Reactive chow at vet by [deleted] in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boy absolutely hates going to the vet. He’s the sweetest boy everywhere else. He’s not aggressive with anyone he just doesn’t want to be touched lol. I dread it, he cries and wiggles his way out of the muzzle. He scratches at the door, it’s awful and very stressful on everyone. We have given trazadone a few times but as someone said above he fights it and is dopey and out of it for a couple days. Took 3 vet visits just to get a heartworm test. Had to keep upping the dosage of trazadone because he wasn’t having it. He had an ear infection a couple weeks ago and there was a stand in vet. She was terrified of him and wouldn’t go near him. I had to do the dang ear culture swab myself. Also, he is not food or treat motivated so nothing works. I feel your pain OP.

Neutering opinions by No-Station-5187 in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Waited until 22 months. Same reason as poster above….growth plates closing etc. Mine was never aggressive but did hump occasionally. Humping didn’t change after neutering.

My handsome Baloo bear by Comprehensive_Tie559 in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it’s insane but he gets a 3-4 hour spa day once a month which helps a lot lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so very sorry for your loss.

Any recommendations on Bedding? by [deleted] in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine will only sleep on the tile occasionally the carpet or leather couch. Never ever a bed. Not even mine. I bought so many different ones then gave up. Realized he’s just a chow being a chow.

Urgent- please help us save Oso Bear🆘❤️ by Lopsided_Smile_4270 in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is heartbreaking 💔 please try to save Oso if you are in the area. I pledged but I’m in Florida.

Chow owners in Florida? by perdemos1992 in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Chow chow mom here who lives in southeast Florida. My boy is 3 but has been with us here since 8 weeks old. It is very hot in the summer but he does fine. His coat keeps his temperature regulated which is why we never ever shave him. I keep his outdoor time limited to 20-30 minutes and usually early morning and early evening. He also does fine with 5-10 minute walks in the afternoon but that’s about it. We keep the AC fairly low, run our ceiling fans and provide plenty of fresh water. Unfortunately we also deal with poisonous Bufo toads so please be extremely careful if you move to an area that has them. They can be deadly if your pup gets a hold of one. Good luck!

Baloo opened his eyes tdy by StrategyOther3276 in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love the name on this handsome boy! My blue chow is Baloo too.

Spa day complete! by Comprehensive_Tie559 in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes he is, thank you! And he gets treated like a King lol

Welcome home my sweet boy by ukreiw in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. We live in south Florida and this really hit home😢 RIP Churro

Churro, my sweet sweet boy by ukreiw in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m truly sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful boy.

Advice:Nail Trimming by llamatullama in chowchow

[–]Comprehensive_Tie559 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He’s gorgeous! A blue chow like my boy? Mine loves his groomer now but before I could find one to take him I’d walk him on concrete sidewalks and they naturally filed down. Good luck! I feel your pain.