If your Chow Chow accidentally gets a burn from running into something hot or getting into something he shouldn’t (i.e. electronic chords), call your vet right away. In some cases your vet will be able to walk you through at home care for treating burns that are minor in nature. If it’s a more severe burn, however, your vet may suggest bringing in your Chow Chow for an immediate exam and assessment. Always treat burns under the direction of your vet. Never apply ointment or water to a burn unless your vet tells you to do so. Your vet can take a closer look at the burn and assess the damage and determine the best treatment. First-degree burns usually have minor skin damage while second and third-degree burns may involve more severe skin damage. Never self medicate and always keep the burn loosely covered until you are able to get to the vet services Ellicott City, MD.

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Did you know that cats like the British Longhair sniff each other just like dogs sniff each other? You’ve probably not seen a cat walk up and sniff another cat, but they actually do. The difference between cats and dogs when it comes to sniffing is that cats don’t just walk up to one another like dogs do. In fact, some cats may actually growl or hiss at the other cat before allowing the cat to approach. If your British Longhair sniffs another cat’s face or neck then he is telling the cat help. When the cat sniffs or rubs the neck and face pheromones are produced which is a signal for friendship to other cats. Unlike dogs, cats do not sniff other cats on the backend unless they are completely comfortable with them. For more details, talk with your veterinary clinic Ellicott City, MD. Visit this site for details.

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