How to care for Chow Chow

Quick facts

Size

Trung bình

Weight

20-32kg

Coat length

short

Coat texture

fluffy

Body frame

standard

Eye color

varied

Price at Mật Pet Family

30.000.000 VND (~$1200) – 50.000.000 VND (~$2000)

About Chow Chow

Chó Chow Chow là giống chó cổ xưa của Trung Quốc với những đặc điểm nổi bật sau:
Ngoại hình: Thân hình tròn trịa, bộ lông xù dày giống như bờm sư tử.
Đặc điểm dị biệt: Chiếc lưỡi đặc trưng có màu xanh đen hoặc tím đậm.
Tính cách: Độc lập, trung thành, ít sủa nhưng khá bướng bỉnh và dè chừng người lạ.

Personality + Who it's for

Standard 6-step care process based on 15 years of experience + 10,000+ pets cared for at Mật Pet Family. Initial setup ~45 minutes — most is gear + long-term care schedule.

1. 1

   Bringing Chow Chow home — the first 24 hours

   Prepare a quiet space for your Chow Chow to adjust to the new environment. Essentials: separate crate/bed, individual food + water bowls, the same food brand Mật Pet was feeding (avoid sudden changes for the first 7-10 days), species-appropriate litter or potty area. On the first night, your puppy may whine — wrap a warm blanket, leave a familiar-scented toy. Every pet from Mật Pet has a Pet Care Portal profile — log in at matpet.vn/my-pet via phone for lifetime tracking.

2. 2

   Vaccination schedule + routine health checks for Chow Chow

   Your Chow Chow from Mật Pet comes with 2 basic vaccinations. Booster schedule: 3rd shot (DHPPI + leptospirosis for dog) 3-4 weeks after the 2nd, then rabies after 12 weeks of age. Routine vet check every 6 months even if healthy — catches early signs of heart, kidney, liver issues common in purebreds. Mật Pet has 3-tier health warranty (Standard 30 days free / Gold 6 months / Premium 1 year). Consultation hotline: 0939863696 (English support available).

3. 3

   Nutrition by life stage

   Puppy/Kitten stage (2-12 months): 3-4 meals/day, food formulated for young pets (high protein, soft kibble). Adult (1-7 years): 2 meals/day, maintenance food (target around 20-32kg). Senior (7+ years): 2 meals/day, easy-digest + low fat + glucosamine for joint support. Avoid human food (spices, onions, chocolate, grapes, cooked fish bones). Fresh water always available, refill 1-2x daily.

4. 4

   Bathing, grooming, and hygiene for Chow Chow

   Bath frequency: every 3-4 weeks (short coat sheds less). Use dog-specific shampoo (NOT human shampoo — pH differs and harms skin). Process: thorough brushing pre-bath → warm water 37-39°C → rinse shampoo completely → fully dry (pay attention to ear and belly areas). Nail trim every 2-3 weeks. Ear cleaning with specialized solution weekly (especially folded-ear breeds). Brush teeth 2-3x/week to prevent tartar. Mật Pet showroom offers professional Spa & Hotel service with internationally-ranked groomers.

5. 5

   Daily exercise and social interaction

   Exercise duration: 30-45 min/day. Suitable activities for Chow Chow: walking + fetch + basic training (sit, down, name recall). Avoid exercise right after meals (wait 1-2 hours to prevent gastric torsion). Daily social interaction is critical — your Chow Chow isolated >8 hours/day risks stress and destructive behavior. The Mật Pet Family 8.7M follower community shares experience daily at facebook.com/matpetfamily.

6. 6

   Disease prevention + emergency warning signs

   Warning signs requiring IMMEDIATE veterinary attention: refusing food >24 hours, persistent vomiting/diarrhea, breathing difficulty, unusual lethargy, high fever (>39.5°C/103°F for dog), seizures, urinary issues. Common purebred conditions: parvovirus (incomplete vaccination), distemper, kennel cough, hip dysplasia (large breeds). Prevention: deworming every 3 months, complete vaccinations, clean environment, 6-month vet check. Basic emergency: pet choking → DO NOT extract by hand, go to vet immediately. Mật Pet 24/7 hotline for consultation: 0939863696 (English support).