flaky fur & more
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:56 am
three weeks ago, bruin's previous owner took him to the groomer to get the lion cut. two days ago, bruin started chewing on his leg a little bit and scratching behind his ears. i thought maybe he was dirty but he doesn't smell. his coat doesn't look shiny at all and actually looks a little dry. however, i haven't seen another chow chow's fur coat so i don't really know how shiny it's supposed to be. today, i noticed that he has skin flakes behind his ears.
i just changed his dog food from ralph's brand to science diet puppy so i'm wondering if that is what's bothering him. i didn't really see him chewing on himself today but i don't think he's supposed to be flaky. can i use some brush conditioner? should i wash him? does he have a staph infection? am i stressing him out? he has only been to one obedience class and since i've had him, i've been taking him for walks twice a day and teaching him basic commands.
apparently, he also doesn't have shots or a license which i am going to take care of immediately but i don't exactly know the procedure. i am not even sure if he's a purebred. he's not really that big but has huge paws. he was given to me by the parent of one of my sister's students so it's hard to get more information. i do not understand how he doesn't have shots or a license. is it possible that he doesn't have any shots at 5 months old?
i just changed his dog food from ralph's brand to science diet puppy so i'm wondering if that is what's bothering him. i didn't really see him chewing on himself today but i don't think he's supposed to be flaky. can i use some brush conditioner? should i wash him? does he have a staph infection? am i stressing him out? he has only been to one obedience class and since i've had him, i've been taking him for walks twice a day and teaching him basic commands.
apparently, he also doesn't have shots or a license which i am going to take care of immediately but i don't exactly know the procedure. i am not even sure if he's a purebred. he's not really that big but has huge paws. he was given to me by the parent of one of my sister's students so it's hard to get more information. i do not understand how he doesn't have shots or a license. is it possible that he doesn't have any shots at 5 months old?