Chow's hair underneath mouth is getting moist...

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trry
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Chow's hair underneath mouth is getting moist...

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Hello,
I have been posting around the forums quite frequently lately since I want to help out my chow. So right now the hair underneath his chin is getting red and I believe its about to get a raw. I trimmed it but it needs to get more. I am going to get hair thinners tomorrow but anyone else have advice? I was thinking of a dog bid but where would I purchase such a thing.

Sorry if this may not sound coherent I am super worried about this guy.

Thanks!
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Re: Chow's hair underneath mouth is getting moist...

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Trry, search the forum. You might want to get a towel and pat dry your dog's chin, especially after he drinks. If it is getting red, you don't want to rub it, since this will cause additional irritation. My two get water everywhere when they drink.
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You came get non drip water bowls. I don't know anything about them, as lily isn't a messy drinker, but I know some people on this forum use them. Perhaps you could give it a try?
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Re: Chow's hair underneath mouth is getting moist...

Post by Hugo »

Hi
yes my Hugo has the same problem on his chest so in Summer (here now) when it's humid and festy, I clip it much shorter and this help him a lot. The first time it got all infected and irritated I went to the vet for some cream to help, now just clipping it back at the start of Summer helps.
Good luck
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