum.chowchow.org/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1620
by kiwani
Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: My chow is acting up.. what happen?
Replies: 2
Views: 1265

Re: My chow is acting up.. what happen?

My dog is 5months old chow chow....what happen to her? At that age you have the combination of surging hormones, teething, the rebellious phase of development, and on top of all that, there's probably the added household stress surrounding your couture deadline, possibly not paying as much attentio...
by kiwani
Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Grooming
Topic: Hair Growth Question
Replies: 6
Views: 12538

Re: Hair Growth Question

I took my Chow Nikko to a groomer and they decided on there own that he would look best with a Lion cut...... boy was i pissed. Well its been over 6 months and his hair has grown back everywhere except one area! The area where his tail lies on his back has stayed the same length that they shaved it...
by kiwani
Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:14 am
Forum: Grooming
Topic: Not shedding
Replies: 10
Views: 5218

Re: Not shedding

If Bella doesn't have problems with her weight, you might feed both of them a large breed puppy formula like Solid Gold's "WolfCub" for a couple of months. When Bruin is about six months old, you can evaluate whether he is building fat or muscle at that stage, and start switching them over...
by kiwani
Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:00 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Soy May Aid In Treating Canine Cancers
Replies: 0
Views: 891

Soy May Aid In Treating Canine Cancers

Soy May Aid In Treating Canine Cancers Researchers at North Carolina State University are looking to soy as a way to make traditional canine cancer therapy more effective, less stressful for the dog and less costly for the owners. Dr. Steven Suter, assistant professor of oncology, and NC State colle...
by kiwani
Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:15 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood
Replies: 38
Views: 22076

Re: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood

Shocker: I can't believe this I've been monitoring her poo for any signs of gastrointestinal irritation..... I found tapeworm!!!! Got her medicine... I hope this wasn't the problem this whole time. We have 0 fleas. Not one. She is quite a little stalker, vet said she could have eaten a mouse or rab...
by kiwani
Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:09 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood
Replies: 38
Views: 22076

Re: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood

so when I read the dog food label it should not contain corn and wheat right? No added sugars, fillers, by-products, by-product animal fat blends, toxic preservatives, etc. The hangup I have with dogfood companies is how long they've been in business. If they've been in business for a while then th...
by kiwani
Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:46 am
Forum: Grooming
Topic: Not shedding
Replies: 10
Views: 5218

Re: Not shedding

How much protein is too much?? Or how much is too little? We recently decided to change food for several reasons, and one of the brands we were eyeing had 40% protein, and that seemed alittle too high for me? Am I crazy?? We were initially drawn to the food because it is grain free.. we passed on i...
by kiwani
Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Chow coffee and Chow tea
Replies: 13
Views: 3523

Re: Chow coffee and Chow tea

But she needs a big teacup between her paws, preferably in a thistle pattern :)
by kiwani
Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: garlic powder
Replies: 10
Views: 4495

Re: garlic powder

Ok thanks, no brewers yeast for Coco! :D So basically, would you say it would be ok to try to give her the powder garlic as long as there is no brewers yeast inside too? Even if it was pure garlic, I don't think it would make much difference. I think you would be better off balancing her diet (lowe...
by kiwani
Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Chow coffee and Chow tea
Replies: 13
Views: 3523

Re: Chow coffee and Chow tea

Sirchow wrote:That is rediculous - I am going to make my own. So look out for them on Ebay :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bramble Tea :)
by kiwani
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: garlic powder
Replies: 10
Views: 4495

Re: garlic powder

If the flea-away contains brewer's yeast, Coco will probably have a problem with it. She had a problem with the Platinum food containing brewer's yeast. She also had a systemic yeast problem (allergic itch reaction). Brewer's yeast is an itch trigger for such dogs.
by kiwani
Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:22 am
Forum: Community Discussions
Topic: Chow coffee and Chow tea
Replies: 13
Views: 3523

Re: Chow coffee and Chow tea

I once recommended those for Millie and Mabel's tea party : )

Just create your own tea labels using your Chow's photos,
then paste it on a tea tin, and fill with your favorite blend...
by kiwani
Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Health Discussions
Topic: Växamine K-9
Replies: 1
Views: 955

Re: Växamine K-9

It was one of the products we discussed in your "Joint Lubricants..." thread, and I thought the formula that you finally selected was superior to this one. In our earlier conversations about sports medicine/nsaids,it was mentioned that the cox enzymes also have a positive role to play in t...
by kiwani
Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Chow mix nervous around kids-nips!
Replies: 2
Views: 1699

Re: Chow mix nervous around kids-nips!

I am trying to find a professional to work with but in the meantime, I'm not sure what to do.Should I lock him up in a room by himself everytime someone comes over? Should I get a muzzle? Locking him away is just like living with a loaded gun. It's a way to manage the problem, but it's not going to...